... skills of the leader in getting participation. Secondly, development's stages are also important : Forming when there is anxiety, dependence on the leader and testing to find out nature of the situation and the task, and what behaviour is accepted. Storming where there is conflict , emotional resistance to the demands of the task, resistance to control and even rebellion against the leader. Norming when group cohesion is developed, norms emerge, views are exchanged openly, mutual support and co-operation increase and the group acquires a sense of its identity. Performing when interpersonal problems are resolved, roles are flexible and functional, there are constructive attempts to complete tasks and energy is available for effective work. Team roles Effective teams need people who help to get things done. They also need people who are concerned with the social side of working in a group. Task - orientated team members are most influential but socially inclined members are most ...

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