Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices

Pearson New International Edition

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

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Beskrivning

Known for its wealth of practical, relevant, and up-to-date information, Communicating in Small Groups balances the principles of small group communication with real world applications. With an emphasis on real world examples, technology, and ethical collaboration, the 10th edition of Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices helps students enhance their performance in groups and teams, while giving them insight in to why group and team members communicate as they do.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2013-11-01
Mått:218 x 281 x 14 mm
Vikt:792 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:372
Upplaga:10
Förlag:Pearson Education
ISBN:9781292041179

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Preface Acknowledgments PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF GROUP AND TEAM COMMUNICATION CHAPTER ONE: Introducing Group and Team Principles and Practices What Is Small Group Communication? What is Team Communication? Theory into Practice: How to Become a Competent Team Member What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Groups and Teams? Communicating in Different Types of Groups Communicating in Virtual Groups and Teams How Can You Become a Competent Small Group Communicator? The Nine Core Small Group Communication Competencies Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice CHAPTER TWO: Small Group Communication Theory The Nature of Theory and the Theory-Building Process Theory: A Practical Approach to Group Communication The Purpose of Communication in Small Groups: Making Sense Theoretical Perspectives for the Study of Group and Team Communication Describing Elements of Group and Team Communication Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice CHAPTER THREE: Group Formation Why Do People Join Groups? Interpersonal Needs Individual Goals Group and Team Goals Establishing Mutuality of Concern Interpersonal Attraction Group Attraction Homogeneity and Diversity in Groups Group Formation over Time Socializing New Group MembersStudy Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice PART II: MANAGING GROUP AND TEAM RELATIONSHIPS CHAPTER FOUR: Preparing to Collaborate Developing a Discussion Plan Formulating Discussion Questions Using Logic and Reasoning Evaluating Evidence in Group Discussion Using Critical-Analysis Skills: Avoiding Reasoning Fallacies Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice CHAPTER FIVE: Relating to Others in Groups and Teams Roles Norms Status Power Trust The Development of Group Relationships over Time Culture Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice CHAPTER SIX: Improving Group Climate Defensive and Supportive Climates Interpersonal Confirmation and Disconfirmation Group Cohesiveness Communication Networks Group Size Group Climate and Productivity Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice CHAPTER SEVEN: Enhancing Group and Team Communication Skills Verbal Dynamics in the Small Group Listening The Importance of Nonverbal Communication in Groups Applications of Nonverbal Communication Research to Groups and Teams Functions of Nonverbal Cues in Groups and Teams Interpreting Nonverbal Communication Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice CHAPTER EIGHT: Managing Conflict What Is Conflict? Types of Conflict Conflict and Diversity in Small Groups Conflict-Management Styles Collaborative Conflict Management: Principles and Skills When People Are Not Cooperative: Dealing with Difficult Group Members Groupthink: Conflict Avoidance Consensus: Reaching Agreement through Communication Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice PART III: MANAGING GROUP AND TEAM TASKS CHAPTER NINE: Leadership What Is Leadership? Trait Perspective: Characteristics of Effective Leaders Functional Perspective: Group Needs and Roles Situational