Working in Groups Pearson New International Edition, plus MySearchLab without eText
6th Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. October 2013
Book
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978-1-4479-6910-5 (ISBN)
Description
Using the guiding principle of balance, Working in Groups provides students with practical strategies, built on theory and research, for communicating and working successfully in groups. Looking at both how groups work and how to work in groups, this accessible and user-friendly text gives students the tools to apply group communication theories, methods, and skills-helping them become more effective and ethical group members. Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage includes traditional topics, from development and climate to leadership and problem solving, as well as key contemporary areas such as "team talk," communication apprehension, group goal setting, group motivation, critical thinking and argumentation, and listening.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
716 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4479-6910-5 (9781447969105)
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Content
Chapter 1: 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
Chapter 2: 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?
Chapter 3: 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)
Chapter 4: 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 Awareness Questionnaire
Chapter 5: 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 Sheep's Clothing
Group Work: The Least-Preferred-Coworker Scale
Group Assessment: Are You Ready to Lead?
Chapter 6: Group Motivation
Study Questions and Chapter Outline
The Role of Motivation
Member Motivation
Group Motivation
Assessment and Feedback
Rewards
Summary Study Guide
Key Terms
Critical Thinking about the Case Study: Veni, Vidi, Vici
Group Work: The Engagement Index
Group Assessment: Group Motivation Inventory
Chapter 7: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups
Study Questions and Chapter Outline
Two Essential Tools
Language and Meaning
Team Talk
Language Challenges
The Importance of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Behavior
The Nonverbal Environment
Nonverbal Communication and Culture
Creating a Supportive Communication Climate
Summary Study Guide
Key Terms
Critical Thinking about the Case Study: How to Sink the Mayflower
Group Work: Getting Emotional about Nonverbal Cues
Group Assessment: Auditing Team Talk
Chapter 8: Listening in Groups
Study Questions and Chapter Outline
The Challenge of Listening in Groups
Types of Listening
Group Ro
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
Chapter 2: 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?
Chapter 3: 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)
Chapter 4: 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 Awareness Questionnaire
Chapter 5: 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 Sheep's Clothing
Group Work: The Least-Preferred-Coworker Scale
Group Assessment: Are You Ready to Lead?
Chapter 6: Group Motivation
Study Questions and Chapter Outline
The Role of Motivation
Member Motivation
Group Motivation
Assessment and Feedback
Rewards
Summary Study Guide
Key Terms
Critical Thinking about the Case Study: Veni, Vidi, Vici
Group Work: The Engagement Index
Group Assessment: Group Motivation Inventory
Chapter 7: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups
Study Questions and Chapter Outline
Two Essential Tools
Language and Meaning
Team Talk
Language Challenges
The Importance of Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Behavior
The Nonverbal Environment
Nonverbal Communication and Culture
Creating a Supportive Communication Climate
Summary Study Guide
Key Terms
Critical Thinking about the Case Study: How to Sink the Mayflower
Group Work: Getting Emotional about Nonverbal Cues
Group Assessment: Auditing Team Talk
Chapter 8: Listening in Groups
Study Questions and Chapter Outline
The Challenge of Listening in Groups
Types of Listening
Group Ro