Which stage involves the group's closure and review of outcomes?

Which stage involves the group's closure and review of outcomes?

• A. Forming
• B. Storming
• C. Norming
• D. Adjourning

Answer: (D)

This item tests understanding of group development stages, specifically the ending phase where a group wraps up its work. In this model, after forming, storming, norming, and performing, the final stage is Adjourning. This stage centers on closure: finishing tasks, dissolving the group or transitioning members, and evaluating how well the outcomes matched the objectives. It also involves reviewing the process, capturing lessons learned, and planning for next steps or handoffs. The other stages focus on getting started (Forming), navigating conflicts (Storming), and building shared norms and cohesion (Norming) or working toward outcomes (Performing), not on ending and reflecting.

This item tests understanding of group development stages, specifically the ending phase where a group wraps up its work. In this model, after forming, storming, norming, and performing, the final stage is Adjourning. This stage centers on closure: finishing tasks, dissolving the group or transitioning members, and evaluating how well the outcomes matched the objectives. It also involves reviewing the process, capturing lessons learned, and planning for next steps or handoffs. The other stages focus on getting started (Forming), navigating conflicts (Storming), and building shared norms and cohesion (Norming) or working toward outcomes (Performing), not on ending and reflecting.