4.During the ___________ stage, a cross-functional group adopts a slogan and beg

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4.During the ___________ stage, a cross-functional group adopts a slogan and begins to enjoy each other's company.

A. storming

B. performing

C. adjourning

D. forming

E. norming

5. It is important to remember that ___________.

A. groups need not progress through each stage in order, and some even backslide, particularly if membership changes

B. groups are more effective than individuals

C. standing groups will progress through each stage only once

D. every group will go through each of the five stages

E. ad hoc groups often skip the norming stage

6. Identifying the stage of a group's development is important to managers because ___________.

A. managers don't have the luxury of closely monitoring the activities of every group

B. when additional pay is attached to group participation, pay will be triggered by the completion of each stage

C. when problems arise within the group, the manager will know how to help the group work through them

D. additional instruction in working in groups can be tailored to the group's stage of development

E. the stage of development will give some indication of when the group's work will be done

Explanation / Answer

4. The correct answer is option E.

When the members start working as a team more effectively, then that stage is called Norming stage. In this stage, members start understanding each other and extend their support. They become more focused on meeting the team goal rather than personal goal. They respect each other’s view point, ideas and opinion and share information that are beneficial for the team. They solve their differences and see conflict as an opportunity for new ideas. Team members help each other rather than competing with each other. They generally focus on meeting the common goal by trusting and assisting each other. The team leader plays very little role at this stage. All the decision making process are carried by the team members itself as they have learned to work together efficiently and effectively. Team leader extend the support only in very complicated situation when the team is stuck. However it is also important for the team leader to support team members at every stage for better performance and outcome.

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