The forming stage of team development is the stage

A) of initial task orientation and interpersonal testing.
B) when sub-teams are formed around areas of agreement and disagreement.
C) when shared rules of conduct emerge and the team feels a sense of leadership.
D) of total integration in which members are able to deal in creative ways.
E) when team members prepare to achieve closure and disband.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The forming stage is the initial stage of team development where members are getting to know each other and testing the interpersonal dynamics. It is also when they begin to focus on the task at hand. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B is incorrect because sub-teams are not formed in the forming stage. Option C is more representative of the norming stage, where shared rules of conduct and leadership emerge. Option D is more representative of the performing stage, where the team is able to work creatively and efficiently. Option E is representative of the adjourning stage, where the team prepares for closure.

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