PK0-005 Project Life Cycle Practice Question
A project team is experiencing conflicts and power struggles among members. According to Tuckman's stages of group development, which stage is the team likely in?
⚠ Common exam trap
PK0-005 often tests the sequence of Tuckman's stages, so candidates who see 'conflict' and jump to 'Norming' (where norms are being negotiated) miss that active power struggles define Storming, not Norming.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Storming
Tuckman's Storming stage is characterized by conflict, power struggles, and disagreements among team members as they assert their roles and ideas. It follows Forming and precedes Norming. The described conflicts and power struggles are textbook indicators of Storming, where personalities and working styles clash before the team coalesces.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Performing
Why it's wrong here
Performing is the mature stage where the team works productively with shared norms and settled roles; conflict and power struggles have already been resolved. Performing would be the answer if the team were delivering results autonomously with minimal friction.
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Storming
Why this is correct
Storming is the stage where conflict and power struggles surface as members assert individual positions and challenge leadership. Tuckman places this immediately after forming, before norms and roles stabilise. The stem's explicit conflict and power struggles therefore map directly onto storming, not norming or performing.
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Forming
Why it's wrong here
Forming is the orientation stage, marked by politeness, dependence on the leader and uncertainty about roles; overt conflict and power struggles have not yet surfaced. Forming would be the answer if members were still getting acquainted and avoiding disagreement.
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Norming
Why it's wrong here
Conflict and power struggles typify Storming, where members jostle for influence before cohesion forms. Norming is tempting because it follows Storming and features agreed roles and collaboration, so it would be correct once the team has resolved its disputes and settled into cooperative working.
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