{"product_id":"groups-that-work-9780231115087","title":"Groups That Work","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSocial workers, planners, health professionals, and human-service administrators spend much of their time in meetings, working in and with groups. What meaning does participation in these groups have for members? This book combines group theory and practice for professionals who take a variety of roles within the group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking in Groups Frames of Reference for Understanding Work Groups Toward a Model of Working Groups The Democratic Microcosm Leadership Theory Leadership in Working Groups Leadership and Contexts Problem Solving and Decision Making Stages\/Phases of Group Development Teams and Team Building Organizational Settings and Styles Technologies for Group Maintenance, Operation, and Productivity Recurring Problems in Groups and Suggested Staff Responses Perspectives for Professional Practice with Working Groups Appendix Tables and Figures","brand":"Columbia University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400200593751,"sku":"9780231115087","price":87.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780231115087.jpg?v=1730470045","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/groups-that-work-9780231115087","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}