Communication in Groups : Applications and

This text offers a brief, step-by-step introduction to the theory and practice of small group communication. Teaching students to develop and apply their critical thinking skills in group problem solving makes this text a helpful tool for instructors.

Features

xix

PART ONE Orientation to Small Group Systems

1

(38)

Small Groups as the Heart of Society

2

(20)

Groups as Structured Open Systems

22

(17)

PART TWO Foundations of Small Group Communicating

39

(92)

Interpersonal Communication Principles for Group Members

40

(18)

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

58

(24)

Group Problem-Solving Procedures

82

(26)

Creative and Critical Thinking in the Small Group

108

(23)

PART THREE Understanding and Improving Group Throughput Processes

131

(106)

Becoming a Group

132

(24)

Celebrating Diversity in the Small Groups

156

(26)

Managing Conflicts Productively

182

(26)

Applying Leadership Principles

208

(29)

PART FOUR Small Group Public Presentations

237

(18)

Oral Presentations

238

(17)

Appendix: Techniques for Observing Problem-Solving Groups

255

(17)

Glossary

272

(7)

References

279

(7)

Bibliography

286

(2)

Index

288

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Communication in Groups : Applications and Skills

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