Question

Following are four stages of group development. Arrange them in order:
(A) Healing stage
(B) Development stage
(C) Stabilisation stage
(D) Formation stage

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (D), (B), (A), (C)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (C), (B), (D), (A)

Hint:

Knowing the sequence of group development helps manage teams effectively in extension and social projects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Group development typically progresses from formation to development, healing of any internal conflict, and finally stabilisation.

Answer 2

Team-development-model lens: Using the classic small-group development framework as a guide, a group first comes together and defines its purpose and membership, the formation stage.
It then works actively on tasks and relationships, building skills and structure, the development stage, during which friction or internal conflict naturally surfaces.
That friction is worked through in a healing stage, where trust and cohesion are repaired.
Only after these earlier stages settle does the group reach a stabilisation stage, where roles, norms, and performance become consistent and self-sustaining.
This progression, formation, development, healing, stabilisation, corresponds to (D), (B), (A), (C).