Which of the following statements best reflects the punctuated equilibrium model of group development?
A) Teams experience relational conflicts at different times and in different contexts.
B) Groups do not necessarily progress linearly from one stage to another in sequential steps or stages.
C) Groups alternate between periods of inertia and progress toward goals with bursts of energy.
D) All of the above

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The punctuated equilibrium model of group development suggests that groups do not progress linearly through sequential stages, but rather alternate between periods of inertia and bursts of energy toward goals. This model also acknowledges that teams can experience relational conflicts at different times and in different contexts. Therefore, all of the statements A, B, and C reflect the punctuated equilibrium model of group development.

Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Punctuated Equilibrium