Communicating in small groups : principles and practices / Steven A. Beebe, John T. Masterson.
Publication details: New York : Longman, c1997.Edition: 5th editionDescription: xii, 372 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:- 0673980804
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Contents
Chapter One. An Introduction to small Group Communication
What is Communication?
What is Small group Communication?
Why Learn about Small Groups
etc
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 Reducing Uncertainty
Chapter Three. Group Formation
Why do People Join Groups?
Interpersonal Needs
Group Goals
A case Study etc.
Chapter Four. Relating to Others in Small Groups
Roles
Norms
Culture
Status
Power
Trust etc.
Chapter Five. Improving Group Climate
A case Study
Defensive Communication
Defensive and Supportive Climates
Dis-confirming and Confirming Responses
Listening
Verbal Dynamics in the small group
Chapter Six. Nonverbal Group Dynamics
The Importance of Nonverbal Group Dynamics
Applications of Nonverbal Communication Research to Small Groups
Culture and Nonverbal Communication in Small Groups
Gender and Nonverbal Communication in Small Groups. etc
Chapter Seven. Small Group Decision Making and Problem Solving
Preparing for Group Discussion
Formulating Discussion Questions
Using Evidence for Group Discussion
Finding Evidence for Group Discussion etc
Chapter Eight. Small Group problem Solving Techniques
An overview of perspective Problem-solving Strategies
Reflective Thinking: The Traditional approach to Group problem solving
Brainstorming: A creative Approach to generating Ideas for Problem solving
Question-oriented Approaches to problem solving etc
Chapter Nine. Conflicting management in Small Groups
What is conflict?
Types of conflict
Conflict and Culture in small Group etc
Chapter Ten. Leadership
What is Leadership?
Trait Perspective: Characteristics of effective Leaders
Functional Perspective: Group Needs and Groups Roles
Situational Perspective: Adapting your style to the context. etc
Chapter Eleven. Small Group Communication in Organizations
The Role of Small Groups in Organizations
Using Groups and Teams in organization
Meeting Skills in Organizations
Team Building in Organization
Putting Principle into Practice.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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