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Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices ,10th edition::9781292051895R180

Published by Pearson (October 3, 2013) © 2014

Steven Beebe | John Masterson
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    Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices ,10th edition

    Language: American English

    Preface

     

    Acknowledgments  

     

    PART I: FOUNDATIONS OF GROUP AND TEAM COMMUNICATION  

     

    CHAPTER ONE: Introducing Group and Team Principles and Practices 

     

    What Is Small Group Communication?

    What is Team Communication?

    Theory into Practice: How to Become a Competent Team Member

    What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Groups and Teams?

    Communicating in Different Types of Groups

    Communicating in Virtual Groups and Teams

    How Can You Become a Competent Small Group Communicator?

    The Nine Core Small Group Communication Competencies

    Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice

     

    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: Making Sense

    Theoretical Perspectives for the Study of Group and Team Communication

    Describing Elements of Group and Team Communication

    Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice

     

    CHAPTER THREE: 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

    Socializing New Group Members

    Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice

     

    PART II: MANAGING GROUP AND TEAM RELATIONSHIPS

     

    CHAPTER FOUR: Preparing to Collaborate

     

    Developing a Discussion Plan

    Formulating Discussion Questions

    Using Logic and Reasoning

    Evaluating Evidence in Group Discussion

    Using Critical-Analysis Skills: Avoiding Reasoning Fallacies

    Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice

     

    CHAPTER FIVE: Relating to Others in Groups and Teams

     

    Roles

    Norms

    Status

    Power

    Trust

    The Development of Group Relationships over Time

    Culture

    Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice

     

    CHAPTER SIX: Improving Group Climate

     

    Defensive and Supportive Climates

    Interpersonal Confirmation and Disconfirmation

    Group Cohesiveness

    Communication Networks

    Group Size

    Group Climate and Productivity

    Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice

     

    CHAPTER SEVEN: 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

    Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice

     

    CHAPTER EIGHT: 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

    Study Guide: Putting Group Principles into Practice

     

    PART III: MANAGING GROUP AND TEAM TASKS

     

    CHAPTER NINE: Leadership

     

    What Is Leadership?

    Trait Perspective: Characteristics of Effective Leaders

    Functional Perspective: Group Needs and Roles

    Situational