APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's Change-Management-Foundation exam

Question #: 4
Topic #: 1

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Which is a correct description of how Tuckman's five phases of team development work in practice?

AOnce a stage is completed a team never returns to it.

BSuccessful teams always stay in the performing stage

CTeams may go backwards or oscillate between the stages

DAn equal amount of time is spent in each stage

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Suggested Answer: C

Tuckman's five phases of team development are a model that describes how teams evolve and mature over time. The five phases are: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. In practice, teams may not follow these phases in a linear or sequential way, but may go backwards or oscillate between the stages depending on various factors, such as changes in goals, leadership, membership, or context. Therefore, team leaders and members need to be aware of the current stage of their team and adapt their behaviors and actions accordingly.

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_86.htm

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235298447_Developmental_Sequence_in_Small_Groups

by Reena at Jul 04, 2023, 03:28 AM

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Beth

3 months ago

Tuckman's model shows teams can revisit stages, so C makes sense.

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Denny

3 months ago

Not sure about that, I thought once you’re performing, you stay there.

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Salley

4 months ago

Totally agree, C is the right choice!

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Lavonna

4 months ago

Wait, so they can actually oscillate? That’s interesting!

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Youlanda

4 months ago

I think teams definitely can go back to earlier stages.

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Ronnie

4 months ago

I recall that not all teams spend equal time in each stage; it really depends on the dynamics.

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Benton

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like saying teams never return to a stage seems too absolute.

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Carmen

5 months ago

I think I saw a practice question that mentioned teams oscillating between stages, so I might lean towards that one.

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Janey

5 months ago

I remember discussing how teams can actually move back to earlier stages, especially during conflicts.

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Shawnta

5 months ago

Ah, I think I've got it. The record type of the Opportunity records must have been changed, preventing the reactivated user from accessing them. That's my best guess.

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Adelle

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on the difference between updating the Sync Filter and the View filters. I'll need to research that a bit more.

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Skye

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know the IANA manages internet protocols and addresses, but I can't remember the specific port range off the top of my head. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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