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Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices, 12th edition

  • Steven A. Beebe
  • John Masterson

Published by Pearson (November 13th 2019) - Copyright © 2020

12th edition

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Overview

For courses in Small-group Communication

A balanced overview of small group communication theories and applications
Revel™ Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices provides a comprehensive yet focused compendium of the latest thinking about group and team communication. Synthesizing coverage of principles and real-world applications, authors Steven Beebe and John Masterson help students enhance their performance in groups and teams, while giving them insight into why group and team members communicate as they do. The 12th Edition offers updated research and examples as well as enhanced coverage of contemporary virtual communication skills.

Revel is Pearson’s newest way of delivering our respected content. Fully digital and highly engaging, Revel replaces the textbook and gives students everything they need for the course. Informed by extensive research on how people read, think, and learn, Revel is an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience — for less than the cost of a traditional textbook.

NOTE: Revel is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. This ISBN is for the standalone Revel access card. In addition to this access card, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.

Table of contents

1. Introducing Group Principles and Practices
2. Understanding Small Group Communication Theory
3. Facilitating Group Development
4. Preparing to Collaborate
5. Relating to Others in Groups
6. Improving Group Climate
7. Enhancing Communication Skills in Groups
8. Managing Conflict
9. Leading Groups
10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems
11. Using Problem-Solving Techniques
12. Enhancing Creativity in Groups

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