Author Description
A supplementary text that incorporates non-competitive peer feedback with evaluation of communication skills. Uses a competency-based approach to interpersonal communication and emphasizes both understanding communication and using communication skills.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the methodology for improving interpersonal communication through a structured, competency-based framework. Authors David D. Hudson and Sharon A. Ratcliffe provide a pedagogical approach that integrates theoretical understanding with practical application. The work emphasizes the necessity of non-competitive peer feedback as a primary mechanism for skill refinement and behavioral adjustment in social and professional settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Competency-based communication models
- Frameworks for non-competitive peer evaluation
- Exercises for active listening and verbal clarity
- Strategies for conflict resolution and feedback delivery
Scope Limits
- Does not cover advanced organizational psychology or corporate leadership theory
- Focuses primarily on interpersonal dyads and small group dynamics rather than mass communication
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and communication trainers frequently utilize this text as a foundational resource for classroom-based skill development. Experts note that the focus on peer-to-peer feedback provides a practical, actionable alternative to purely lecture-based communication curricula.
Page Count:
359
Publication Date:
1987-01-01
ISBN-10:
0030126029
ISBN-13:
9780030126024
Professional Development
Communication
Education
Social Psychology