An organising committee is formed for the annual function of a school…

An organising committee is formed for the annual function of a school in Jaipur. Arrange the following events in the order in which they are most likely to occur:

(A) The committee is disbanded after the function
(B) Members argue about who will handle which task
(C) Members meet, unsure of the goal and how to reach it
(D) Members agree on shared rules for how to behave in meetings
(E) The committee works steadily towards holding the function

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

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

(C) Members meet, unsure of the goal and how to reach it — First. Forming, the first stage. On first meeting there is a great deal of uncertainty about the group, its goal and how to reach it.

(B) Members argue about who will handle which task — Second. Storming, the second stage. After the first meeting, members clash over who is to control the group and who is to perform what task.

(D) Members agree on shared rules for how to behave in meetings — Third. Norming, the third stage. Once the conflict is settled, members develop norms related to group behaviour, the shared rules for meetings.

(E) The committee works steadily towards holding the function — Fourth. Performing, the fourth stage. The structure of the group is now accepted, so the committee moves towards achieving the group goal.

(A) The committee is disbanded after the function — Fifth. Adjourning, the last stage. The committee was formed for one function, so it is disbanded once the function is over.

Note: Shared rules come only after the conflict of storming is settled, and work towards the goal comes after that.

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.”