Group Development Phases

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During which phase of group development do members compete for power and status?

Adjourning

Forming (correct)

Norming

Performing

What is the primary goal of a leader during a group conflict?

To adjourn the group meeting

To help the group acknowledge and resolve the conflict in a win-win manner (correct)

To establish their own power and status

To punish the group members responsible for the conflict

What are the informal rules of behavior that are shared and enforced by group members?

Norms (correct)

Group goals

Roles

Rules of behavior

During which phase of group development do group members agree on purposes and activities and carry out work?

Performing Signup and view all the answers

Why are norms likely to be enforced by group members?

Because they serve to facilitate group survival Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the group after it achieves its objectives?

The group dissolves Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of status in a group?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when factors associated with group status are not congruent?

Status incongruence Signup and view all the answers

Why might a consultant refuse to follow group norms in the given example?

She doesn't need the group's approval Signup and view all the answers

Who typically emerges as a leader in an informal group?

Someone with good communication skills and self-confidence Signup and view all the answers

Why is leadership important in a group?

It is the most important role in a group Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in the emergence of leadership in small groups?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the first stage in enforcing norms with deviant members in a group?

Using rational argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of task roles in a group?

To keep the group focused on its goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage in enforcing norms with deviant members in a group?

Ignoring the deviant Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of persons in a given context, according to the concept of roles?

A set of expectations about behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to building high-performing teams, according to Dr. Meredith Belbin's research?

Having a diverse mixture of behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of Belbin Team Roles, according to Dr. Meredith Belbin's research?

All roles play important parts in successful teams Signup and view all the answers