Working in Groups Pearson New International Edition, plus MySearchLab without eText

<p>Chapter 1: Introduction to Group Communication</p> <p>Study Questions and Chapter Outline </p> <p>Succeeding in Groups</p> <p>Defining Group Communication</p> <p>The Nature of Group Communication</p> <p>Types of Groups </p> <p>Advantages and Disadvantages of Working in Groups</p> <p>Balance: The Guiding Principle of Group Work</p> <p>Summary Study Guide</p> <p>Key Terms</p> <p>Critical Thinking about the Case Study: The Study Group Dilemma</p> <p>Group Work: It Was the Best of Groups; It Was the Worst of Groups</p> <p>Group Assessment: Essential Group Elements</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Chapter 2: Group Development</p> <p>Study Questions and Chapter Outline</p> <p>Group Development Stages</p> <p>Group Goals</p> <p>Group Norms</p> <p>Characteristics of Effective Groups</p> <p>Summary Study Guide</p> <p>Key Terms</p> <p>Critical Thinking about the Case Study: Nice to Meet You, Too</p> <p>Group Work: Classroom Norms</p> <p>Group Assessment: How Good Is Your Goal? </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Chapter 3: Group Membership</p> <p>Study Questions and Chapter Outline</p> <p>Followership</p> <p>Member Needs</p> <p>Member Roles</p> <p>Member Confidence</p> <p>Member Assertiveness</p> <p>Summary Study Guide</p> <p>Key Terms</p> <p>Critical Thinking about the Case Study: Taming Tony the Tiger</p> <p>Group Work: Meeting Member Needs</p> <p>Group Assessment: Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA-24)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Chapter 4: Group Diversity </p> <p>Study Questions and Chapter Outline</p> <p>Heterogeneous Groups</p> <p>Barriers to Understanding Others</p> <p>Personality Dimensions</p> <p>Cultural Dimensions </p> <p>Gender Dimensions </p> <p>Generational Dimensions</p> <p>Religious Dimensions</p> <p>Balancing Group Diversity</p> <p>Summary Study Guide</p> <p>Key Terms</p> <p>Critical Thinking about the Case Study: No Offense Intended</p> <p>Group Work: Identifying Cultural Dialectics</p> <p>Group Assessment: Group Diversity Awareness Questionnaire</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Chapter 5: Group Leadership</p> <p>Study Questions and Chapter Outline</p> <p>What Is Leadership?</p> <p>Leadership and Power</p> <p>Becoming a Leader</p> <p>Leadership Theories</p> <p>The 5M Model of Leadership Effectiveness</p> <p>Diversity and Leadership</p> <p>Summary Study Guide</p> <p>Key Terms</p> <p>Critical Thinking about the Case Study: The Leader in Sheep’s Clothing</p> <p>Group Work: The Least-Preferred-Coworker Scale</p> <p>Group Assessment: Are You Ready to Lead?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Chapter 6: Group Motivation </p> <p>Study Questions and Chapter Outline</p> <p>The Role of Motivation</p> <p>Member Motivation</p> <p>Group Motivation</p> <p>Assessment and Feedback</p> <p>Rewards </p> <p>Summary Study Guide </p> <p>Key Terms</p> <p>Critical Thinking about the Case Study: Veni, Vidi, Vici</p> <p>Group Work: The Engagement Index</p> <p>Group Assessment: Group Motivation Inventory</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Chapter 7: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication in Groups</p> <p>Study Questions and Chapter Outline</p> <p>Two Essential Tools</p> <p>Language and Meaning</p> <p>Team Talk</p> <p>Language Challenges</p> <p>The Importance of Nonverbal Communication </p> <p>Nonverbal Behavior</p> <p>The Nonverbal Environment</p> <p>Nonverbal Communication and Culture</p> <p>Creating a Supportive Communication Climate</p> <p>Summary Study Guide</p> <p>Key Terms</p> <p>Critical Thinking about the Case Study: How to Sink the Mayflower</p> <p>Group Work: Getting Emotional about Nonverbal Cues</p> <p>Group Assessment: Auditing Team Talk</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Chapter 8: Listening in Groups</p> <p>Study Questions and Chapter Outline</p> <p>The Challenge of Listening in Groups</p> <p>Types of Listening</p> <p>Group Ro</p>