Question 2

The following descriptions represent five typical work situations involving ateam-based design.Each work situation, or vignette, is indicative of one of thestages of team developmentas discussed in our course.Please choose the best answer for each vignette based onTuckman'sstages of team development.While there arefivepotential answers in each vignette, please only choose ONE.Each vignette is worth 5 points for a total of 25 points for this question.Thank you!

Vignette 1 (5 points).Your department has an excellent track record over the past five years.Unfortunately, one of your project teams could tarnish this record because they have been having difficulty getting together as a group.They did an excellent job in providing the customer a valued product but you need the team to finish off the paperwork.For some reason, they just cannot get it together to close the contract.This project team is most likely in.....

a.TheFormingStage of team development

b.TheStormingStage of team development

c.TheNormingStage of team development

d.ThePerformingStage of team development

e.TheAdjourningStage of team development

Vignette 2 (5 points).For the third time this month, you are having a problem with one of your project teams.Their status reports have been fraught with errors and generally do not look very professional.You have tried to help them out by providing clear guidance as to what you expect but this additional help has proved to be to no avail.The reports are also not submitted on time which is driving you crazy.This project team is most likely in.....

a.TheFormingStage of team development

b.TheStormingStage of team development

c.TheNormingStage of team development

d.ThePerformingStage of team development

e.TheAdjourningStage of team development

Vignette 3 (5 points).A new project team was recently assigned to you, the vice president of projects.The team has met only once but there seems to be enthusiasm still to get to work on the project.You decide to provide them with a revised list of the goals of the project.This project team is most likely in.....

a.TheFormingStage of team development

b.TheStormingStage of team development

c.TheNormingStage of team development

d.ThePerformingStage of team development

e.TheAdjourningStage of team development

Vignette 4 (5 points).A project team has come to you and asked to change their team role assignments.It seems that team members are having a difficult job trying to meet all their assignments while balancing other duties.It also seems as though everyone gets along well enough and have presented a developing level of interteam trust.The team really wants an opportunity to do this project.This project team is most likely in.....

a.TheFormingStage of team development

b.TheStormingStage of team development

c.TheNormingStage of team development

d.ThePerformingStage of team development

e.TheAdjourningStage of team development

Vignette 5 (5 points).You have a project team that is designing and installing a web-based curriculum for your school.The project team has been working hard to provide context to the fourteen areas of the work statement and seems to be accomplishing much while holding each other mutually accountable.You are sure their product will provide a solid basis for the upcoming project planning review at the end of the month.This project team is most likely in.....

a.TheFormingStage of team development

b.TheStormingStage of team development

c.TheNormingStage of team development

d.ThePerformingStage of team development

e.TheAdjourningStage of team development