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Brief Contents

Preface xi
P AR T I THE FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATING IN GROUPS 1

1 The Small Groups in Everyone’s Life 3
2 Human Communication Processes in the Small Group Context 21
3 The Small Group as a System 51

P AR T II DEVELOPING THE GROUP 75

4 Diversity and the Effects of Culture 77
5 The Members and Their Roles 109

P AR T III SMALL GROUP THROUGHPUT PROCESSES 135

6 Communication and Group Culture: Tensions, Fantasy, Socialization,
Norms, and Climate 137
7 Leading Small Groups: Theoretical Perspectives 169
8 Leading Small Groups: Practical Tips 197
P AR T IV IMPROVING GROUP OUTPUTS 225

9 Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Theoretical Perspectives 227
10 Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups: Practical Tips and Techniques 259
11 Managing Conflict in the Small Group 291
P AR T V GROUP OBSERVATION AND EVALUATION TOOLS 321

12 Tools for Assessing and Evaluating Groups 323

Appendix A: Preparing for Problem- Solving Discussions: Informational Resources
for the Group 353
Appendix B: Making Public Presentations of the Group’s Output 363
Glossary 381
Name Index 391
Subject Index 402

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