Book Description Now in its seventh edition， this book provides readers with a careful balance of theory， applications， and skills. This new edition includes expanded coverage of teams and teamwork， ethical collaboration， using technology in groups and teams， as well practical tools， techniques and principles to enhance problem-solving and decision-making. Expanded coverage of critical thinking methods that include the latest research findings. The authors have provided enhanced coverage and examples of business applications， ethics， as well as more significant coverage of leadership and meetings. Research and technology， including group and team deliberation and Internet research， give the reader the most current information available for these evolving topics. A text-specific website， http://awlonline.com/beebe supports the text with activities， links， and other aids related to small group communication， as well as an online Study Guide. Anyone interested in small group communication issues --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Info Provides relevant， practical， and up-to-date information on small-group communication. A tool to help students solve problems and make decisions in groups， enhance group climate， and improve their collaboration with others in teams. Softcover. DLC: Small groups. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. See all Editorial Reviews