Groups
Groups
Floyd F. Quinn, Texas State University
Matti Gershenfeld, Temple University, Philadelphia
Retaining the broad yet practical approach of previous editions, this popular textbook has been fully updated with research and theory from the last two decades to guide students through the concepts and principles of group dynamics. It now includes a brand-new introductory chapter, three new chapters on diversity and inclusion, creativity and design, and virtual groups, and dedicated chapters on communication and perception. Each chapter features in-class 'Try this!' activities that promote understanding of practical applications, new case examples from real-world organizations, and enhanced learning objectives to guide readers' learning experience. Hundreds of new studies have been added throughout, and examples consider the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working, the MeToo movement, social media, climate change, and political polarization. Suitable for both undergraduates and first-year graduates, this textbook is supported by an online test bank, PowerPoint lecture slides, activity worksheets, and suggested additional resources.
- Includes a new introductory chapter, and chapters on diversity and inclusion, creativity and design, and virtual groups
- Provides increased coverage of communication and perception, each now with their own dedicated chapter
- Fully updated with hundreds of new studies from the last two decades in both core and newer areas of team development and conflict management
- Considers the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working, the MeToo movement, social media, climate change, and political polarization
Reviews & endorsements
The latest edition of this textbook provides a panoramic view of the structure, development, leadership, and management of teams that promote and deliver projects. The chapters successfully deal with relations, interactions, and communications within and beyond the team dynamics. The authors bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving readers a deeper knowledge of the key elements in forming an effective team based on the project context. The work addresses the acquisition of practical skills in bringing together and managing successful project teams. Nasrullah K. Khilji, University of West London
This textbook comprehensively integrates contemporary theories of group dynamics across diverse contexts, with a keen emphasis on the functioning of groups in today’s digital and virtual environments. It is an essential resource for understanding the complexities of modern group interactions. Christina Poor, State University of New York at Cobleskill
A rigorous and insightful deep dive into the inner workings of group dynamics. Combining fresh data on timely issues with timeless perspectives, this volume provides a comprehensive immersion into what we know about how humans think feel and interact together. Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks, University of Michigan
Product details
November 2024Adobe eBook Reader
9781009363570
0 pages
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Table of Contents
- Part I. Understanding Groups:
- 1. Introducing Groups and Setting the Stage for Further Discussion
- 2. Selective Perception
- 3. The Evolution of Groups. Part II. How Groups Function:
- 4. Norms, Group Pressures, and Deviancy
- 5. Goals
- 6. Communication. Part III. The Factors Influencing Group Success:
- 7. Membership
- 8. Diversity and Inclusion
- 9. Leadership
- 10. Problem Solving and Decision Making
- 11. Creativity and Design
- 12. The Nature of Group Conflict. Part IV. Groups and the Organization:
- 13. A Systems View of Small Group Behavior
- 14. Virtual Groups
- 15. From Groups to Teams: The Evolution of Working Teams in Organization Life.
