A product innovation manager for a manufacturing company has recently noticed some disturbing behavior among team members. Recently the team has exhibited a high degree of conflict over who will control the group and how decisions will be made. Which stage of development is the team in?
A) Norming
B) Storming
C) Performing
D) Adjourning
E) Forming

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The team is in the "Storming" stage of development, characterized by conflict and competition as team members vie for positions and struggle over differences in opinions and working styles. This stage follows the initial "Forming" stage and precedes the "Norming" stage where conflicts are resolved, and a sense of cohesion begins to emerge.

A Product Innovation Manager for a Manufacturing Company Has Recently