Group Communication

Introduces applications of small group dynamics and shows how an understanding of how groups work can improve the chances of successful team communication and cooperation.

List of contents

Part 1; Chapter 1 Why bother – why study small groups?; Chapter 2 What are we talking about? Definitions and differences; Chapter 3 Ways of observing and analysing what goes on in groups; Part 2; Chapter 4 How do groups change and develop?; Chapter 5 How are members influenced by the group?; Chapter 6 Who wants to be leader?; Chapter 7 Who does what? Structure and communication; Chapter 8 And the answer is … group problem-solving and decision-making?; Chapter 9 When groups collide – enter the intergroup; Part 3; Chapter 10 Getting groups to work – teams in organisations; Chapter 11 Groups can help us learn – teamwork and students; Chapter 12 Groups can help – groupwork and some final thoughts;

About the author

Hartley, Peter

Summary

Introduces applications of small group dynamics and shows how an understanding of how groups work can improve the chances of successful team communication and cooperation.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Hartley, Hartley Peter
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.03.1997
• EAN: 9780415111591
• ISBN: 978-0-415-11159-1
• No. of pages: 240
• Weight: 430 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Communication / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, Social, group or collective psychology, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Business communication and presentation