DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

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SUBMITTED BY : TWINKLE PATEL HETAL RATHOD DRASHTI SHAH

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DEFINATION A discussion group is a group of

individuals with similar interest who gather either formally or informally to bring up ideas, solve problems or give comments.

8 – 10 prospects participate and discuss. Time limit : Between 20-45 minutes. Given case study – solve issue.

FORMAL GROUP DISCUSSTION

INFORMAL GROUP DISCUSSTION

TYPES OF GROUP DISSUSSION TOPIC BASED 

• Factual Topics• Controversial Topics• Abstract Topic

CASE-BASED

PREPARATION FOR ANY GROUP DISCUSSION: Reading Mocks Dressing

During the Class Discussion:

• Leadership Skills • Communication Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Persuasive Skills 

REASONS FOR USING A GD Like a Candidate

Helps to understand a subject deeper Improves your capacity to think critically Help in solving a certain problem Helps the group to take a particular decision Gives you the opportunity to hear other

students’ thoughts Improves your current listening skills Increases your self confidence in speaking Change your thought patterns

As a possible Interviewer It facilitates in understanding a new

candidates interpersonal skills It helps in identifying when a candidate is able

to work in a new team It facilitates in understanding versions attitude Finally helps in choosing the perspective

candidate in a perspective methodology

DISADVANTAGES OF GROUP DISCUSSION Time consuming Diffusion of responsibility Lower efficiency Group think Inequality in getting work Loss of creativity

DO’S It’s just a discussion, not a

debate Seat comfortably and

prepare yourself mentally Gather your thoughts Keep an eye contact while

speaking Be confident Don’t shout Take your opportunity to

speak

DON’T

Endless speaking Nervous silence Emotional outburst Lack of confidents Poor communication skills Bad body language Interrupting Failing to keep track

GROUP DISCUSSION – THREE IMPORTANT TIPS

Initiation Techniques Body of the Group Discussion

Different ways to initiate a GD and produce a good first impressions are:

1. Quotes2. Definition3. Question4. Shock statement5. Facts, figures and statistics6. Short story7. General statement

Summarizing or Concluding