Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. The norming stage of team development is a lengthy and painful one. 
2. During the performing stage, the leader of a team should allow members the empowerment they need to work on tasks.
3. A leader should ease the transition of an adjourning group with rituals celebrating "the end" and "new beginnings." 
4. The tendency of a group or team to stick together is known as cooperation. 

Answer 1

1. FALSE
The norming stage generally does not last long. Here the leader should emphasize unity and help identify team goals and values.
2. TRUE
In performing, members concentrate on solving problems and completing the assigned task. The leader should allow members the empowerment they need to work on tasks.
3. TRUE
The leader can help ease the transition of an adjourning group by rituals celebrating "the end" and "new beginnings." Parties, award ceremonies, graduations, or mock funerals can provide the needed punctuation at the end of a significant teamwork project.
4. FALSE
Individuals are said to be cooperating when their efforts are systematically integrated to achieve a collective objective. Another important characteristic of teams is cohesiveness, the tendency of a group or team to stick together. This is the familiar sense of togetherness or "we-ness" you feel when you're a member of a team.