00000nam a2200000 i 4500 UP-99849408841462889 Buklod 20230302110450.0 m |o d | ta 220815s2019 nyu a b 001 0 eng c 9781260084603 (paperback) 20491178 LBSOR/DLC rda DSWCD eng HM 736 G131 2019 Galanes, Gloria J. author. Effective group discussion theory and practice Gloria J. Galanes, Katherine Adams. Fifteenth edition. New York, NY McGraw-Hill Education [2019] xvi, 411 pages illustrations 24 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and indexes. The small groups in everyone's life -- Human communication processes in the small group context -- The small group as a system -- Diversity and the effects of culture -- The members and their roles -- Communication and group culture: tensions, fantasy, socialization, norms, and climate -- Leading small groups: theoretical perspectives -- Leading small groups: practical tips -- Problem solving and decision making in groups: theoretical perspectives -- Problem solving and decision making in groups: practical tips and techniques -- Managing conflict in the small group -- Tools for assessing and evaluating groups. "Effective Group Discussion focuses on secondary groups, such as work groups, committees, task forces, self-directed work teams, and other small groups with tasks to complete. The text provides practical tips and also serves well as a reference source for advanced communication students, consultants, or group leaders"-- Provided by publisher. Communication in small groups. Discussion. Group problem solving. Small groups. Adams, Katherine (Katherine L.) author. FO UPD DSWCD HM 736 G131 2019 Book