TY  - BOOK
AU  - Galanes,Gloria J.
AU  - Adams,Katherine H.
AU  - Brilhart,John K.
TI  - Effective group discussion: theory and practice 
SN  - 0073135232 (softcover : alk. paper)
AV  - HM736 .B75 2007
U1  - 302.3/4 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Boston
PB  - McGraw-Hill
KW  - Small groups
KW  - Communication in small groups
KW  - Group problem solving
KW  - Discussion
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Part I. Foundations of Communicating in Groups -- The Small Groups in Everyone's Life -- Human Communication Processes in Small Groups -- Verbal and Nonverbal Messages in Small Group Communication -- The Small Group as a System -- Part II. Developing the Group -- Diversity and the Effects of Culture -- The Members and their Roles -- Part III. Observing and Evaluating Groups -- Tools for Assessment and Evaluation -- Part IV. Small Group Throughput Processes -- Communication and Group Culture: Tensions, Fantasy, Socialization, Norms, and Climate -- Perspectives on Leadership in Small Groups Internal Appendix: Preparing for Problem-Solving Discussions: Informational Resources for the Small Group -- Part V. Improving Group Outputs -- Problem Solving and Decision Making 1: Defining a Problem, Finding and Evaluating Options -- Problem Solving and Decision Making II: Deciding and Implementing -- Managing Conflict in the Small Group -- Serving as Designated Leader
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0629/2006041863-t.html
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0737/2006041863-b.html
UR  - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0740/2006041863-d.html
ER  -