Sam is the coach of a high school soccer team and has noticed that some close relationshipshave formed as well as feelings of camaraderie and shared responsibilities for the team's success. Which stage of development is the team in?

A. Norming

B. Storming

C. Performing

D. Adjourning

E. Forming

A) Norming

Explanation:

During the norming stage of team or group development, the group members start to bond together, develop close relationships, and demonstrate cohesiveness. At this stage the group develops a sense of group identity. The group will start to transform into a team.

The difference between a group and a team is that a group is just a bunch of people trying to work together, while a team is a group of people who share common goals and have a common purpose in what they are doing.

Option A, norming, is the correct answer

Explanation:

The norming stage of group development is a stage where group members to identify one another, develop cordial relationships as well as be open to themselves.

By be open to themselves, I mean having developed the courage to talk to one another on common goals coupled with the willingness to give constructive feedback when opinions are sought.

This stage is very crucial so as to achieve success in the next stage, that is the performing stage