Based on Tuckman's model of small group development, which statement best reflects the forming stage?

Select one:

a. At a brainstorming session, team members were defensive, rude, and could not agree with each other.

b. The group has successfully accomplished the task. Relationships have been formed, and the group agreed to meet once a month for lunch.

c. The group will met on Friday to make introductions and develop a plan of how they will tackle the task. They will share their experiences, strengths, and weaknesses.

d. The team meeting was more productive than previous meetings. The members are beginning to understand each other's roles, and task assignment went smoothly.

Many messages are conveyed using body language. During the team meeting, Cheng is sloughed in his chair. What is Ching's body language conveying to the team?

Select one:

a. He is hungry

b. He is unhappy

c. He is joyful

d. He is excited

Scenario: The managers of the accounting, IT, customer service, marketing, order fulfillment, shipping, manufacturing, sales, and HR departments were assigned to work together to improve the organization's current order process. The nine managers were only vaguely familiar with each other. After a rough storming session, the team decided to take some time to understand the role each member assumes. Based on Belbin's model, which description best reflects the Completer-Finisher?

Select one:

a. The accounting manager is efficient, organized, and reliable, but they can be inflexible.

b. The manufacturing manager is introverted, obedient, self-disciplined, and avoids conflict. She can be counted on to meet deadlines and pays great attention to detail.

c. The customer service manager is enthusiastic, optimist, positive, and persuasive. He is extroverted, a good communicator, and builds relationships.

d. The marketing manager solves difficult problems. She is trustworthy, dominant, and outspoken.