In mixed company : communicating in small groups and teams /

Rothwell, J. Dan,

In mixed company : communicating in small groups and teams / J. Dan Rothwell. - Sixth edition. - xxiv, 456 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 422-449) and index.

Communication competence In groups -- Groups as systems -- Group development -- Developing the group climate -- Roles and leadership in groups -- Developing effective teams -- Group discussion, defective decision making and problem solving -- Group discussion, effective decision making and problem solving -- Power in groups, a central dynamic -- Conflict management in groups -- Technology and virtual groups -- Appendixes: Group oral presentations; Critical thinking revisited, arguments and fallacies.

Thoughtfully explores the theme of cooperation, and uses the easy-to-follow communication competence model to guide your learning of key small group concepts and processes.

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Communication in small groups.
Interpersonal relations.
Group decision making.
Electronic discussion groups --Management.

HM736 / .R678 2007

302.34 RO.I 2007 G.C