COMM 6840 - Theory and Research in Group Communication and Decision Making

Fall. 3 credits.

Offered odd years.

P. McLeod.

Graduate seminar focusing on theory and research in communication and decision-making in small groups. Emphasis is on task-oriented groups. Topics include information exchange, decision-making processes, types of tasks, social influence, group development processes, group support systems, intergroup processes, and leadership. Special attention is given to methodological challenges in group research.