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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: David W. Wright (Late, Illinois State University) , John Cragan (St. Thomas University) , Chris Kasch (Bradley University)Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc Imprint: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc Edition: 7th edition Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9780495095965ISBN 10: 0495095966 Pages: 360 Publication Date: 04 September 2008 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPreface. 1. Defining Small Group Communication. 2. Learning Core Group Communication Theories, Processes, and Skills. 3. Structuring Problem-Solving Groups. 4. Preparing for Group Problem-Solving. 5. Managing Diversity and Relational Trust. 6. Leading Small Groups. 7. Effective Role Performance in Small Groups. 8. Managing Group Conflict. 9. Facilitating Work Groups in Organizations. 10. Collaborating in Virtual Teams.ReviewsThe main strengths of this text include superb organization, coverage, and writing. Also, detailed instructor's manual and online component to support teaching and learning are very laudable. I will surely adopt the new text because my students have gone on to finish undergraduate and graduate degrees largely because this book made learning communication theory enjoyable for them. Author InformationDavid W. Wright was Professor Emeritus in the School of Communication, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. He published extensively in the areas of small group and organizational communication and consulted for GTE and the Detroit Police Department. John F. Cragan is Distinguished Professor and Assistant Chair in the Communication and Journalism Department at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, and Professor Emeritus in the School of Communication at Illinois State University, Normal, IL. He has published extensively in the areas of small group, organizational, and applied communication and has co-authored several books and scores of articles. In addition, he has consulted for numerous public and private organizations, including State Farm, 3M, and the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. Chris R. Kasch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Bradley University in Peoria, IL. His current research and teaching interests lie in the area of organizational communication, including interpersonal, small group, and computer-mediated communication. In 1996, he was the first faculty member at Bradley to develop and teach courses online, including courses in Virtual Teams, Interactive Advertising, Training and Development, and Organizational Culture and Change. He has consulted for numerous public and private organizations including Caterpillar, State Farm, and various regional and national nursing associations. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |