Choose the correct sequence of stages of group formation:(A) Performa…

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B), (C), (E), (A), (D)

Groups usually go through the stages of formation, conflict, stabilisation, performance and dismissal, which Tuckman named forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning.

(B) Formation — the forming stage. When members first meet, there is uncertainty about the group, its goal and how to reach it; people try to know each other.

(C) Conflict — the storming stage of intragroup conflict, about how the target is to be achieved and who is to control the group.

(E) Stabilisation — the norming stage. Members develop norms related to group behaviour, which leads to a positive group identity.

(A) Performance — the performing stage. The structure of the group has evolved and is accepted, and the group moves towards achieving its goal.

(D) Dismissal — the adjourning stage. Once the work is over, the group may be disbanded, as an organising committee is after the function.