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An Analysis of the Effects of Nine Leadership-Group Compatibility Contingencies Upon Productivity and Member Satisfaction
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Downs, Cal W.; Pickett, Terry – Communication Monographs, 1977
Investigates interaction effects of the variables of leadership style and groupings of people on productivity and member satisfaction. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Higher Education
An Experimental Study of the Relationship Between Opinionated Leadership and Small Group Consensus
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Hill, Timothy A. – Communication Monographs, 1976
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Group Communication and Quality of Task Solution in a Media Production Organization.
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Harper, Nancy L.; Askling, Lawrence R. – Communication Monographs, 1980
Studies communication techniques of small groups engaged in producing multimedia messages. Indicates that the quality of the product, measured by audience evaluation, is affected by characteristics of the leader's communication, openness of the group's communication system, and member participation in group activities. (JMF)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Group Dynamics, Group Unity, Interaction
A Laboratory Investigation of Groupthink.
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Courtright, John A. – Communication Monographs, 1978
Examines the groupthink phenomenon under controlled, laboratory conditions. Results indicate that the presence or absence of disagreement (conflict, hostility) among members may be the best discriminator between groupthink and nongroupthink groups. (JMF)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Research, Conflict