The Retreat (Scenario)
The first- line managers were sent on a retreat for their inaugural strategic planning meeting. Few people knew each other, but their task was clear: design a new performance appraisal system for subordinates that will be effective and usable. Their years of complaining about the old system had landed them with this new responsibility. They had 4 days to become brilliant, and everyone was a little on edge. The first day, little was accomplished except for the jockeying to see who would be the official leader. Finally, Jassem seemed to get control and helped provide the first real direction for the group. By the second day, the group seemed to begin working well. They spent the morning deciding how they would make decisions within the group and how to manage the idea- generation process. On the third and fourth days, the new managers moved amazingly quickly, with ideas flowing freely. By the end of the fourth day, they had a workable system developed, and they felt satisfied. That night they all signed the new document to be presented to the regional manager the next day. They all felt a pain of regret at having to break up the group and return to normal work life.
-When the management group was deciding on their decision rules, they were in the ________stage of group development.

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The group was deciding on decision rules and managing the idea-generation process on the second day, which is consistent with the norming stage of group development. The storming stage typically involves conflict and disagreement among group members, while the forming stage involves getting to know each other and figuring out the task at hand. The adjourning stage occurs when the group disbands and reflects on its accomplishments. Therefore, the best choice is D) norming.

The Retreat (Scenario) the First- Line Managers Were Sent on a Retreat for a Retreat