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ACCA · Question 17 · Syllabus D: Leadership and management
Section A
SynergyCorp recently formed a cross-border M&A integration team. In their second month, team members are openly arguing over who should lead the weekly reporting, and the European members are clashing with the Asian members over communication styles. Productivity is currently very low. According to Tuckman's stages of team development, which stage is this team currently in?
Section A
SynergyCorp recently formed a cross-border M&A integration team. In their second month, team members are openly arguing over who should lead the weekly reporting, and the European members are clashing with the Asian members over communication styles. Productivity is currently very low. According to Tuckman's stages of team development, which stage is this team currently in?
Answer options:
A.
Forming
B.
Storming
C.
Norming
D.
Performing
How to approach this question
Look for keywords indicating conflict, power struggles, and low productivity. These are the hallmarks of the Storming phase.
Full Answer
B.Storming✓ Correct
Bruce Tuckman's model includes Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing (and Adjourning). The 'Storming' phase is marked by interpersonal conflict, competition for roles/leadership, and clashes over working styles. It is a necessary but difficult phase where productivity often dips.
Common mistakes
Assuming conflict means the team has failed. Storming is a natural and expected phase of team development.
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