Working in Groups Communication Principles and Strategies

"Working in Groups" focuses on two primary concepts--how groups work and how to work in groups. One essential element of a successful group dynamic is "balance." Effective groups must balance factors such as leadership and followership, group tasks and individual needs. Balance serves as the text' s guiding principle and relates group communication theories, methods, and tools to group goals and member needs."New!" "The Model of Leadership Effectiveness" balances theories with the development of effective communication skills such as modeling leadership behavior, motivating and managing group members, and making decisions."New!" "Virtual Groups" boxes suggest how virtual teams might work through each chapter-specific topic such as leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution, and meetings.A "Group Motivation" section discusses intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and rewards and offers ways to enhance member and group participation."New!" A "Group Creativity" chapter provides enhanced coverage of creative problem solving."New!" A "Diversity and Participation" section examines how cultural dimensions such as power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, and collectivism influence group dynamics."Updated Toolbox" provides helpful hints and tools for successful group communication. Reinforces content and supplements student understanding and skill development."Expanded Instructor' s Resource Manual--"new assignments, exercises, assessment tools, test questions, teaching tips, references and resources, and presentation software.Engleberg, Isa is the author of 'Working in Groups Communication Principles and Strategies', published 2006 under ISBN 9780618677429 and ISBN 0618677429.