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{"Image DocumentName": "Exhibit 5-1 Stages of Group Development", "Image ImageDescription": "Prestage I. Stage I. Stage II. Stage III. Stage IV. Stage V. Forming. Storming. Norming. Performing. Adjourning. Material pertinent to this illustration is found on pages Forming is characterized by a great deal of uncertainty about the group\u2019s purpose, structure, and leadership. Members are testing the waters to determine what types of behaviour are acceptable. This stage is complete when members have begun to think of themselves as part of a group. The storming stage is one of intragroup conflict. Members accept the existence of the group, but resist the constraints that the group imposes on individuality. When this stage is complete, a relatively clear hierarchy of leadership will emerge within the group. In the third stage close relationships develop and the group demonstrates cohesiveness. There is now a strong sense of group identity and camaraderie. This norming stage is complete when the group structure solidifies and the group has assimilated a common set of expectations of what defines correct member behaviour. This fourth stage, when significant task progress is being made is called performing. The structure at this point is fully functional and accepted. Group energy has moved from getting to know and understand each other to performing the task at hand. For permanent work groups, performing is the last stage in their development. However, for temporary committees, teams, task forces, and similar groups that have a limited task to perform, there is an adjourning stage. In this stage, the group prepares for its disbandment.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}