episode 05 resolution exercise answer 01

Let's examine how the team has evolved over time. It might be helpful to review the Introductory Video before completing the exercise below.

Let's see how well you answered the questions.

	1.	When the team ends its second meeting, it is at which stage of group development?
		Your Answer:
		Correct Answer: performing
		The team is now ready to progress toward its assigned task. Roles are clear, the task is now well defined, a leader is in place, and the necessary resources have been allocated. This is typical of the performing stage of group development.

	2.	When the team first met, there was confusion about what to do and who would do it. While there were many ideas expressed, discussions had no structure and little progress was made. This is typical of which stage of group development?
		Your Answer:
		Correct Answer: forming
		When teams first form, confusion and a general lack of direction are very common. At this point, no one understands what is going on, what is expected of the team, or how tasks will be accomplished.

	3.	At the end of the first meeting, Nick attempts to leave and Gail asks where he is going. Interactions like this are typical of which stage of group development?
		Your Answer:
		Correct Answer: storming
		How a group/team will operate is decided during the storming phase of development. By asking Nick to return, Gail is setting behavioral expectations or norms for team members. This is the beginning of the process of sorting out conflicts and problems that can arise during this stage of group development.

	4.	At the second meeting, Gail is "elected" leader of the team and clear roles are assigned to team members. Discussions are now focused and team members understand what is expected of them. This is typical of which stage of group development?
		Your Answer:
		Correct Answer: norming
		The team is now beginning to take shape. Roles are clear and solid leadership has emerged. All the confusion typical of the forming stage has been resolved and the group is now prepared to tackle its challenging task. This scenario is typical of the norming stage of group development.

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