2. What is GroupWhat is Group DiscussionDiscussion?..?..
Informal andInformal and voluntaryvoluntary
gathering ofgathering of individualsindividuals (in(in
personperson, through a, through a
conference callconference call, or, or websitewebsite) to) to
exchangeexchange ideasideas, information,, information,
and suggestions on needs,and suggestions on needs,
problems, subjects, etc., ofproblems, subjects, etc., of
mutual interest.mutual interest.
3. PURPOSE OF GROUPPURPOSE OF GROUP
COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION
To share and exchangeTo share and exchange
information and ideas.information and ideas.
To collect information orTo collect information or
feedback on anyfeedback on any
project/policy/scheme.project/policy/scheme.
To arrive at a decision onTo arrive at a decision on
important matters.important matters.
4. To solve a problem which is ofTo solve a problem which is of
concern to the organization as aconcern to the organization as a
wholewhole
To discuss the issues related to aTo discuss the issues related to a
particular topic in relation to theparticular topic in relation to the
group itself or for the benefit of agroup itself or for the benefit of a
larger audiencelarger audience
To elaborate upon any workTo elaborate upon any work
undertaken or research done inundertaken or research done in
order to elicit feedbackorder to elicit feedback
5. Group discussions areGroup discussions are
widely used in manywidely used in many
organizations for decisionorganizations for decision
making and problemmaking and problem
solving.solving.
6. TWO CATEGORIES OF GROUPTWO CATEGORIES OF GROUP
DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION
Organizational Group DiscussionsOrganizational Group Discussions
Group Discussions as a part of aGroup Discussions as a part of a
Selection ProcessSelection Process
7. GROUP DISCUSSION AS A PARTGROUP DISCUSSION AS A PART
OF SELECTION PROCESSOF SELECTION PROCESS
Group discussion have becomeGroup discussion have become
an integral part of most selectionan integral part of most selection
processes today.processes today.
8. Characteristics of Group DiscussionCharacteristics of Group Discussion
Evaluation ComponentsEvaluation Components
KnowledgeKnowledge
Communication skillsCommunication skills
Active ListeningActive Listening
Clarity of Thought and ExpressionClarity of Thought and Expression
Apt LanguageApt Language
Appropriateness of Body LanguageAppropriateness of Body Language
10. APPROACH TO TOPICS ANDAPPROACH TO TOPICS AND
CASE STUDIESCASE STUDIES
Group Discussions Based on a TopicGroup Discussions Based on a Topic
Group Discussions Based on a CaseGroup Discussions Based on a Case
StudyStudy
11. DECISION-MAKING PURPOSESDECISION-MAKING PURPOSES
To reach a decisionTo reach a decision
To solve a problemTo solve a problem
To reconcile a conflictTo reconcile a conflict
To negotiate an agreementTo negotiate an agreement
To win acceptance for a new idea,To win acceptance for a new idea,
plan or systemplan or system
