Which of the following teams is the best example of a team in the norming stage of development?
A) A team with members sharing their personal opinion with others and group members being more open to one another's ideas and suggestions
B) A team with members arguing with each other due to interpersonal issues arising from differences in the perspectives of each team member
C) A team that has completed its task and dispersed, with some members feeling sad at the separation from the team on which they have been so dependent
D) A team that comes together and team members get to know about their tasks and responsibilities and each of their team member's competencies

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In the norming stage of team development, members are more open to each other's ideas and suggestions, and they begin to establish a cohesive group dynamic. This is reflected in choice A as team members are sharing personal opinions and being open to each other's ideas. In choice B, the team is still in the storming stage, where conflict and interpersonal issues are common. Choice C reflects the last stage of team development, adjourning, where the task is complete, and members are disbanding. Choice D depicts the forming stage, where the team is just getting started, and members are getting to know each other's competencies and responsibilities.

Which of the Following Teams Is the Best Example of a Team