The fundamentals of small group communication/ (Record no. 157976)
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| fixed length control field | 00357nam a2200133Ia 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9781412959391 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE | |
| Transcribing agency | CUS |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 302.34 |
| Item number | SCO/T |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Myers, Scott A. |
| 245 #4 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The fundamentals of small group communication/ |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Scott A. Myers and Carolyn M. Anderson |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) | |
| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Los Angeles: |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Sage, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. | 2008. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 284 p. |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE | |
| Formatted contents note | <br/><br/>Dedication<br/> <br/>List of Tables, Figures, and Assessment Tools<br/> <br/>About the Authors<br/> <br/>Acknowledgments<br/> <br/>Preface<br/> <br/>1. Components of Small Group Communication<br/>Case Study <br/>Definition of Small Group Communication <br/>Primary Features of Small Group Communication <br/>Secondary Features of Small Group Communication <br/>Types of Small Groups <br/>Ethics of Small Group Membership <br/>A Final Note about Small Group Communication <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>2. The Small Group Socialization Process<br/>Case Study <br/>Why Individuals Join Groups <br/>Small Group Socialization <br/>Model of Small Group Socialization <br/>Outcomes of Socialization <br/>Socialization Guidelines <br/>A Final Note about the Small Group Socialization Process <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>3. Small Group Member Communication and Personality Traits<br/>Case Study <br/>Definition and Differentiation of Traits <br/>Communication Traits <br/>Personality Traits <br/>Communication and Personality Traits in the Small Group <br/>A Final Note about Small Group Member Traits <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>4. Diversity Among Small Group Members<br/>Case Study <br/>Definition and Outcomes of Diversity <br/>Cultural Diversity <br/>Demographic Diversity: Sex and Gender <br/>Cognitive Diversity: Learning Styles <br/>Communication Traits as a Reflection of Diversity <br/>A Final Note about Diversity among Small Group Members <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>5. Models of Small Group Development<br/>Case Study <br/>Group Development <br/>Developmental Models <br/>Characteristics of Group Development <br/>A Final Note about Small Group Development <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>6. Characteristics of Small Group Tasks<br/>Case Study <br/>Characteristics of a Task <br/>Engaging in Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Tasks <br/>Functional Perspective of Small Group Communication <br/>Groupthink <br/>A Final Note about the Small Group Task <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>7. Small Group Decision-Making Procedures<br/>Case Study <br/>Definition of Decision-Making Procedures <br/>Types of Decision-Making Procedures <br/>Why Use Decision-Making Procedures? <br/>A Final Note about Small Group Decision-Making Procedures <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>8. Development of Small Group Roles<br/>Case Study <br/>Functional Approach to Roles <br/>General Propositions of Roles <br/>Role Development <br/>Types of Roles <br/>A Final Note about Small Group Roles <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>9. Approaches to Small Group Leadership<br/>Case Study <br/>Being a Leader vs. Sharing Leadership <br/>Classic Leadership Approaches <br/>Popular Communication Leadership Approaches <br/>Guidelines to Enhance Leadership Competence <br/>A Final Note about Small Group Leadership <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>10. Relational Communication among Small Group Members<br/>Case Study <br/>Definition of Relational Communication <br/>Verbal and Nonverbal Communication <br/>Functions of Verbal and Nonverbal Communication <br/>Listening <br/>A Final Note about Relational Communication <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>11. Conflict in the Small Group<br/>Case Study <br/>Definition of Conflict <br/>Types of Small Group Conflict <br/>Conflict-Handling Styles <br/>Guidelines for Handling Conflict <br/>A Final Note about Small Group Conflict <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>12. Cohesion and Climate in the Small Group<br/>Case Study <br/>The Importance of Cohesion <br/>Definition of Communication Climate <br/>How Communication Climate is Established <br/>Turning a Defensive Climate into a Supportive Climate <br/>A Final Note about Cohesion and Climate <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>Appendix A: Connecting Small Group Communication Concepts<br/>Case Study <br/>Connecting Textbook Content to Small Group Interactions <br/>A Final Note about Connecting Small Group Concepts <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/> <br/>Appendix B: Designing and Delivering Small Group Presentations<br/>Case Study <br/>Designing the Small Group Presentation <br/>Delivering the Small Group Presentation <br/>A Final Note about Designing and Delivering the Presentation <br/>Conclusion <br/>Discussion Questions <br/>References <br/> <br/>Glossary<br/><br/> |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Myers, Scott A. |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Anderson, Carolyn M. |
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| Koha item type | General Books |
| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Damaged status | Not for loan | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Full call number | Accession number | Date last seen | Date last checked out | Koha item type |
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| Central Library, Sikkim University | Central Library, Sikkim University | General Book Section | 29/08/2016 | 302.34 SCO/T | P12805 | 14/07/2018 | 14/07/2018 | General Books |