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Group Discussion
Group Members :
 Tarun Kanade 14020541061
 Rohit Nagare 14020541062
 Smitashree Das 14020541063
 Nagendra Battala 14020541064
 Akanksha Chaudhary 14020541065

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What is Group Discussion ?
 It is a technique or a method used for screening candidates as well as testing
their potential.
 It is used as a tool to assess candidates in a group at one go in order to select
the best in comparative perspective.
 It is also called leaderless discussion as it aims to find out the natural
leadership level of candidates.
 It is essentially a verbal -oriented performance where participants have to
talk their way out.

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Organization Related Context
Recruitment
Group discussion has become an inevitable part of recruitment process. It measures certain attributes of
candidates that are otherwise difficult to identify & time consuming to assess.
Admission to B-Schools
Group Discussions are an important part of the short-listing process for admission to B-Schools as working
with groups is one of the most important parameter of success as a manager.

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Types of Group Discussion
Group Tasks
Case Studies
Topic Based
• Based on specific topics
• Could be Factual, Controversial, or Abstract topics
• Normally used during recruitment process in organizations
• Tries to simulate a real-life situation with an objective to get you to
think about the situation from various angles.
• Information about the situation is given and participants are asked as a
group to resolve the situation. There are no incorrect answers /
perfect solutions.
• This type of GDs are normally used by management institutes.
• These are an extension of case studies where specific objectives are to
be achieved as a group.

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Stages Of Group Discussion
Initiation
• Joining and introduction
• Welcoming
• Understanding the purpose
Discussion
• The moderator throws it open to the group
• Involvement of every participant
• Encourages silent participants to contribute
• Keep a check on dominant speakers
• Addresses conflicts and keeps it on-track
Conclusion
• Consolidating and arriving at a consensus
• Written or oral summary may be asked
• Highlighting the important points that emerged

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Specific Skills Required
Group Discussion
 Depth of subject
 Communication Skills
 Level of confidence
 Analytical Skills
 Leadership Qualities
 Soft Skills
 Use of Appropriate Verbal
and non-verbal Language
 Effective Listening
 Clarity Of Expressions
 Group Dynamics

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Roles played during Group Discussion
Initiator
Contributor
Channelizes
Loan taker
Confrontationist
Moderator
Concluder

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Do’s & Don’ts of Group Discussion
 Listen to subject carefully
 Speak Politely and pleasantly
 Give others a chance to speak
 Disagree politely
 Support your point with facts and
Figures
Over speak and Intervene
Argue and Shout
Talk Irrelevant
Pose negative body Gestures
Try to dominate
Display low self confidence

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