Identify the five phases of group development named by psychologist Bruce Tuckman and note which comes first in group formation.

What will be an ideal response?


The five phases are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Groups begin by forming, or seeking direction about the group’s task and procedures.

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Music fulfills one of the informational functions of sound

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Legally, radio and television stations must sell ad time to candidates for U.S. President or for Congress, for governor or legislator of a state, or for mayor in cities with populations over 100,000

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Reasoning from specific instances involves progressing from a number of particular facts to a general conclusion.

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

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Organizational communication scholars can address issues related to global warming by 

A. finding ways for organizations to avoid changing their practices. B. getting organizations to focus on the social responsibility of going green rather than its potential for profitability C. helping local, state, national, and international agencies coordinate their activities to cope with the human consequences of global warming. D. limiting an incomprehensible debate about the many different ways nations can work together to influence climate change.

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