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Inspired by the research and theory of Robert Freed Bales (Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Harvard University), this collection of research and applications using SYMLOG, a system for the multi-level observation of groups, provides the most recent examples of analyzing aspects of social interaction systems. The collection shows the relationship of SYMLOG to other theoretical models, gives examples of international research, includes applications in health, education, religion, and policy analysis, and illustrates problems and solutions regarding the validity and reliability of the method. The editors provide the widest selection of articles on SYMLOG, covering theory, research, and applications in organizational development and other fields.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Forward
Chapter 2 Preface
Chapter 3 Analysis of Social Interaction Systems
Chapter 4 Social Interaction Systems Theory in Relation to Other Theoretical Models: Introduction; Dynamics of Group Role Diversity in Work Teams: Belbin's Team Role Approach; Bion's Theory on Group Emotionality; Dilemma Theory; Leadership: Toward an Integrat
Chapter 5 International Research & Organizational Development: Introduction; Teamwork Application in Japan; Diversity in the Rainbow Nation of South Africa; First Application in Poland; Value Orientations toward Teamwork Effectiveness: A Thai Norm; Predicting
Chapter 6 Applications of Social Interaction Systems Theory: Some Personal Reflections and an Introduction; Social Relations Evaluation and Treatment: Cognitive Feedback for Families, Couples, Groups, and Individuals; Post-War Adaptation and Value Patterns am
Chapter 7 Methodology: Introduction; Individual and Organizational Values: A Comparative Structural Analysis of German and American Samples; The Ideal (Wish) Image as a Key to Social Perception; Short Forms, Reliability, and the Relationship between Wish and
Chapter 8 Annotated Bibliography
Chapter 9 Author Index
Chapter 10 Subject Index

Product details

Published Mar 16 2005
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 550
ISBN 9780761829393
Imprint University Press of America
Dimensions 221 x 157 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Anthology Editor

A. Paul Hare

Anthology Editor

Endre Sjøvold

Anthology Editor

Herbert G. Baker

Anthology Editor

Joseph P. Powers

Contributor

A Paul Hare

Contributor

Dieter Beck

Contributor

Rudolf Fisch

Contributor

Sakae Sugai

Contributor

Daniel B. Hogan

Contributor

Noriyuki Murata

Contributor

Tamami Hanamura

Contributor

Anna Dylag

Contributor

Jae H. Park

Contributor

Elvia M. Berry

Contributor

Julia Chaitin

Contributor

Saul S. Kutner

Contributor

Ruth D. Kirsch

Contributor

Sharon E. Hare

Contributor

David L. Ford

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