Communicating in Small Groups : Principles and Practices
by Beebe, Steven A.; Masterson, John T.Edition: 9th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-01-01
Publisher(s): Allyn & Bacon
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Summary
Known for its wealth of relevant, practical, and up-to-date information,Communicating in Small Groupsprovides a balance of principles and applications of group communication.With emphasis on teamwork, technology, and ethical collaboration, the 9 th edition ofCommunicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practiceshelps readers enhance their performance in groups and teams, while also giving them insight in to why group and team members communicate as they do.
Table of Contents
| Foundations Of Group And Team Communication | |
| Introducing Group and Team Principles and Practices | |
| What Is Small Group Communication? | |
| What About Teams? | |
| What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Groups and Teams? | |
| What Are the Different Types of Small Groups? | |
| What Is Virtual Small Group Communication? | |
| How Can You Become a Competent Small Group Communicator | |
| The Nine Core Small Group Communication Competencies | |
| 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: Making Sense | |
| Theoretical Perspectives for the Study of Group and Team Communication | |
| Describing Elements of Group and Team Communication | |
| Group Formation | |
| Why Do People Join Groups? | |
| Interpersonal Needs | |
| Individual Goals | |
| Group and Team Goals | |
| Establishing Mutuality of Concern | |
| Interpersonal Attraction | |
| Group Attraction | |
| Homogeneity and Diversity in Groups | |
| Group Formation over Time | |
| Group Re-Formation | |
| Managing Group And Team Relationships | |
| Relating to Others in Groups and Teams | |
| Roles | |
| Norms | |
| Status | |
| Power | |
| Trust | |
| The Development of Group Relationships over Time | |
| Improving Group Climate | |
| Defensive and Supportive Climates | |
| Interpersonal Confirmation and Disconfirmation | |
| Group Cohesiveness | |
| Communication Networks | |
| Group Size | |
| Group Climate and Productivity | |
| Enhancing Group and Team Communication Skills | |
| Verbal Dynamics in the Small Group | |
| Listening The Importance of Nonverbal Communication in Groups | |
| Applications of Nonverbal Communication | |
| Research to Groups and Teams | |
| Functions of Nonverbal Cues in Groups and Teams | |
| Interpreting Nonverbal Communication | |
| Managing Conflict | |
| What Is Conflict? | |
| Types of Conflict | |
| Conflict and Diversity in Small Groups | |
| Conflict-Management Styles | |
| Collaborative Conflict Management: Principles and Skills | |
| When People Are Not Cooperative: Dealing with Difficult Group Members | |
| Groupthink: Conflict Avoidance | |
| Consensus: Reaching Agreement through Communication | |
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