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  communication in small groups: Communication in Small Group Discussions John F. Cragan, David W. Wright, 1991
  communication in small groups: Communicating in Small Groups Steven A. Beebe, John T. Masterson, 2015 ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Balances the principles of small group communication with real world applications With an emphasis on real world examples, technology, and ethical collaboration, Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices helps readers enhance their performance in groups and teams, while giving them insight into why group and team members communicate as they do. MySearchLab is a part of the Beebe/Masterson program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students understand critical thinking in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a tablet using the free Pearson eText app. 0133815617 / 9780133815610 Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices Plus MySearchLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205239927 / 9780205239924 MySearchLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 020598083X / 9780205980833 Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices
  communication in small groups: Communication and Learning in Small Groups Douglas R. Barnes, Frankie Todd, 1977
  communication in small groups: Group Communication Peter Hartley, 1997 Introduces both the theories and practical applications of small group dynamics.
  communication in small groups: Small Group and Team Communication Thomas E. Harris, John Sherblom, 2008 Praised for its writing style, research base, and range of topics covered, Small Group and Team Communication develops issues of diversity, ethics, technology and the organizational use of groups and teams within a systems theory framework. Clearly organized and logically presented, this text provides the opportunity for outstanding discussions of critical issues. Harris and Sherblom effectively integrate real-world examples, hypothetical situations, social science theories, and scholarly research into a unified discussion of small group and team communication. Through extensive examples, new case studies, and updated exercises, the 4th edition of Small Group and Team Communication engages students and guides them from theoretical discussions into applications of the concepts presented.
  communication in small groups: New Directions in Group Communication Lawrence R. Frey, 2002 Please update SAGE UK and SAGE INDIA address on imprint page
  communication in small groups: Peer Groups SunWolf,, 2008-07-23 I enjoyed the book, learned a LOT, and LOVE her creativity in discussing different examples that help group constructs some to life. It represents the breadth of the new Group Communication Division in NCA better than any book I have seen. —David Seibold, University of California, Santa Barbara I can unequivocally state that the proposed text is LONG overdue! Over the years I have reviewed several text proposals. SunWolf′s proposal ranks in the 99th percentile. . . . This is one of the most innovative, heuristic, pragmatic, and engaging proposals I have ever perused. —Jim L. Query, Jr., University of Houston Peer Groups is different from the run-of-the-mill group text book. I can see that my students will learn so much more from Dr. SunWolf′s orientation than they have from the other books I′ve used. The benefits are that the topics related to [students′] practical world and that there is so much to foster in-class discussion. Although many students are familiar with the ′work world,′ they are not yet there. Dr. SunWolf provides them with what is relevant in their lives now! —Audrey E. Kali, Framingham State College Clans, cliques, clubs, or classmates: Students of group communication should be encouraged to think critically about concepts to the groups that matter to them most—peers. Peer Groups is the first textbook to explore group communication dynamics with this vital group. Drawing on a combination of traditional and new theories, Dr. SunWolf uses an inviting writing style, shares the words and provocative thinking of real world group members, and draws on research from social psychology, communication, and group dynamics. This innovative book offers suggestions for critical thinking and new behaviors in students′ own peer groups and will inspire further exploration of small group dynamics. Features and Benefits Introduces students and researchers to cutting-edge cross-disciplinary thinking with new theories that explain group dynamics and member behaviors: Symbolic-Interpretive Perspective, Group Dialectics, Decisional Regret Theory, Social Comparison Theory, and the Bona Fide Group Perspective Examines the dynamics of real world peer groups: children′s play groups, adolescence cliques, street gangs, elite hot task groups, and decision-making juries Generates readers′ interest in studying group behaviors by drawing upon students′ personal experiences with groups Brings marginalized groups and ethnicities to the stage, from African American cowboys to multi-ethnic street gangs, including the painful issue of those left out of peer groups Offers a student-friendly reference guide with an extensive and easy-to-read table that summarizes group concepts and theories Guides classroom discussion, triggers critical thinking, and suggests useful written assignments and tools for break-out discussions with end-of-chapter sections Intended Audience This accessible and innovative text is designed for undergraduate students of Communication, Social Psychology, and Sociology. It is designed to supplement and partner with any current group textbook, as well as act as a stand-alone text. Dr. SunWolf is a scholar of unusual breadth and depth. She is a cross-disciplinary scholar in the fields of legal communication, persuasion, multicultural storytelling, social exclusion, and group decision making. Her national award-winning productivity in the past five years has been astonishing: the publication of five books, 22 journal articles or book chapters, a published educational DVD, and serving on the editorial board of five journals. Dr. SunWolf broke new ground by publishing in a top journal a new theory of communication (Decisional Regret Theory), expanding the field of small group communication to include the study of childhood group processes, gathering data from 680 adolescents in the Bay Area, as well as being the first author in trial advocacy to devote sustained attention to jurors′ religious beliefs and the role of empathy and compassion in jury deliberations.
  communication in small groups: Creating Effective Groups Randy Fujishin, 2013 Creating Effective Groups, Third Edition gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. This new edition features all new sections on diversity, group dynamics, online resources, and social media.
  communication in small groups: The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication Scott A. Myers, Carolyn M. Anderson, 2008-01-17 From the Publisher: With a focus on the individual group member, The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication encourages readers to reflect on how their communication behaviors and practices contribute to their current small group experiences. In this easy to read text, authors Scott A. Myers and Carolyn M. Anderson introduce students to the fundamental issues faced by all small groups, such as socialization, development, ethics, and diversity, and the procedures utilized by effective small groups. The book is organized around three overarching themes-characteristics of small group communication and the individual group member, the group task, and group member relationships. Each chapter opens with a case study and includes an Ethically Speaking box that allows readers to reflect on how ethics is central to the small group communication process. It is intended for undergraduate courses that introduce students to the basic fundamentals of small group communication.
  communication in small groups: Small Group and Team Communication Thomas E. Harris, John C. Sherblom, 2018-05-10 Much of contemporary communication occurs between and among small groups, whether in person in a work setting or on the Internet via email, Facebook, or instant messages. How we engage in our small-group communication in each medium matters. To be effective we have to consider our group roles, norms, cohesion, process, and phases of development, as well as our personal verbal and nonverbal communication and listening styles. To succeed as a member of a team, we need to consider the limits of our personal experience and perspective, recognize the creative strength of diverse perspectives in decision making and problem solving, develop our conflict-management skills, and strengthen our leadership skills. To be successful necessitates an understanding of group process, participation style, ethical group behavior, and the influences of the medium. Small Group and Team Communication explores all these different interconnections and the communication strategies we use in our work and social groups. The authors use the systems perspective as their core approach throughout the text, treating small groups as complex open systems reliant upon communication to achieve success. Many chapters highlight the importance of considering ethics and diversity in relation to a variety of topics. Harris and Sherblom address the growing influence of computer-mediated communication to this discipline. Real-world, applied examples show students that what they’re learning aren’t simply abstract concepts, but knowledge that will serve them outside the classroom.
  communication in small groups: Small Group Communication Arthur D. Jensen, Joseph C. Chilberg, 1991 This text approaches the study of group communication as skill development integrated with current research. It is written for the beginning student who needs to develop the skills for effective group interactions, yet it seeks to show the student that research and theory are relevant to developing effective behaviors in groups. The goal of the text is that students be able to evaluate group behavior and prescribe techniques for improving group interactions, thus improving the quality of decisions made in groups. The text includes a Rhands onS manual for guiding group meetings, the Group Process Facilitator, as well as a synthesis of the most current research in the field in language that students will understand.
  communication in small groups: Leading Small Groups That Thrive Ryan T. Hartwig, Courtney W. Davis, Jason A. Sniff, 2020-08-11 Nearly every church is trying to help their congregants build relationships with others, grow as disciples, and/or engage in meaningful service through small groups. Many have argued that these small groups are the preferred vehicle for relationship building, disciple making, and membership assimilation in the local church, especially in large, multisite churches. Leading Small Groups That Thrive shows small group leaders, step by step, how to plan for, launch, build, sustain, and multiply highly effective, transformational, healthy small group experiences where people grow spiritually together. Based on a large-scale research study of small group pastors, leaders, and members, Leading Small Groups That Thrive gives church leaders both what they want--practical, straightforward, actual small group member voices and experiences, and compelling guidance on how to build transformational groups complemented with real-life examples and data of successful small groups--and what they need--substantial, challenging insights and a data-driven model grounded in the latest research on church small groups.
  communication in small groups: Skilled Interpersonal Communication Owen Hargie, 2004-06-01 Previous editions ('Social Skills in Interpersonal Communication') have established this work as the standard textbook on communication. Directly relevant to a multiplicity of research areas and professions, this thoroughly revised and updated edition has been expanded to include the latest research as well as a new chapter on negotiating. Key examples and summaries have been augmented to help contextualise the theory of skilled interpersonal communication in terms of its practical applications. Combining both clarity and a deep understanding of the subject matter, the authors have succeeded in creating a new edition which will be essential to anyone studying or working in the field of interpersonal communication.
  communication in small groups: Group Communication in Context Larry R. Frey, 2005-05-18 The study of group communication has never been more critical, as recent national and international events point to the fragility of group life. An emerging perspective, the bona fide group perspective, offers hope for improving group communication, for it recognizes that any group--a family, community group, expedition team, social support group, organizational work group, interorganizational collaboration, or international team--must be studied and understood within the multiple contexts in which it is embedded and that significantly affects who is considered to be part of a group, what occurs within that group, and how that group interacts with other groups. In the second edition of his award-winning volume, editor Lawrence R. Frey showcases original research studies conducted on and about communication in bona fide groups, demonstrating the conceptual promise of the bona fide group perspective as realized in research practice. Divided into six sections, the chapters cover a wide range of new or relatively understudied groups--including youth community groups, Internet support groups, climbing expedition groups, families, neighborhoods, and school boards--and demonstrate the wealth of methodological approaches that can be used to study bona fide group communication--including survey methods, interviews, textual analysis, content analysis, participant observation, and discourse analysis. Group Communication in Context: Studies of Bona Fide Groups, Second Edition shows that the bona fide group perspective has the power to transform our thinking about groups and group communication and, in time, the practices in which groups and group members engage. The volume is intended for use in group communication courses, as well as a reference for group scholars. It is also appropriate for classes in psychology, social work, counseling, sociology, anthropology, and related disciplines.
  communication in small groups: Theories of Small Groups Marshall Scott Poole, Andrea B. Hollingshead, 2004-10-28 Theories of Small Groups: Interdisciplinary Perspectives brings together the threads that unify the field of group research. The book is designed to define and describe theoretical perspectives on groups and to highlight select research findings within those perspectives. In this text, editors Marshall Scott Poole and Andrea B. Hollingshead capitalize on the theoretical advances made over the last fifty years by integrating models and theories of small groups into a set of nine general theoretical perspectives. Theories of Small Groups is the first book to assess, synthesize, integrate, and evaluate the body of theory and research on small groups across disciplinary boundaries.
  communication in small groups: Small Group Communication Robert S. Cathcart, Larry A. Samovar, Linda D. Henman, 1996 This textbook provides introductions to key group communication concepts. These concepts are illustrated and supported by 29 selected readings, representing both the core of the field and what is new and innovative. This edition includes new introductory essays presenting pertinent concepts.
  communication in small groups: Working in Groups Isa N. Engleberg, Dianna Wynn, 1997
  communication in small groups: Communication and Group Decision Making , 1996 Communication and Group Decision-Making takes stock of recent group communication research - with an explicit focus on communication processes. This book is recommended for academics professionals and researchers in communication and organization.
  communication in small groups: Groups in Context Gerald L. Wilson, Michael S. Hanna, 1993 Using an approach that blends theory and applications, the authors of this group communications text continue to emphasize the importance of evaluating group dynamics in their varied contexts. The importance of the ethical responsibilities of a group are emphasized, and the analysis of small group decision-making processes, both as a non-participant and as an active member of the group using the participant-analyst model and more formal instruments, is encouraged. There is also comprehensive coverage of conflict management, showing the sources, functional benefits, and means to control conflict (ch. 10). The use of real life examples of group communication throughout the text helps students easily transfer principles and concepts to their own situations. In the third edition, adopters will find expanded coverage of group culture and group norms, as well as listening as it relates to group success and leadership; up-to-date information on focus groups and teleconferencing; and expanded advice on conducting library research.
  communication in small groups: The Essential Guide to Group Communication Dan O'Hair, Mary O. Wiemann, 2004 Written by Dan O'Hair, a noted scholar and president of the National Communication Association, and Mary O. Wiemann, a master teacher, The Essential Guide to Group Communication is a brief but thorough supplement that begins with the basics of communication theory and moves on to explain the key concepts of successful group communication. Designed to complement The Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication and a wide variety off public speaking texts, this booklet offers instructors flexible options for designing a public speaking or introduction to communication course.
  communication in small groups: Communicating in Groups: Applications and Skills Katherine Adams, Gloria Galanes, 2011-03-21 Communicating in Groups offers a concise, step-by-step introduction to the theory and practice of small group communication and teaches students to develop and apply critical thinking skills in group problem-solving situations. The book continues to synthesize current small group theory and research while presenting the material in a practical and accessible manner for students interested in the dynamics of small group communication. The eighth edition marks the first time two central chapters on communication are integrated into one chapter, capturing key principles of both verbal and non-verbal small group behavior within a new definition of communication. With the firm belief that group participation can be an uplifting, energizing experience, authors Kathy Adams and Gloria Galanes give students the tools they will need to achieve this outcome. Research and theory are presented with a focus on what is important to students—understanding their group experiences and making them effective communicators.
  communication in small groups: Small Group Communication Robert S. Cathcart, Larry A. Samovar, 1970
  communication in small groups: Small Groups in Action Joesting, Habash, Raphael, 2019-06
  communication in small groups: Effective Communication in Organisations Michael Fielding, 2006 With a focus on outcomes-based education, this business communication manual caters to the needs of students of business communication at universities, technikons, and private colleges with updated information on writing e-mail messages and using the Internet. Adopting the premise that poor communication can cost an organization business and competitive status in the marketplace, this text focuses on refining and clarifying the products of communication within the company and with the public. Particular focus is paid to interpersonal conversation in small groups, formal meetings, and interviews; written clarity in internal business plans, e-mails, and memos; accessible materials for mass communication and public relations; and rules of basic grammar and punctuation. Examples of all mentioned tools are provided along with the theory and practice of their use.
  communication in small groups: Teamwork Carl E. Larson, Frank M. J. LaFasto, 1989-08 What are the secrets of successful teams? Why do some teams achieve remarkable success while others fail or are consigned to mediocrity? To find the answers, Carl E. Larson and Frank M.J. LaFasto conducted a three-year study of teams and team achievement. Interviewing a wide range of teams, including the space shuttle Challenger investigation team, executive management teams and a championship football team, Larson and LaFasto discovered a surprising consistency in the characteristics of effective teams. In Teamwork, they explore the eight properties of successful teams: a clear, elevating goal; a results-driven structure; competent team members; unified commitment; collaborative climate; standards of excellence; external support and recognition; and principled leadership. A final chapter examines the priority of the steps that lead to the building of a high performance team. The authors strive to make the concepts concrete, coupling solid theory with straightforward, practical advice on how to apply it and with lively, fascinating anecdotes. The volume will appeal to practitioners, scholars, and advanced students in the areas of organization studies and management, as well as interpersonal communication.
  communication in small groups: Communicating in Groups and Teams Gay Lumsden, Donald L. Lumsden, Carolyn Wiethoff, 2010 COMMUNICATING IN GROUPS AND TEAMS: SHARING LEADERSHIP, International Edition examines issues of teamwork and leadership with a strong focus on ethics and diversity. The Fifth Edition addresses the recent attention given to teams in business and industry, and includes an examination of technology's role in small group communication. Authors Gay and Donald Lumdsen and new co-authors Carolyn and William Wiethoff also explore the growing trend among colleges to challenge students' understanding of their leadership competence and consider the ethical and social implications of group participation.
  communication in small groups: Democracy in Small Groups John Gastil, 2014-10-09 Drawing from years of experience and study, John Gastil offers a variety of solutions to the problems commonly faced by small, democratic groups. He thoroughly explores the dynamics of practising democracy, including the relationship between speaking rights and listening responsibilities; the importance of full access to information and agenda setting; and ways to practice democracy in personal, family and neighbourhood life. Throughout, he enriches his suggestions with detailed descriptions of the dynamics within a co-operative grocery store. To help readers to choose the democratic structure most appropriate to their group, the book also surveys the full range of democratic processes -- including consensus, majority rule, and proportional outcomes.
  communication in small groups: Communicating in the Small Group Beatrice G. Schultz, 1988
  communication in small groups: Communicating at Work Ronald B. Adler, Ronald Brian Adler, Jeanne Marquardt Elmhorst, Kristen Lucas, 2012-10 The 11th edition of Communicating at Work enhances the strategic approach, real-world practicality, and reader-friendly voice that have made this text the market leader for three decades. On every page, students learn how to communicate in ways that enhance their own career success and help their organization operate effectively. This edition retains the hallmark features that have been praised by faculty and students--a strong emphasis on ethical communication and cultural diversity, discussions of evolving communication technologies, and self-assessment tools--while incorporating important updates and ground-breaking digital teaching and learning tools to help students better connect to the course material and apply it to real world business situations.
  communication in small groups: Small Groups as Complex Systems Holly Arrow, Joseph E. McGrath, Jennifer L. Berdahl, 2000-03-21 The emphasis on change at many levels of organization is critically important as is the first attempt to integrate sophisticated theory and research in organization psychology (e.g., Gersick, Hackman) with social psychological models of development such as Moreland and Levine. --Reuben M. Baron, Emeritus, University of Connecticut Arrow, McGrath, and Berdahl′s ′Small Groups as Complex Systems′ will change the way you think about groups, the way you think about research, and even the way you think about science. --Donelson R. Forsyth, Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth U The book is excellent, one of those very rare works that will have substantial impact on the field. I would use the book without hesitation in any advanced graduate seminar dealing with groups. --Donelson R. Forsyth, Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth U A conceptually elegant analysis of groups as systems. Although the systems approach has been growing more influential in various fields of social psychology in the last ten years, no one has put forward a definitive analysis that applies with fidelity the general systems approach to group processes. McGrath and his colleagues fill that gap, not by paying lip service to popular scientific concepts such as recursive causality, open systems, attractors, and complexity theory, but by fully integrating these concepts into their no-nonsense analysis of such group level processes as formation, task performance, composition, development, and termination. Empirical work is folded into the theoretical mix along the way, but the focus is unrelentingly conceptual with the result that the authors deliver on their promise of developing a powerful, unified theory of group dynamics. --Donelson R. Forsyth, Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth U Theirs is an ambitious book. They have profound ramifications for experimental social psychology. It is worth mentioning that AMD (Arrow, McGrarth, and Berdahl) list an ethnographic approach, which often implies the adoption of hermeneutic and semiotic methods (a hallmark of the anti-Enlightenment tradition in psychology), as a possible way forward. --Yoshihisa Kashima, American Journal of Psychology What are groups? How do they behave? Arrow, McGrath, and Berdahl answer these questions by developing a general theory of small groups as complex systems. Basing their theory on concepts distilled from general systems theory, dynamical systems theory, and complexity and chaos theory, they explore groups as adaptive, dynamic systems that are driven by interactions among group members as well as between the group and its embedding contexts. In addition, they consider not only the group′s members and their distribution of attributes, but also the group′s tasks and technology in order to understand how those members, tasks, and tools are intertwined, coordinated, and adjusted. Throughout the book, the authors focus our attention on relationships among people, tools, and tasks that are activated by a combination of individual and collective purposes and goals that change and evolve as the group interacts over time.
  communication in small groups: The Emerald Handbook of Group and Team Communication Research Stephenson J. Beck, Joann Keyton, Marshall Scott Poole, 2021-11-05 This volume considers the current research of group communication scholars, provides an overview of major foci in the discipline, and points toward possible trajectories for future scholarship. It establishes group communication’s central role within research on human behaviour and fosters an identity for group communication researchers.
  communication in small groups: Communication in Small Groups John F. Cragan, David W. Wright, 1995 This text features comprehensive treatment of small group theory and discussion methods. It teaches practical communication skills with balance of theory, practice, and case studies. The 4th edition includes sections on focus groups, interpersonal communication in small groups, and group problem solving.
  communication in small groups: The Handbook of Group Communication Theory and Research Lawrence R. Frey, Dennis Gouran, Marshall Scott Poole, 1999-07-08 Documents and synthesizes work done in group communication scholarship's 50-year history, presenting an overview of group communication study from its beginnings in pedagogy to its status as a mature discipline with a variety of theoretical positions and methodological practices. Material is divided
  communication in small groups: In Mixed Company J. Dan Rothwell, 2021 In Mixed Company combines theory, applications, and current research on small group communication in a conversational and engaging style. It is a comprehensive text and has been the market leading small group communication text for the last several editions. The 11th edition will continue to use abundant humor, engaging case studies, novel illustrations, dramatic and poignant examples, personal narratives and vivid stories, and colorful language to encourage students to keep reading. Maintaining the style, illustrations, and language while trimming the length will aid in the story that this is the most engaging and accessible small group communication text--
  communication in small groups: Small Group and Team Communication Thomas E. Harris, John Sherblom, 2005 Clearly organized and logically presented, this text provides the opportunity for outstanding discussions of critical issues. Harris and Sherblom effectively integrate real-world examples, hypothetical situations, social-science theories, and scholarly research into a unified discussion of small group and team communication. Extensive examples, case studies, and exercises engage students and help them move on from theoretical discussions into the application and experience of the concepts presented.
  communication in small groups: Communicating in Small Groups Steven A. Beebe, John T. Masterson, 2014-04-15 ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. -- Balances the principles of small group communication with real world applications With an emphasis on real world examples, technology, and ethical collaboration, Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices helps readers enhance their performance in groups and teams, while giving them insight into why group and team members communicate as they do. MySearchLab is a part of the Beebe/Masterson program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students understand critical thinking in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a tablet using the free Pearson eText app.
  communication in small groups: Forming Storming Norming Performing Donald B. Egolf, 2013-06-24 The purpose of this book is to provide an introduction to Group and Team Communication. Emphasis is placed on giving readers guidelines for becoming successful communicators in groups and teams. Specific emphasis is placed on general introductory concepts, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, conflict, problem solving, idea generation, decision making, e-collaboration, group presentations, leadership, leadership and power, and performance evaluations.
  communication in small groups: The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication Scott A. Myers, Carolyn M. Anderson, 2008-01-17 The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication provides readers with the fundamentals they need to become functional and productive members of any small group. Readers are introduced to the fundamental issues faced by all small groups (such as socialization, development, ethics, diversity) and the procedures utilized by effective small groups (for example, task accomplishment, decision making, climate). With a focus on the individual group member, this textbook encourages readers to reflect on how their communication behaviors (e.g., communication traits, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening style) and practices (e.g., their leadership style, their conflict management style) contribute to their current small group experiences. Intended Audience This textbook is intended for introductory courses in group communication as found in department of communication studies, leadership, marketing, management, and interdisciplinary studies. Accompanied by High Quality Ancillaries! An Instructors Resource CD is available to qualified adopters. This Instructor′s Resource CD is designed to aid you in using easily The Fundamentals of Small Group Communication. The CD has been created by Scott A. Myers (West Virginia University), Katie N. Dunleavy (LaSalle University), Brianna N. Loy (West Virginia University) and Paul E. Madlock (West Virginia University). Each chapter contains the following ancillary materials: Chapter Outline Test Questions In-Class Activities PowerPoint Slides A list of paper topics is also provided in the section titled Teaching Resources.
  communication in small groups: Creating Effective Groups Randy Fujishin, 2007 The second edition of Creative Effective Groups provides an introduction to the study of small group communication, including the areas of group decision making, group problem solving, group dynamics, leadership, and team building. This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. This updated edition of Creating Effective Groups contains new sections on reducing speaking anxiety, increasing intercultural understanding - including the S.O.A.R. technique for intercultural awareness - and more. The book also presents new end-of-chapter exercises.--BOOK JACKET.
  communication in small groups: A Systems Approach to Small Group Interaction Stewart L. Tubbs, 2004 A Systems Approach to Small Group Interaction pioneered the systems approach and is the only book that integrates all important small group topics into a single comprehensive conceptual model. The text also features a unique systematic organization. Each chapter begins with a brief preview, followed by a glossary of terms, a real life case study, and then the chapter text material; next comes several experiential exercises for skill development, and finally the chapter concludes with two original readings.
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computer groups, nonverbal communication is absent. The greater anonymity due to the lack of face-to-face contact in telephone and computer groups has important implications

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The Role of Leaders in Small Group Communication: …
Feb 28, 2021 · Communication that occurs in small groups will indeed use language as a medium to interact with each other. Therefore, this study was conducted to analyze the role of leaders …