ABSTRACT
Group Communication introduces applications of small group dynamics. Hartley shows how an understanding of how groups work and interact can improve the chances of successful team communication and cooperation.
Group Communication includes:
* critical reviews of group research
* explanation of the difficulties and practicalities of observing groups
* analysis of major group processes, including conformity and decision-making
* analysis and case studies of the management team, student seminar/project groups and self-help groups
* practical recommendation for group communication
* references and suggestions for further reading and research.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |49 pages
Part I
chapter |16 pages
Why bother – why study small groups?
chapter |14 pages
What are we talking about? Definitions and differences
chapter |17 pages
Ways of observing and analysing what goes on in groups
part |123 pages
Part II
chapter |18 pages
How do groups change and develop?
chapter |17 pages
How are members influenced by the group?
chapter |24 pages
Who wants to be leader?
chapter |19 pages
Who does what? Structure and communication
chapter |25 pages
And the answer is … group problem-solving and decision-making?
chapter |18 pages
When groups collide – enter the intergroup
part |44 pages
Part III