According to Tuckman's stages of group formation, storming stage is followed by which stage?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Norming
Tuckman suggested that groups pass through five stages: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.
Option (1) Norming — Correct. The storming stage is followed by norming. By now members develop norms related to group behaviour, which leads to a positive group identity.
Option (2) Forming — Incorrect. Forming is the first stage, before storming: members first meet with a great deal of uncertainty about the group, its goal and how to reach it.
Option (3) Performing — Incorrect. Performing is the fourth stage, after norming: the structure of the group is accepted and the group works towards its goal.
Option (4) Adjourning — Incorrect. Adjourning is the last stage, found in some groups such as a committee for a school function, which is disbanded once its work is over.
NCERT (2025-26): “Stages of Group Formation … Tuckman suggested that groups pass through five developmental sequences. These are: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.…” “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.…” |