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The conceptual framework underpinning this exploratory case study is the Bruce Tuckman Theory (1965). Created by Bruce W. Tuckman in 1965 and revised by Tuckman and Mary Ann Conover Jensen in 1977, the model presents the well-known stages of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning (Bonebright, 2010).
This theory is commonly referred to as the origin for successful team building.
The study was undertaken for practical reasons, therefore the model's significance was a reflection of its time, responding both to the growing importance of groups in the workplace and to the lack of applicable research.
The key constructs/propositions of the research are (a)describing new ways that people were working together (b) helping group members understand what was happening in the development process (c) and providing consultants a way to predict the stages of growth in groups.
It proved useful for theory development by providing a common language and a simple means of discussing and exploring team dynamics. The theory focuses on two realms of group development: interpersonal relationships and task activity.
The four stage model is unique in this theory in that each stage needs to be successfully navigated in order to reach effective group functioning.
As applied to this research and in undertaking an inductive approach to this study, I would hold to the propositions of this theory and expect that the outcomes will allow participants to effectively explore experiences and perceptions regarding team building activities they have participated in and how those experiences relate to their individual growth in performance and productivity.
References
Bonebright, D. d. (2010). 40 years of storming: a historical review of Tuckman's model of small group development. Human Resource Development International, 13(1), 111-120. doi:10.1080/13678861003589099
Bruce W., T. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, (6), 384.