Communication networks in task-performing groups: Effects of task complexity, time pressure, and interpersonal dominance

Small Group Research

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 131-157

  Brown, Thomas M ^a   Miller, Charles E ^a  

^a NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0034164097     PISSN: 10464964     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/104649640003100201     Document Type: Article

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