Developing Group Skills (Info Trac Version, Passcode for Web Access)

by Wadsworth Publishing

• ISBN13: 9780534526719
• ISBN10: 0534526713
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-15
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

GROUPS: THEORY AND PRACTICE offers a current, interdisciplinary approach to group dynamics that balances a rigorous scientific approach with practical, relevant advice about developing group skills. Burn's balanced approach is distinguished by its ability to help students bridge the gap between important theories, research studies, and group practice. The book is also distinguished by its attention to diversity in groups, both in terms of individual differences (e.g. gender, race, and ethnicity) and culture among group members. The author's interdisciplinary emphasis makes the text appropriate for students from a wide variety of disciplines, including psychology, communications, business, nursing, and the helping professions. Both the practical and the research findings concerning diversity are presented.Such boxed features as "Apply It" and "Self-and-Group Assessment" allow readers to apply concepts and gain personal insight about their own leadership abilities. These activities span a wide range of course areas, encourage student participation within the classroom, and set the stage for lively discussions. To ensure accuracy and consistency throughout the course, Burn drew on her own experience in the classroom to create the Instructor's Manual and Test Bank.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Group Dynamics

Make Your Class a Group

Collect Data: How Uncomfortable are People in Groups

Identify Your Class's Group Goals

Research Methods in Group Dynamics

Make a Sociogram

Design a Measure

Discuss the Ethics

Norms and Roles in Groups

Analyze the Norms of Your Class

Case Analysis: Socializing New Group Members

Learning about Norms and Roles: A Card Game

Status and Power Dynamics in Groups

Observe Status and Power Dynamics in a Group Decision Making Group

Status Case Analyses

Study the Relationship Between Target and Influence Tactics

Communication in Groups

Demonstrate Centralized and Decentralized Communication Networks

Share Experiences of Electronic Communication and Miscommunication

Group Development

Icebreaker Activity

Create a Plan to Promote Cohesion

Analyze Group Development Case Studies

Understanding and Managing Conflict

Analyze News Accounts of Conflict

Mediation Role Play

Develop Recommendations for Different Conflict Styles

Member Diversity and Group Dynamics

Diversity and Context: A Marketing Activity

Intercultural Experience Discussion

Similarity-Attraction and Social Categorization in Your Class

Group Productivity

Productivity Consulting Team Activity

Analyze Productivity Case Studies

The Paper Chain: A Coordination and Goal Activity

Leadership

Reflective Leadership Interviews and Analysis

Explore Contingency Theories and Leadership Preferences

Leadership Fishbowl

Group Decision Making

Give and Receive Feedback on Decision Styles

Try the Delphi Technique

Decision Fishbowl

Teams

Do a Proper Team Launch

Experience Challenge Education

Design a Team Support System

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