In Mixed Company : Communicating in Small Groups and Teams

by Rothwell, J. Dan

• ISBN13: 9780495567677
• ISBN10: 0495567671
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-23
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

With its reviewer and student-praised narrative approach, Rothwell's IN MIXED COMPANY offers students a combination of theory and application, which enables them to apply small group communication concepts not only in class but also in their own lives. The text follows the central unifying theme of cooperation, and the communication competence model continues to guide discussions of key small group concepts and processes. The inclusion of systems theory remains a key theoretical component of the text, and the unique focus on power in groups continues to be addressed throughout the text. To encourage critical thinking, the seventh edition not only has captions to accompany photos and illustrations but also offers interactive quizzes related to the visual. The text's approach, clear theoretical foundation, and applied nature are what make IN MIXED COMPANY the best learning tool for the small group communication course.

Table of Contents

Communication Competence in Groups

Groups as Systems

Group Development

Developing the Group Climate

Roles and Leadership in Groups

Developing Effective Teams

Group Discussion: Defective Decision Making and Problem Solving

Group Discussion: Effective Decision Making and Problem Solving

Power in Groups: A Central Dynamic

Conflict Management in Groups

Technology and Virtual Groups

Group Oral Presentations

Critical Thinking Revisited: Arguments and Fallacies

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