During which stage of team development do you find yourself asking these questions: Do I want to maintain my membership in the team? How will we handle dissension?

A) Forming
B) Norming
C) Storming
D) Performing

Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. During forming, the team is faced with the need to become acquainted with its members, its purpose, and its boundaries. Relationships must be formed and trust established. Team members do not yet feel like members of the team, and therefore are not questioning their decision to maintain membership.
B) Incorrect. During norming, the team is faced with creating cohesion and unity, differentiating roles, identifying expectations for members, and enhancing commitment. They have not yet begun thinking about dissension and strife.
C) Correct. During storming, the team is faced with disagreements, counterdependence, and the need to manage conflict. Common questions include: How will we handle dissension? Do I want to maintain my membership in the team? How can we make decisions amidst disagreement?
D) Incorrect. During performing, the team is faced with the need for continuous improvement, innovation, speed, and capitalizing on core competencies. There is typically neither great dissension nor a desire to leave the team.