
Group Dynamics: Connecting Through Communication
Nicole Blau(Author)
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Published on 30. July 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
277 pages
978-1-7924-1068-0 (ISBN)
Description
New Publication Coming Soon!As group dynamics are constantly changing, the need for up-to-date research and real-life examples are crucial learning tools. Group Dynamics: Connecting Through Communication features practical application of important group communication concepts in way that will grab the reader's attention. Nicole Blau's Group Dynamics: Connecting Through Communication: - Is comprehensive! The publication integrates theories, cases, and references in each of its ten chapters.
- Is practical! Students are provided access to a Group Presentation Toolkit to take the fear out of a group presentation. This provides hands-on advice and tangible tools that may be used in group presentations.
- Is student friendly! Each chapter includes a summary, reflection questions, video clips of popular shows / movies, and more to assess comprehension of concepts presented.
- Is interactive! Learning by Action and Contemporary Communication vignettes provide students with practical insight / tips to improve their communication within a myriad of groups.
- Is practical! Students are provided access to a Group Presentation Toolkit to take the fear out of a group presentation. This provides hands-on advice and tangible tools that may be used in group presentations.
- Is student friendly! Each chapter includes a summary, reflection questions, video clips of popular shows / movies, and more to assess comprehension of concepts presented.
- Is interactive! Learning by Action and Contemporary Communication vignettes provide students with practical insight / tips to improve their communication within a myriad of groups.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Iowa
United States
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-7924-1068-0 (9781792410680)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
- Chapter 1 What is Group Communication? Foundations and Theory
- The Importance of Group Communication
- What is Communication?
- Principles of Communication
- What is Group Communication?
- Group Communication Theories
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 2 What Kind of Group is This, Anyhow? Group Types and Roles
- The Importance of Group Roles
- Group Development
- Types of Group Roles
- Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity - What Role Should I Play?
- Group Socialization - Finding Your Way
- Small Group Socialization Scale
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 3 Embracing Difference: Diversity and Culture in Groups
- What is Diversity?
- What is Culture?
- Cultural Orientation
- How is Diversity in Groups Helpful?
- Challenges to Diverse Groups
- Summary
- Tolerance for Disagreement Scale (Tfd)
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 4 Decisions, Decisions! Problem-Solving and Decision-Making in Groups
- Fisher's Model of Group Decision-Making
- Additional Models of Group Decision-Making
- The Standard Agenda: Dewey's Model
- Barriers to Effective Decision-Making
- Effective Decision-Making
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 5 The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly: Power in Groups
- What Is Power?
- Who Has Power?
- Bases of Power
- Compliance-Gaining In Groups
- Communicating Power in Groups
- Power Plays
- Other Powerful Messages
- Balancing Power in Groups
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 6 We Don't Always See Eye to Eye: Managing Conflict in Groups
- What is Conflict?
- Types of Group Conflict
- Functional Vs. Dysfunctional Conflict
- Task, Relational, Value
- Conflict Management Styles
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- What Impacts Group Conflict?
- Tips for Groups in Conflict
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- Conflict Management Styles Assessment
- Scoring the Conflict Management Styles Assessment
- References
- Chapter 7 Where is this Group Headed?: Leadership in Groups
- What is Leadership?
- Leadership Styles
- Theories on Leadership
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Effective Leader Communication
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 8 Onward and Upward: Evolving from Group to Team
- Groups Vs. Teams
- What is a Team?
- Developing into a Team
- Team Identity
- Productive Team Communication
- Team Leadership
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 9 Work Hard, Play Hard: Group Communication in Context
- Why Study Groups in Context?
- Health Contexts
- Workplace Contexts
- Workplace Group Communication Skills
- Public Advocacy Contexts
- Social Contexts
- Aggressive Group Contexts
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 10 Mute Your Mic! Virtual Group Discussion
- Virtual Group Communication
- Groups that Communicate Online
- Participating in Virtual Group Discussions
- Leading Virtual Group Discussions
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Virtual Discussions
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Appendix The Group Presentation Toolkit
- Glossary
- The Importance of Group Communication
- What is Communication?
- Principles of Communication
- What is Group Communication?
- Group Communication Theories
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 2 What Kind of Group is This, Anyhow? Group Types and Roles
- The Importance of Group Roles
- Group Development
- Types of Group Roles
- Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity - What Role Should I Play?
- Group Socialization - Finding Your Way
- Small Group Socialization Scale
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 3 Embracing Difference: Diversity and Culture in Groups
- What is Diversity?
- What is Culture?
- Cultural Orientation
- How is Diversity in Groups Helpful?
- Challenges to Diverse Groups
- Summary
- Tolerance for Disagreement Scale (Tfd)
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 4 Decisions, Decisions! Problem-Solving and Decision-Making in Groups
- Fisher's Model of Group Decision-Making
- Additional Models of Group Decision-Making
- The Standard Agenda: Dewey's Model
- Barriers to Effective Decision-Making
- Effective Decision-Making
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 5 The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly: Power in Groups
- What Is Power?
- Who Has Power?
- Bases of Power
- Compliance-Gaining In Groups
- Communicating Power in Groups
- Power Plays
- Other Powerful Messages
- Balancing Power in Groups
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 6 We Don't Always See Eye to Eye: Managing Conflict in Groups
- What is Conflict?
- Types of Group Conflict
- Functional Vs. Dysfunctional Conflict
- Task, Relational, Value
- Conflict Management Styles
- Conflict Resolution Strategies
- What Impacts Group Conflict?
- Tips for Groups in Conflict
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- Conflict Management Styles Assessment
- Scoring the Conflict Management Styles Assessment
- References
- Chapter 7 Where is this Group Headed?: Leadership in Groups
- What is Leadership?
- Leadership Styles
- Theories on Leadership
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Effective Leader Communication
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 8 Onward and Upward: Evolving from Group to Team
- Groups Vs. Teams
- What is a Team?
- Developing into a Team
- Team Identity
- Productive Team Communication
- Team Leadership
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 9 Work Hard, Play Hard: Group Communication in Context
- Why Study Groups in Context?
- Health Contexts
- Workplace Contexts
- Workplace Group Communication Skills
- Public Advocacy Contexts
- Social Contexts
- Aggressive Group Contexts
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Chapter 10 Mute Your Mic! Virtual Group Discussion
- Virtual Group Communication
- Groups that Communicate Online
- Participating in Virtual Group Discussions
- Leading Virtual Group Discussions
- Advantages & Disadvantages of Virtual Discussions
- Summary
- Reflection Questions
- Learning by Action
- Video Clip
- Contemporary Communication
- Cases in Communication
- References
- Appendix The Group Presentation Toolkit
- Glossary