In search of synergy in small group performance /
James R. Larson, Jr.
- New York : Psychology Press, 2010.
- 427p. 24cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : mapping the territory -- Tasks : what groups do -- Idea generation : creative thinking in groups -- Problem solving : performing tasks with correct solutions -- Judgment calls : performing tasks with hard-to- demonstrate correct answers -- Decision making : selecting from among discrete choice alternatives -- Learning and memory : acquiring, retaining, and retrieving knowledge in groups -- Motivation : energizing and directing behavior in groups -- Group composition : the impact of diversity within groups -- Conclusion : prospects for the future in the search for synergy.