TY  - BOOK
AU  - Beebe,Steven A.
AU  - Masterson,John T.
TI  - Communicating in small groups: principles and practices 
SN  - 0673980804
U1  - 302.34 20
PY  - 1997///
CY  - New York
PB  - Longman
KW  - Small groups
KW  - Communication in small groups
KW  - Group relations training
N1  - 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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