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Effective group discussion : theory and practice / John K. Brilhart, Gloria J. Galanes, Katherine Adams.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: Boston : McGraw-Hill, c2001.Edition: 10th edDescription: xviii, 430 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0072315687 (softcover : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 302.3/4 21
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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
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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.

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

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