Groups in Context: Leadership and Participation in Small Groups
6th Edition
Published on 16. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-07-240084-7 (ISBN)
Description
Groups in Context takes a balanced approach, blending current theory and research with practical skills and applications. The text reflects the author's belief that small group communication is best understood in context - whether in the workplace, in neighborhoods, in churches, social groups, or civic organizations.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-240084-7 (9780072400847)
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Person
Gerald L. Wilson is the Chair of the Communication Department at the University of South Alabama. He has authored five books and numerous essays and articles on communication. is also a consultant to business and industry.
Content
Part I. Approaching Communication In Group ContextsChapter 1. Introduction to Groups and Group Processes Part II. Preparing For Group MeetingsChapter 2. Preparing for Group Discussions Chapter 3. Preparing for Group Meetings Chapter 4. Communication Processes Part III. Participating In Group MeetingsChapter 5. Encouraging Group Development and Evolution Chapter 6. Roles and Role Emergence Chapter 7. Leading Group Meetings Chapter 8. Improving Group Climates Chapter 9. Promoting Group Cohesiveness and Satisfaction Chapter 10. Managing Conflict in the Group Part IV. Analyzing Small Group Decision MakingChapter 11. Observing and Evaluating Groups