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Unit 8: Small Group Communication

The focus of Unit 8 is on interpersonal relationships and managing the conflicts and struggles associated with small groups. Some relationships can be fun and rewarding; others can be difficult and unrewarding, resulting in conflict. As you navigate through Chapters 6 and 7, consider how you approach various relationships and partnerships, as well as how you react to conflict. Do you enjoy working with individuals on group assignments? Do you enjoy working with family members on projects? What obstacles do you encounter when you work with individuals? According to communication theorists Stephen Littlejohn and Karen Foss, we often ask, "Is it better to do things yourself or to work with a group?" The answer, they tell us, "depends on how well the group works together, how focused it is, and how much creative and critical thinking the group allows. How well does the group weigh information, how effectively does the group create options, and how critically does it evaluate ideas?"