GROUP

COMMUNICATION
 PURPOSE OF GROUP
COMMUNICATION
To share and exchange
information and ideas
To collect information or
feedback on any
project/policy/scheme
To arrive at a decision on
important matters
To solve a problem which is of
concern to the organization as a
whole
To discuss the issues related to a
particular topic in relation to the
group itself or for the benefit of a
larger audience
To elaborate upon any work
undertaken or research done in
order to elicit feedback
 GROUP DISCUSSION

Group discussions are

widely used in many
organizations for decision
making and problem
solving.
TWO CATEGORIES OF GROUP
DISCUSSION

Organizational Group Discussions

Group Discussions as a part of a

Selection Process
 ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP
DISCUSSIONS

Brainstorming

Nominal Group Technique

Delphi Technique
GROUP DISCUSSION AS A PART
OF SELECTION PROCESS

Group discussion have become

an integral part of most selection
processes today.
Characteristics of Group Discussion

Evaluation Components

 Knowledge

 Communication skills

 Active Listening

 Clarity of Thought and Expression

 Apt Language

 Appropriateness of Body Language

Group Behaviour

Leadership Skills
APPROACH TO TOPICS AND
CASE STUDIES

Group Discussions Based on a Topic

Group Discussions Based on a Case

Study
 MEETINGS
INFORMAL PURPOSES
To communicate important or sensitive
information
To explore new ideas and concepts
To provide feedback
To present a report
To gain support for an idea, or project
DECISION-MAKING PURPOSES
To reach a decision
To solve a problem
To reconcile a conflict
To negotiate an agreement
To win acceptance for a new idea,
plan or system
 PREPARATION
Time

Duration

Agenda

Venue
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