Tracy has been part of a work group for some weeks now. She has slowly become well-acquainted with the other members and even made some new friends. Although in the beginning there were a few arguments and fights, they were resolved with time and Tracy feels a definite sense of team spirit that gets her excited about work. According to Tuckman's five-stage model of group development, which of the following stages is Tracy's group experiencing?
A)Norming
B)Storming
C)Performing
D)Adjourning
E)Forming

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Tracy's group is in the norming stage of group development. During the norming stage of group development, questions about authority and power are resolved through unemotional, matter-of-fact group discussion. A feeling of team spirit is experienced because members believe they have found their proper roles.

Tracy Has Been Part of a Work Group for Some