Supervision in the Hospitality Industry- AHLEI Practice Test

When a staff member leaves his or her team, it is called:

1. storming.

2. norming

3. loafing

4. adjourning.

The correct answer is: adjourning.

When a staff member leaves his or her team, the term that best applies is "adjourning." This concept comes from Tuckman's stages of group development, which include forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Adjourning refers specifically to the final stage where the team disbands after achieving its goals. At this stage, members may reflect on their accomplishments and the emotional aspects of leaving the team. This stage is crucial for providing closure and allowing team members to transition smoothly, whether they move on to other teams or entirely different opportunities. In this context, the leaving of a team member is a natural part of the team's lifecycle and is an opportunity for remaining members to process their experience together. Thus, recognizing this phase as "adjourning" is essential for understanding team dynamics and the importance of closure in a team's progression.