ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Individual and group behaviour in business organisations
According to Tuckman's model of group development, during which stage do members typically compete for position and challenge the leader, with open disagreement about goals and methods?
This is the storming stage. Members compete for position, challenge the leader and disagree openly about goals and methods. Forming is the initial cautious stage, norming sets agreed standards, and performing is when the group works effectively towards its objectives.
- AStormingCorrect
- BForming
- CNorming
- DPerforming
Explanation
Storming is the stage of conflict, where members challenge each other and the leader and disagree over goals and roles. Forming is polite and uncertain, norming establishes agreed rules, and performing is productive working.
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