What is the correct sequence of the stages of group formation?A. Stor…

What is the correct sequence of the stages of group formation?

A. Storming

B. Norming

C. Adjourning

D. Forming

E. Performing

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → D, A, B, E, C

(D) Forming — when group members first meet, there is uncertainty about the group, the goal and how it is to be achieved; people try to know each other.

(A) Storming — a stage of intragroup conflict about how the target is to be achieved and who is to control the group; at its end a hierarchy of leadership develops.

(B) Norming — members develop norms related to group behaviour, which leads to a positive group identity.

(E) Performing — the structure of the group has evolved and is accepted, and the group moves towards achieving the group goal.

(C) Adjourning — for some groups, such as a committee for a school function, the group is disbanded once the function is over.

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NCERT (2025-26): “Stages of Group Formation … Tuckman suggested that groups pass through five developmental sequences. These are: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.…

…When group members first meet, there is a great deal of uncertainty about the group, the goal, and how it is to be achieved. People try to know each other and assess whether they will fit in. There is excitement as well as apprehensions. This stage is called the forming stage.…
…Often, after this stage, there is a stage of intragroup conflict which is referred to as storming. In this stage, there is conflict among members about how the target of the group is to be achieved, who is to control the group and its resources, and who is to perform what task. When this stage is complete, some sort of hierarchy of leadership in the group develops and a clear vision as to how to achieve the group goal.…
…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 a school function, there may be another stage known as adjourning stage. In this stage, once the function is over, the group may be disbanded.…”