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Group Discussion 
Presented By:- 
Darshan Chhatbar 
(110210106008)
 It refers to the situation where a particular number 
of people (three to eight) meet face to face and 
through free oral interaction, originate, share and 
discuss ideas to arrive at a decision or solution to a 
problem. 
 Group discussions are used for decision-making 
and problem solving. 
 They are also used widely as a personality test for 
evaluating several candidates simultaneously.
Organizational group discussions 
Group discussions as a part of a selection process.
 Restricts discussion or interpersonal communication 
during the decision-making process. 
 Though group members are all physically present as 
in a tradition committee meeting, they operate 
independently.
 A group of candidates is given a topic or case for 
discussion. 
 Normally groups of eight to ten candidates formed 
into a leaderless group, and are given a specific 
situation to analyze and discuss within a given time 
limit. 
 The group sits in circle or U-shape. 
 They may either be given their choice of seat or seat 
allotted. 
 This panel observes and evaluates.
During a GD employers evaluate potential for 
leadership and ability to work in a team. 
 The four components generally evaluated in a group 
discussion are:- 
 Knowledge 
 Communication skills 
 Group behavior 
 Leadership potential
Candidate assessed in terms of:- 
 Active listening 
 Clarity of thought and expression 
 Apt language 
 Appropriateness of body language 
 Lucidity
 Tone:- Quality or character of the voice 
expression a particular feeling or mood. 
 Voice:- Power of speech. 
 Articulation:- Act of speaking or expressing an 
idea in words. 
 Fluency:- Speaking or writing in an easy, flowing 
style. 
 Modulation:- Variations in rate, tone, or volume 
of voice. 
 Good delivery:- The ideas expressed fluently in 
the right voice, right tone, and right articulation. 
 It isn’t sufficient to have ideas. They have to be 
expressed effectively.
o Fluency and accuracy in use of language free from 
grammatical errors. 
o Directly, clearly and precisely put ideas in a 
organized fashion. 
o Simplicity and unambiguity 
o Using too much of jargon or high-sounding words or 
ambiguous expressions may project as a show-off 
and may not endear to group members.
Looking attentively at the speaker and nodding 
While speaking, ensuring no one is ignored. 
Looking at everybody. 
Avoiding overt gestures. 
Avoiding pointing out fingers. 
Avoiding monotonous posture by shifting slightly 
in the chair or placing arm on the back of your 
chair. 
 Not showing interest or dislike in the topic. 
 Even if one does not like the topic he should try to 
develop interest and reveal interest and 
enthusiasm through appropriate facial expression.
 group behavior is reflected in ability to interact with 
other members of the group on brief acquaintance. 
 Emotional maturity and balance promotes good 
interpersonal relationships. One is expected to be 
more people centric and less ego centric. 
 Remaining objective, empathetic, and non-threatening, 
and behaving maturely as a good team 
player
 Consistency participation 
 Keenness in listening and observing 
 Time sharing and orderly conduct 
 Ability to handle turbulent situations 
 Ability to cut excessively exuberant participants down 
to size 
 Ability to dominate the proceedings without bullying 
others 
 Avoiding personal comments
o The success of any team depends to a large extent, on 
its leader. 
o The candidate who possesses both functional ability 
and coordinating ability would emerge as the leader. 
o Functional ability involves knowledge, mental and 
physical energy, emotional stability, objectivity, 
communication skill, integrity and emotional 
intelligence.
 Sitting comfortably 
 Listening to topic 
 Organizing ideas 
 Speaking at the earliest 
 Identifying supporters/ 
opponents 
 Keeping track of time 
 Sharing time fairly 
 Maintaining eye 
contact 
 Taking notes 
 Aiming for summary if 
needed
 Being in a hurry 
 Being silent 
 Dominating 
vocally/physically 
 Assuming role of chairman 
 Introducing topic 
 Taking extreme stance 
 Looking at faculty 
 Moving excessively 
 Throwing all ideas at one shot 
 Speaking fast 
 Digressing 
 Indulging in ill conversation 
 Paying attention to bull dozers 
 Using slang 
 Getting emotional
Group discussion

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Group discussion

  • 1. Group Discussion Presented By:- Darshan Chhatbar (110210106008)
  • 2.  It refers to the situation where a particular number of people (three to eight) meet face to face and through free oral interaction, originate, share and discuss ideas to arrive at a decision or solution to a problem.  Group discussions are used for decision-making and problem solving.  They are also used widely as a personality test for evaluating several candidates simultaneously.
  • 3. Organizational group discussions Group discussions as a part of a selection process.
  • 4.  Restricts discussion or interpersonal communication during the decision-making process.  Though group members are all physically present as in a tradition committee meeting, they operate independently.
  • 5.  A group of candidates is given a topic or case for discussion.  Normally groups of eight to ten candidates formed into a leaderless group, and are given a specific situation to analyze and discuss within a given time limit.  The group sits in circle or U-shape.  They may either be given their choice of seat or seat allotted.  This panel observes and evaluates.
  • 6. During a GD employers evaluate potential for leadership and ability to work in a team.  The four components generally evaluated in a group discussion are:-  Knowledge  Communication skills  Group behavior  Leadership potential
  • 7. Candidate assessed in terms of:-  Active listening  Clarity of thought and expression  Apt language  Appropriateness of body language  Lucidity
  • 8.  Tone:- Quality or character of the voice expression a particular feeling or mood.  Voice:- Power of speech.  Articulation:- Act of speaking or expressing an idea in words.  Fluency:- Speaking or writing in an easy, flowing style.  Modulation:- Variations in rate, tone, or volume of voice.  Good delivery:- The ideas expressed fluently in the right voice, right tone, and right articulation.  It isn’t sufficient to have ideas. They have to be expressed effectively.
  • 9. o Fluency and accuracy in use of language free from grammatical errors. o Directly, clearly and precisely put ideas in a organized fashion. o Simplicity and unambiguity o Using too much of jargon or high-sounding words or ambiguous expressions may project as a show-off and may not endear to group members.
  • 10. Looking attentively at the speaker and nodding While speaking, ensuring no one is ignored. Looking at everybody. Avoiding overt gestures. Avoiding pointing out fingers. Avoiding monotonous posture by shifting slightly in the chair or placing arm on the back of your chair.  Not showing interest or dislike in the topic.  Even if one does not like the topic he should try to develop interest and reveal interest and enthusiasm through appropriate facial expression.
  • 11.  group behavior is reflected in ability to interact with other members of the group on brief acquaintance.  Emotional maturity and balance promotes good interpersonal relationships. One is expected to be more people centric and less ego centric.  Remaining objective, empathetic, and non-threatening, and behaving maturely as a good team player
  • 12.  Consistency participation  Keenness in listening and observing  Time sharing and orderly conduct  Ability to handle turbulent situations  Ability to cut excessively exuberant participants down to size  Ability to dominate the proceedings without bullying others  Avoiding personal comments
  • 13. o The success of any team depends to a large extent, on its leader. o The candidate who possesses both functional ability and coordinating ability would emerge as the leader. o Functional ability involves knowledge, mental and physical energy, emotional stability, objectivity, communication skill, integrity and emotional intelligence.
  • 14.  Sitting comfortably  Listening to topic  Organizing ideas  Speaking at the earliest  Identifying supporters/ opponents  Keeping track of time  Sharing time fairly  Maintaining eye contact  Taking notes  Aiming for summary if needed
  • 15.  Being in a hurry  Being silent  Dominating vocally/physically  Assuming role of chairman  Introducing topic  Taking extreme stance  Looking at faculty  Moving excessively  Throwing all ideas at one shot  Speaking fast  Digressing  Indulging in ill conversation  Paying attention to bull dozers  Using slang  Getting emotional