Answer:
The correct option is "D." Intra-group conflict within the group.
Explanation:
The second stage of the five-stage group development model is characterized by *BLANK* in the sense that it is mainly characterised by Power Struggle (Storming Stage) .
The second stage of group development is the storming stage. The storming stage is where dispute and competitions are at its peak because now the group members have a vivid understanding of the work demand and a general feel of inter-dependency towards the group as well as the group members.
In order to simplify the stages, Bruce Tuckman presented a model of five stages Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing in order to develop as a group.
Here-under is the synopsis of the stages: