| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 226 pages) |
| Series |
Lecture notes in computer science, 0302-9743 ; 1736 |
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Lecture notes in computer science ; 1736. 0302-9743
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| Contents |
1. Why bother -- why study small groups? -- 2. What are we talking about? Definitions and differences -- 3. Ways of observing and analysing what goes on in groups -- 4. How do groups change and develop? -- 5. How are members influenced by the group? -- 6. Who wants to be leader? -- 7. Who does what? Structure and communication -- 8. And the answer is ... group problem-solving and decision-making? -- 9. When groups collide -- enter the intergroup -- 10. Getting groups to work -- teams in organisations -- 11. Groups can help us learn -- teamwork and students -- 12. Groups can help -- groupwork and some final thoughts |
| Summary |
Group Communication introduces applications of small group dynamics. Hartley shows how an understanding of how groups work and interact can improve the chances of successful team communication and cooperation. Group Communication includes:* critical reviews of group research* explanation of the difficulties and practicalities of observing groups* analysis of major group processes, including conformity and decision-making* analysis and case studies of the management team, student seminar/project groups and self-help groups* practical recommendation for g |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Communication in small groups.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Friendship.
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Communication in small groups
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Communicatie.
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Kleine groepen.
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Invloed.
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Groepsdynamica.
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Interpersoonlijke communicatie.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
96034698 |
| ISBN |
020313513X |
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9780203135136 |
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9780415111607 |
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0415111609 |
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9780415111591 |
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0415111595 |
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1280539593 |
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9781280539596 |
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1134833326 |
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9781134833320 |
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9786610539598 |
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6610539596 |
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0203176146 |
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9780203176146 |
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