Effective group discussion : theory and practice
Combines the recent research findings and practical tools students need to become productive group members. This title covers work groups, committees, task forces, self-directed work teams, and other small groups whose objectives include finding solutions to problems, producing goods, and creating p...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
McGraw-Hill ,
c2013
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| Edition: | 14th ed |
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Table of Contents:
- 1. The small groups in everyone's life
- 2. human communication processes in the small group context
- 3. The small group as a system
- 4. Diversity and the effects of culture
- 5. The members and their roles
- 6. Communication and group culture : tensions, fantasy, socialization, norms, and climate
- 7. Leading small groups : theoretical perspectives
- 8. Leading small groups : practical tips
- 9. Problem solving and decision making in groups : theoretical perspectives
- 10. Problem solving and decision making in groups : practical tips and techniques
- 11. Managing conflict in the small group
- 12. Tools for assessing and evaluating groups