Chapter 7 Team Building

Question 1

What are the stages that a group generally passes through on its way to becoming a team?

Answer 1

*Forming
*Storming
*Norming
*Performing

Question 2

What is the stage when members come together and are uncertain of the nature and role of the group?

Answer 2

*Stage 1: Forming

Question 3

What is the stage of group formation that is marked by conflict over who will lead the group and how group members will respond to the leader?

Answer 3

*Stage 2 - Storming

Question 4

What is the stage of group formation characterized by the beginning of cohesiveness and closeness among group members?

Answer 4

*Stage 3 - Norming

Question 5

What is the group formation stage when the group moves forward to accomplish its goals?

Answer 5

*Stage 4 - Performing

Question 6

What are the steps to building a team?

Answer 6

*Show members where they fit into the system.
*Set regular meetings.
*Set goals with team members.
*Encourage members to suggest solutions to problems.
*let members say things you may not like to hear.
*let members help set the standards.
*respect diversity