Arrange the following developments in a group in the order in which t…

Arrange the following developments in a group in the order in which they usually occur:

(A) The structure of the group has evolved and is accepted by members
(B) Some sort of hierarchy of leadership in the group develops
(C) The group may be disbanded
(D) Members develop norms related to group behaviour

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → B, D, A, C

(B) Some sort of hierarchy of leadership in the group develops — First. A leadership hierarchy develops when storming is complete, so it comes first of these four.

(D) Members develop norms related to group behaviour — Second. Norms of group behaviour develop in norming, which follows storming.

(A) The structure of the group has evolved and is accepted by members — Third. An evolved and accepted structure belongs to performing, the fourth stage.

(C) The group may be disbanded — Fourth. Disbanding is adjourning, the last stage, which only some groups reach.

NCERT (2026-27): “Stages of Group Formation …
• 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 some groups, this may be the last stage of group development.”

“• However, for some groups, for example, in the case of an organising committee”

“Activity 7.1 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.”