In search of synergy in small group performance
By: James R. Larson, Jr.
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780805859430; 9780805859447
Subjects: Small groups; Small groups -- Psychological aspects; Group decision making; Social groups
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : mapping the territory; title: Tasks : what groups do; title: Idea generation : creative thinking in groups; title: Problem solving : performing tasks with correct solutions; title: Judgment calls : performing tasks with hard-to- demonstrate correct answers; title: Decision making : selecting from among discrete choice alternatives; title: Learning and memory : acquiring, retaining, and retrieving knowledge in groups; title: Motivation : energizing and directing behavior in groups; title: Group composition : the impact of diversity within groups; title: Conclusion : prospects for the future in the search for synergy.