Compiled By: Hammad Hassan

Roll No: 19202001-013

Compiled to: Sir Atif Sheikh
Quiz Question: Define what is meant by group
and briefly explain 5 Stages in group development?
Subject: organizational Behavior
Class: BBA 4th
Date: 1/11/2021
 Group:
“Group is defined as two or more persons who are interacting with each other in such a
manner that each person influences and is influenced by each other.”
According to my point of view:
Group is a collection of more than 2 individuals belonging to same focused category. e.g.,
group of football player- here group involve 10–12 people of same category i.e. football.
People join group to make it power and for help sake whenever required.
There are five stages of group:
i. Forming
ii. Storming:
iii. Norming
iv. Performing
v. adjourning

i. Forming(orientation)

The first step of community growth is the period of formation. This stage contains a time
when the community is only beginning to come together and anxiety and confusion are
identified.
Members are secure in their actions, which is motivated by their willingness to be
embraced by all members of the community. Even though participants are beginning to
develop views of each other and develop an understanding of what the community can do
together, dispute, controversy, confusion and personal views are avoided.
At this stage, group members are learning what to do, how the group is going to operate,
what is expected, and what is acceptable.
ii. Storming(Power struggle)

The storming process is the second stage of community growth. The storming stage is
where tension and rivalry are at their peak, when group members now have an appreciation
of the task and a common feeling of belonging to the group as well as the members of the
group.

This is the stage where members of the dominating party appear, while the less
confrontational members remain in their comfort zone.

During the storming process, concerns regarding leadership, power, rules, laws, norms,
roles, framework, appraisal requirements and incentive structures begin to emerge. It is
important to answer those questions so that the community can progress further to the next
level.

iii. Norming (Cooperation and Integration Stage)

In this stage, the group becomes fun and enjoyable. Group interaction are lot more
easier, more cooperative, and productive, with weighed give and take, open
communication, bonding, and mutual respect.
If there is a dispute or disruption, it’s comparatively easy to be resolved and the group
gets back on track.
Group leadership is very important, but the facilitator can step back a little and let group
members take the initiative and move forward together.

iv. Performing (Synergy Stage)

Once a group is clear about its needs, it can move forward to the third stage of group
development, the norming stage. This is the time where the group becomes really united.
At this stage, the morale is high as group members actively acknowledge the talents,
skills and experience that each member brings to the group. A sense of belongingness is
established and the group remains focused on the group's purpose and goal.
Members are flexible, interdependent, and trust each other. Leadership is distributive
and members are willing to adapt according to the needs of the group.

v. Adjourning (closure Stage)

This stage of a group can be confusing and is usually reached when the task is
successfully completed. At this stage, the project is coming to an end and the team
members are moving off in different directions.
This stage looks at the team from the perspective of the well-being of the team instead of
the perspective of handling a team through the original four stages of team growth.