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E-book: Group Communication [Taylor & Francis e-book]

(Edge Hill University, UK)
  • Format: 240 pages
  • Pub. Date: 27-Mar-1997
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN-13: 9780203135136
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  • Format: 240 pages
  • Pub. Date: 27-Mar-1997
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN-13: 9780203135136
Group Communication introduces applications of small group dynamics. Hartley shows how an understanding of how groups work and interact can improve the chances of successful team communication and cooperation.
Group Communication includes:
* critical reviews of group research
* explanation of the difficulties and practicalities of observing groups
* analysis of major group processes, including conformity and decision-making
* analysis and case studies of the management team, student seminar/project groups and self-help groups
* practical recommendation for group communication
* references and suggestions for further reading and research.
Acknowledgements vii(2)
Introduction ix
Part I 3(50)
1 Why bother-why study small groups?
3(16)
2 What are we talking about? Definitions and differences
19(14)
3 Ways of observing and analysing what goes on in groups
33(20)
Part II 53(124)
4 How do groups change and develop?
53(18)
5 How are members influenced by the group?
71(17)
6 Who wants to be leader?
88(24)
7 Who does what? Structure and communication
112(19)
8 And the answer is...group problem-solving and decision-making?
131(25)
9 When groups collide-enter the intergroup
156(21)
Part III 177(42)
10 Getting groups to work-teams in organisations
177(12)
11 Groups can help us learn--teamwork and students
189(13)
12 Groups can help--groupwork and some final thoughts
202(17)
Index 219
Hartley, Peter