During the first meeting of a newly created task force, the nurse manager notices that individuals tend to cluster with members of their specific nursing units. The nurse manager begins the meeting with an explanation of the focus of this group
These behaviors are characteristic of which stage of Homan?s group process? 1. Norming
2. Storming
3. Performing
4. Forming
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Explanation: 1. During the initial stage of the group process, the members are cautious in approaching each
other as they come together as a group. Norming occurs in the third stage of Homan?s group
process and is characterized by the definition of the goals and rules of behavior. Storming
occurs when the group members wrestle with roles and relationships and conflict arises.
Performing occurs in the fourth stage of Homan?s group process and the members
communicate and cooperate.
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