Temporary groups that have long periods of inertia interspersed with brief revolutionary changes brought about because of the team members' attention to deadlines follow the
A)spontaneous-team model.
B)punctuated-equilibrium model.
C)five-stage model.
D)sports-team model.
E)virtual-team model.

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The punctuated-equilibrium model is characterized by long periods of inertia where the group operates under its established norms and procedures, interspersed with brief periods of revolutionary change prompted by deadlines, transitions, or other events that disrupt the group's stability. This model fits the description provided in the question. The other models listed do not account for this pattern of intermittent change.

Temporary Groups That Have Long Periods of Inertia Interspersed with Brief