FINALS

• Who proposed the stages of group development?

  Bruce Tuckman
• What are the five stages of group development according to Tuckman?

  Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning
• What happens during the forming stage of group development?

  • Group members familiarize themselves
  • Roles and responsibilities begin to form
  • Relationships develop among team members
  • Members learn to operate as a group
  • Members feel uncomfortable and constrained
  • Uncertainty about how to act
  • Planning on how to perform tasks
  • Ends when members are comfortable interacting
• How do members typically behave during the forming stage?

  They tend to be polite and compliant
• What characterizes the storming stage of group development?

  Conflicts among group members arise
• What happens to personal dynamics during the storming stage?

  Personalities may clash and disagreements occur
• What are the key features of the storming stage?

  • Reality of task completion hits members
  • Initial excitement fades
  • Members may question authority
  • Confusion about roles and project requirements
  • Disagreements lead to dissatisfaction and hostility
  • Conflict promotes sharing of perspectives
  • Resolution clarifies group goals
  • Increased group cohesion follows
• What does cohesiveness refer to in a group?

  Degree of unity among group members
• How does group cohesion develop?

  Through interpersonal bonds and task collaboration
• What occurs during the norming stage of group development?

  • Members appreciate each other's strengths
  • Groups settle into a productive groove
  • Conflict is reduced and confidence improves
  • Ground rules or norms are established
  • Social relations create a group identity
  • Increased trust and support in interactions
• What is the focus of the performing stage in group development?

  Task completion with high confidence and motivation
• How do group members operate during the performing stage?

  Without supervision and fully engaged
• What happens during the adjourning stage of group development?

  • The team disbands after project completion
  • Members may celebrate successes or rationalize failures
  • Focus shifts from learning to reflecting on experiences
• What is a common reaction of team members at the end of a project?

  Celebrating success or finding excuses