TY  - BOOK
AU  - Brilhart,John K.
AU  - Adams,Katherine H.
AU  - Galanes,Gloria J.
TI  - Effective group discussion: theory and practice 
SN  - 0072315687 (softcover : alk. paper)
U1  - 302.3/4 21
PY  - 2001///
CY  - Boston
PB  - McGraw-Hill
KW  - Communication in small groups
KW  - Discussion
KW  - Group problem solving
KW  - Small groups
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; The Small Groups in Everyone's Life -- Human Communication Processes in Small Groups -- Verbal and Nonverbal Messages in Small Group  Communication -- The Small Group as a System -- Part II. Developing the Group -- Diversity and the Effects of Culture -- The Members and their Roles -- Part III. Observing and Evaluating Groups -- Tools for Assessment and Evaluation -- Part IV. Small Group Throughput Processes -- Communication and Group Culture: Tensions, Fantasy,  Socialization, Norms, and Climate -- Perspectives on Leadership in Small Groups Internal  Appendix: Preparing for Problem-Solving Discussions:  Informational Resources for the Small Group -- Part V. Improving Group Outputs -- Problem Solving and Decision Making 1: Defining a  Problem, Finding and Evaluating Options -- Problem Solving and Decision Making II: Deciding and  Implementing -- Managing Conflict in the Small Group -- Serving as Designated Leader
N2  - Covers secondary groups of various kinds including work  groups, committees, task forces, self-directed work teams,  and other small groups whose objectives include finding  solutions to problems, producing goods, and creating  policies. This book includes computer-mediated  communication and relevant information about diversity and  culture
ER  -