Question

Distinguish between ‘group’ and ‘team’. Discuss five-stage model of group development.

Answer 1

A group is a collection of individuals who coordinate their individual efforts. On the other hand, at team is a groupof people who share a common team purpose and a number of challenging goals. Members of the team  are mutually committed to the goals and to each other.


Orientation (Forming Stage)

Power Struggle (Storming Stage)

Cooperation and Integration (Norming Stage)

Synergy (Performing Stage)

Closure (Adjourning Stage)