The top management of a beverage manufacturing company has put together a team to handle the marketing of their new health drink. However, the team members are unable to agree on the best way to equitably divide the group tasks. In addition, two group members are trying to take over the leadership role, and this has led to more conflict. This group is at the _____ stage of group development.
A) reforming
B) performing
C) storming
D) norming
E) forming

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As groups mature, they tend to evolve through four distinct stages of development. During the storming stage, there may be a general lack of unity and uneven interaction patterns. At the same time, some members of the group or team may begin to exert themselves to become recognized as the group leader or at least to play a major role in shaping the group's agenda.

The Top Management of a Beverage Manufacturing Company Has Put