3M uses cross-functional teams to solve problems.One group was asked to figure out ways that 3M could sell more Bow Magic Pull Bow,a relatively new venture for the company.When the group reached the ____ stage of group development,the group had become a mechanism for accomplishing its purpose.It directed its energies toward goal attainment and developed the Home Shopping Network.
A) conflict
B) forming
C) performing
D) norming
E) storming

Question

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The performing stage is characterized by a focus on task accomplishment and the development of solutions. In this case, the group developed the Home Shopping Network as a solution to sell more Bow Magic Pull Bow, indicating that they had successfully reached the performing stage.

3M Uses Cross-Functional Teams to Solve Problems