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ACCA · Question 20 · Business & Technology
Section A
"MergeTech" recently formed a cross-border team. After a polite first week, team members are now openly arguing over who should lead the project, challenging each other's technical approaches, and resisting the ground rules set by the project manager.
According to Tuckman's stages of group development, which stage is the MergeTech team currently experiencing?
Section A
"MergeTech" recently formed a cross-border team. After a polite first week, team members are now openly arguing over who should lead the project, challenging each other's technical approaches, and resisting the ground rules set by the project manager.
According to Tuckman's stages of group development, which stage is the MergeTech team currently experiencing?
Answer options:
A.
Forming
B.
Storming
C.
Norming
D.
Performing
How to approach this question
Look for keywords like 'arguing', 'challenging', and 'resisting'. These indicate conflict, which defines the Storming stage.
Full Answer
B.Storming✓ Correct
Tuckman's model includes Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning. The Storming stage is marked by interpersonal conflict, competition for status, and resistance to leadership as team members establish their positions.
Common mistakes
Thinking this is 'Forming' because the team is new, ignoring the explicit mention of arguing and conflict.
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