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ACCA · Question 20 · Leadership and management
Two international airlines have just merged. The newly combined executive team is holding its second meeting. There are constant interruptions, arguments over which airline's safety protocols are superior, and a clear power struggle between the two former CEOs. According to Tuckman's stages of group development, which stage is this team currently experiencing?
Two international airlines have just merged. The newly combined executive team is holding its second meeting. There are constant interruptions, arguments over which airline's safety protocols are superior, and a clear power struggle between the two former CEOs. According to Tuckman's stages of group development, which stage is this team currently experiencing?
Answer options:
A.
Forming
B.
Storming
C.
Norming
D.
Performing
How to approach this question
Look for keywords indicating conflict: 'arguments', 'power struggle'. This maps directly to the second stage of Tuckman's model.
Full Answer
B.Storming✓ Correct
Tuckman's model includes Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning. The 'Storming' phase is marked by interpersonal conflict, challenges to leadership, and disagreements over procedures as team members establish their roles.
Common mistakes
Assuming that because they are executives, they skip to Norming or Performing. All new teams go through these stages.
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