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Contents
Preface xi The Small Group Context 23
Acknowledgments xvi Small Group Communication 24
P AR T I Principles of Communication 25
Listening and Responding During
Discussions 29
The Foundations of Listening Preferences 30
Communicating in Groups 1 Effective Listening in the Small Group 31
Computer- Mediated Communication
1 The Small Groups and Face- to-Face Communication in
in Everyone’s Life 3 Small Groups 33
Nonverbal Behavior in Small Group
Central Message 3 Communication 36
Study Objectives 3 Types of Nonverbal Behaviors 39
What Is Small Group Discussion? 7 Physical Appearance 39
Space and Seating 39
Types of Small Groups 9 Eye Contact 41
Activity Groups 10 Facial Expressions 42
Personal Growth Groups 10 Movements 42
Educational Groups 10 Vocal Cues 43
Problem- Solving Groups 11 Time Cues 44
Quality Control Circles 12 Touch 45
Self- Managed Work Groups 12
Top Management Teams (TMTs) 13 Questions for Review 46
Ethical Behavior of Group Members 14 Key Terms 47
Questions for Review 17 Bibliography 47
Key Terms 17 Notes 47
Bibliography 17
Notes 17
3 The Small Group as a System 51
Central Message 51
2 Human Communication Study Objectives 51
Processes in the The Systems Perspective 52
Small Group Context 21 Principles of a System 53
Components of a System 57
Central Message 21 A System and Its Environment 62
Study Objectives 21 The Bona Fide Group Perspective 66
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