Five students in Kolkata form a group for a science project. Arrange the following descriptions of the group in the order in which they are likely to apply:
(A) There is intragroup conflict about who is to perform what task
(B) Members have developed a positive group identity
(C) There is a great deal of uncertainty about the group and its goal
(D) The structure of the group has evolved and is accepted by members
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → C, A, B, D
(C) There is a great deal of uncertainty about the group and its goal — First. Uncertainty about the group and its goal describes forming, when members first meet.
(A) There is intragroup conflict about who is to perform what task — Second. Intragroup conflict over tasks describes storming, which often follows forming.
(B) Members have developed a positive group identity — Third. A positive group identity comes from the norms developed in norming, the third stage.
(D) The structure of the group has evolved and is accepted by members — Fourth. An accepted structure describes performing, the fourth stage.
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. …” |