Working in Groups

Name: Working in Groups
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ISBN: 9780205658824

ISBN-10: 0205658822

ISBN-13: 9780205658824

Edition: 5th 2010

Authors: Isa N. Engleberg, Dianna R. Wynn

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Using the guiding principle ofbalance,Working in Groups provides readers with practical strategies, built on theory and research, for communicating and working successfully in groups. Looking at bothhow groups workandhow to work in groups, this accessible and user-friendly books givesreaders the tools to apply group communication theories, methods, and skillsndash;helping them become more effective and ethical group members. Comprehensive, up-to-date coverageincludes traditional topics, from development and climate to leadership and problem solving, as well as key contemporary areas such as ldquo;team talk,rdquo; communication apprehension, group goal setting, group motivation, critical…

Book details

List price: $110.60
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/11/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English




Introduction to Group Communication


Study Questions and Chapter Outline Succeeding in Groups


Defining Group Communication


The Nature of Group Communication Types of Groups


Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Groups Balance: The Guiding Principle of Group Work


Summary


Study Guide


Key Terms


Critical Thinking about the Case Study: The Study Group Dilemma


Group Work: It Was the Best of Groups


It Was the Worst of Groups Group Assessment: Essential Group Elements



Group Development


Study Questions and Chapter Outline


Group Development Stages


Group Goals


Group Norms Characteristics of Effective Groups


Summary


Study Guide


Key Terms


Critical Thinking


about the Case Study: Nice to Meet You


Too Group Work: Classroom Norms


Group Assessment: How Good Is Your Goal?



Group Membership Study Questions and Chapter Outline


Followership


Member Needs


Member Roles


Member Confidence


Member Assertiveness


Summary


Study Guide


Key Terms Critical


Thinking about the Case Study: Taming Tony the Tiger


Group Work: Meeting Member Needs


Group Assessment: Personal Report of Communication


Apprehension (PRCA-24)



Group Diversity


Study Questions and Chapter Outline Heterogeneous Groups Barriers to Understanding


Others Personality Dimensions


Cultural Dimensions


Gender Dimensions


Generational Dimensions


Religious Dimensions


Balancing Group Diversity


Summary


Study Guide


Key Terms


Critical Thinking about the Case Study: No Offense


Intended Group Work: Identifying Cultural


Dialectics Group Assessment: Group Diversity


wareness Questionnaire



Group Leadership Study Questions and Chapter Outline


What Is Leadership?


Leadership and Power


Becoming a Leader Leadership Theories


The 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness Diversity and Leadership


Summary


Study Guide


Key Terms


Critical Thinking about the Case Study: The Leader in Sheeprsquo;s Clothing


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