Question

Tracy has been part of a work group for some weeks now. She has slowly become well-acquainted with the other members and even made some new friends. Although in the beginning there were a few arguments and fights, they were resolved with time and Tracy feels a definite sense of team spirit that gets her excited about work. According to Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, which of the following stages is Tracy's group experiencing:

A. Storming
B. Forming
C. Adjourning
D. Norming
E. Performing

Answer 1

D. Norming

Step-by-step explanation:

Norming is the third stage in group formation. During this stage, members start to begin to form consensus and appreciate each other strengths. A majority of the conflicts have been resolved. Members agree on the group's leadership.

Because conflicts have been resolved, members socialize more freely. Members focus more on achieving the group objectives rather than personal interests. They collaborate more and offer constructive and helpful feedback to one another. Team performance increase due to the increased harmony.