Who suggested that groups pass through five developmental sequences?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Tuckman
Tuckman suggested that groups pass through five developmental sequences: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning. In forming, members meet and try to know each other; in storming there is intragroup conflict; in norming, norms for group behaviour develop; in performing, the group moves towards its goal; and in adjourning, the group is disbanded once its work is done.
NCERT (2025-26): “Stages of Group Formation … Tuckman suggested that groups pass through five developmental sequences. These are: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.…” “…The storming stage is followed by another stage known as norming. Group members by this time develop norms related to group behaviour. This leads to development of a positive group identity. The fourth stage is performing. By this time, the structure of the group has evolved and is accepted by group members. The group moves towards achieving the group goal. For some groups, this may be the last stage of group development.…” |