A Systems Approach to Small Group Interaction

11th Edition

By Stewart Tubbs

Publication Date: Nov 22, 2011

ISBN:0073534323 / 9780073534329

Language: English

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Imprint: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Dimensions: 9.3 X 7.2 Inches (US)

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Main Description

The only book that integrates all important small group communication topics into a single comprehensive conceptual model, this text pioneered the systems approach for the group communication course. Each chapter begins with a brief preview, followed by a glossary of terms and a real life case study. The text material in each chapter is followed by several experiential exercises for skill development and two original readings.

A Systems Approach to Small Group Interaction

Preface

Chapter 1 What Is Small Group Interaction?

Chapter 2 Communication Processes

Chapter 3 Relevant Background Factors

Chapter 4 Group Circumstances and Structure

Chapter 5 Leadership and Social Influence Processes

Chapter 6 Decision-Making Processes

Chapter 7 Conflict Management

Chapter 8 Consequences

Appendix A Small Group Presentations to an Audience

Appendix B Observing Group Process

Glossary

References

Credits

Index