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According to Tuckman's model of team development, which stage is characterised by members being polite, anxious about their role and dependent on the leader for direction?

The forming stage is the correct answer. At this first stage members are new to each other, behave politely, feel unsure about their roles and objectives, and rely heavily on the leader for direction, before any conflict or settled working patterns emerge.

  1. AFormingCorrect
  2. BStorming
  3. CNorming
  4. DPerforming

Explanation

In the forming stage members are new to each other, tend to be polite and unsure of their roles, and look to the leader for guidance. Storming involves open conflict, norming involves agreed working methods, and performing involves productive, self-directed work.

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