A project team that recently started a project is having overly intense arguments while trying to reach agreements on technical decisions. Although an architect and a technical lead are on the team, t

The correct answer is C. Storming. This maps to Tuckman's five-stage model of team development: Forming (polite orientation), Storming (conflict, competition, power struggles), Norming (establishing shared rules and cohesion), Performing (high efficiency and trust), and Adjourning (closure). The scenario describes

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A project team that recently started a project is having overly intense arguments while trying to reach agreements on technical decisions. Although an architect and a technical lead are on the team, the members seem to be trying to prove who is the most knowledgeable. Which of the following best describes this stage of the team life cycle?

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AForming
BNorming
CStorming
DPerforming

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A
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B
5% (1)
C
77% (17)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

This maps to Tuckman's five-stage model of team development: Forming (polite orientation), Storming (conflict, competition, power struggles), Norming (establishing shared rules and cohesion), Performing (high efficiency and trust), and Adjourning (closure). The scenario describes classic Storming behavior - intense conflict, ego-driven disagreements, and members jockeying for status. Forming would show politeness and uncertainty. Norming would show the team settling into agreed ways of working. Performing would show smooth, productive collaboration.

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#Team life cycle#Tuckman's stages#Storming stage#Team development

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