11) The question “What do others expect of me?†relates to the ________ stage of team development. a. forming b. norming c. storming d. performing e. adjourning 12) At what stage of team development do members “test the waters†to determine what types of behaviours are acceptable? a. forming b. norming c. storming d. performing e. adjourning 13) In this stage, group energy has moved from getting to know one another to getting the work done. a. forming b. norming c. storming d. performing e. adjourning 14) The question, “Why are we here?†relates to the ________ stage of team development. a. forming b. norming c. storming d. performing e. adjourning 15) Studying the stages of group development can help us a. address anxieties about working in groups. b. provide direction to individuals for performance. c. determine cost-effective operations. d. determine intrinsic motivating factors. e. broaden the scope of strategic planning. 16) When considering the five stages of group development, it is important to remember that a. groups will spend equal amounts of time in each stage. b. groups will progress through the five stages in exactly the same order. c. groups will spend the exact same time in each stage. d. groups progress through the stages in the time and order appropriate to the team. e. individuals recognize that team formation is a relatively simple task. 17) The ________ stage of group development is characterized by close relationships and cohesiveness. a. norming b. storming c. forming d. performing e. adjourning 18) A group that remains too long in the ________ stage may have less of an ability to complete the task because of interpersonal problems. a. performing b. norming c. controlling d. storming e. adjourning 19) Suppose an ad hoc group forms to help eliminate a parking problem within their organization. As the group begins to work on this project, a new public transportation system is introduced and fewer employees drive to work. Discovering that its mission is no longer needed, the group gradually disbands and eventually stops meeting altogether. In what stage of development does this group appear to be? a. controlling b. performing c. adjourning d. norming e. storming 20) Some members may be upbeat and others may be depressed in the ________ stage of development. a. performing b. norming c. storming d. adjourning e. controlling