Working in Groups: Communication Principles and Strategies

Engleberg, Isa, Wynn, Dianna

ISBN 10: 0618215549 / ISBN 13: 9780618215546

Published by Houghton Mifflin College Div, 2002

Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # V07Q-00091

Synopsis:

Working in Groups provides students with strategies for using theory and contemporary research findings to enhance group communication, group productivity, and member satisfaction. Using balance as a framework  for looking at how groups work and "how to" work in groups, Working in Groups imparts students with tools for successful communication in groups with the ability to relate group communication theories, methods, and tools to group goals and member needs.

 

Unique chapters, including Argumentation in Groups, Goal Setting and Motivation in Groups, and Confidence in Groups reflect contemporary research and real-world applications.

 

Exceptional  Instructor Resources written by the authors offer over 200 structured class activties, original textbook-based video case studies and discussion questions, and a faculty resource library.

Synopsis: This introductory text for group communication courses presents both classic and current theories of small group communication, focusing on "how groups work." The authors' great attention to balancing theory and practice will doubtless continue to be praised by students and instructors alike in this the third edition of this best selling text. Highlights of this third edition include: - New! Group Motivation - Chapter 11: Motivation and Groups discusses the differences between, and the value of, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and rewards - New! Diversity and Participation section added to chapter three. This section establishes a framework for understanding and applying communication theory, methods, and tools to diverse groups in later chapters - New! Virtual Groups boxes feature in every chapter. In response to the fact that group interaction is no longer always face-to-face, the authors have added information on how to work in and lead virtual teams - New!

Model of Leadership Effectiveness, applying and balancing leadership theories with an emphasis on specific leader functions, strategies, and communication skills - Expanded Instructors Resource Manual - This highly praised resource has been expanded to include: new features, assignments, exercises, assessment tools, test questions, and presentation software

Bibliographic Details

Title: Working in Groups: Communication Principles ...
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 3rd Edition