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  • Norm

    Informal, unwritten, unspoken rules that regulate and govern group behavior. See also: Ethics.
  • Normal Inspection

    Type of examination used when there is no statistically significant evidence that the quality of the product being submitted is better or worse than the specified quality level.
  • Norming

    A term used in group development in which interaction changes as members agree on a common goal, assign individual tasks, and define a set of rules and roles to ensure effective and productive team interaction.
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