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Group Discussion

Group discussion involves interaction between more than two people to collectively solve problems and make decisions. It tests skills like teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and initiative. There are two main types of group discussions - organizational discussions to solve workplace problems, and selection process discussions to evaluate candidates. Selection discussions assess skills through factual, controversial, abstract, and case-based topics. A good discussion requires communicating objectives clearly, allowing all members to contribute, finding mutually agreeable solutions, and considering alternatives creatively.

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Group Discussion

Group discussion involves interaction between more than two people to collectively solve problems and make decisions. It tests skills like teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and initiative. There are two main types of group discussions - organizational discussions to solve workplace problems, and selection process discussions to evaluate candidates. Selection discussions assess skills through factual, controversial, abstract, and case-based topics. A good discussion requires communicating objectives clearly, allowing all members to contribute, finding mutually agreeable solutions, and considering alternatives creatively.

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Group Discussion

Dr. Debaleena Dutta


GD: Definition

• A group interaction of more than two people, that involves decision making and

problem solving in a collective manner.

• It uses:

 Team working skills

 Initiative taking

 Communication skills

 Critical thinking skills


Major GD Types: TWO

Organizational GD Selection Process GD


Why GD?

• To solve a problem collectively

• Offers scope of constructive conflict

• Offers scope of multiple alternatives

• Test each alternative for their soundness, in terms of cost, time, effectivity, etc

• Helps negotiate between parties to settle dispute.


What is required for a good organizational GD?
• Communication skills: framing the objective; using appropriate words
to set the tone of discussion.
• Team working skills: every member should have the chance to speak.
You have to coordinate that. when group derails into personal attacks
or off the topic discussions, you have to bring them back.
• Problem solving: negotiation requires starting with parameters for a
fruitful ending for all. Let everyone agree to it. Later, when there is
conflict, use these parameters as reference points
• Creative thinking: find alternatives that benefit both sides
Selection process: what is tested?
• Communication skills
• Team work
• Initiative taking
• Creative thinking
• Ability to talk logically, with valid points
• Listening skills
• Attitude adjustment
Selection process GD: 4 Types

• Factual

• Controversial

• Abstract

• Case based
Factual GD
Based on Current Affairs

Gives a candidate a chance to prove awareness of events around him /


her.

E.g. The National Educational Policy


Controversial GD
Argumentative in nature.

Target: to check how a candidate handles the situation, when someone


does not agree with him/her on an issue.

E.g. Reservations should be removed. Women make better managers.


Abstract GD
• Hypothetical topics
• Open ended. Candidates come up with what the topic means to
them, and why.
• Tests creative thinking skills.

• Eg.: Sky is green; the number 10


Cased based GD
• Tests managerial skills
• A case is given, where there is a conflict situation in an office.
• Candidates discuss on the best course of action
• Target: To test the candidate’s:
 Ability to visualize long term and short term consequences of an
action.
Ability to think from ethical and professional angles while solving a
problem.
Structure of a GD in general
• Beginning
• Middle
• End
How to start?
--Use a quote
--Define the keyword in the topic
--A striking statement that addresses the problem indicated in the GD
Topic
Middle; End
Middle
• Facts, figures and statistics
• Short story
• Question

End
Most GD’s do not have conclusions. It is mostly a point where all members decide to
go either for or against the topic.

Sometimes one person may summarize all that the candidates have said in a nutshell.

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