Group Discussion as Part of a Selection Process

(1):-Evaluation Components. (2):- Approach To Topics AND Case Study. (3):- Tips for Success IN Group Discussion.

Prepared by:- Jason… 12SOMCA21018

What is group discussion.?

Selection process for an admission or job.

Judging the personality of candidates. Today, almost every companies (including TCS,WIPRO,INFOSYS)

IT and non-IT has GD as part of their Selection Process.

(1):-Evaluation Components (1):- Knowledge.

(2):- Communication skills.

- Active listening. - Clarity of thought and expression. - Apt language (Free of grammatical error). - Appropriateness of body language.

(3):- Group behaviour (Team spirit).

(4):- Leadership potential (Skills).

(1):-Evaluation Component

(1) Knowledge:- Depth and range of your knowledge (Field related).

Analytical and organizational ability to work in team.

Your Ideas ,knowledge, and your approach to the topic or case contribute to your success in the group discussion.

(1):- Evaluation Component

(2) Communication skills:-

Active listening.

Clarity of thought and expression.

Apt language (Free of grammatical error).

Appropriateness of body language.

(1):- Evaluation Component

(2) Communication skills:-Active listening.

(1):- Evaluation Component (2) Communication skills:-

Clarity of expression.

- Tone:- (expressing particular feeling or mood) - Voice:- (correct projection of voice )

- Articulation:- (act of speaking or expressing )

- Fluency:- ( using flowing style (rising, falling))

- Modulation:- ( variations in tone like sad , happiness )

- Good delivery:- ( Ideas expressed fluently like right voice and right tone)

(1):- Evaluation Component(2) Communication skills:-

Apt language:- (Free of grammatical errors)

- Be clear with your meaning. - Do not use long sentences. - Keep your language simple and clear. - Remember complication doesn’t create impact, but content does.

(1):- Evaluation Component (2) Communication skills:- Appropriate body language:-

Attention…….. Your score at a group discussion depends not only on your verbal communication skills , but also non- verbal skills . Your body language says a lot about you.

(1):- Evaluation Component (3) Group behaviour (Team Spirit):- Your group behavior is reflected in your ability

to interact with other members. Like emotional maturity and balance promotes with good interpersonal relationships.

(1):- Evaluation Component (3) Group behaviour (Team Spirit):-for example, When someone provokes you with a personal comment, do you

keep cool or do you react with anger.?? Does your behavior come across as objective, empathetic, and non – threatening.?

(1):- Evaluation Component (4) Leadership skillsThe success of any team depends , to a leader.

A group can’t carry on its assigned work effectively without a leader. So , there is no appointed leader in a group discussion for selection process.

The candidate who possesses both functional ability and coordinating ability will emerge as the leader.

(1):- Evaluation Component (4) Leadership skills

Aspect of group behavior assessed in a group discussion.

(1):- Consistency in participation.(2):- Keenness in listening and observing.(3):- Time sharing and Orderly Conduct.(4):- Ability to handle turbulent situations(5):- Avoiding the Personal comments.

Congratulations…. You have completed Evaluation components

from Group discussion as a part of selection process…

(2)Approach to Topics and Case studyThese are the mainly two categories of Group discussion.(1):- Group Discussion Based on a Topic.

(2):- Group Discussion Based on a Case Study.----------------------------------------------------------------- First of all we will do general Discussion on

How will you approach to the topics and case study.??

(2)Approach to Topics and Case studyWhile you are attending group discussion you

have to take cares of these,

When you are presented with a topic for group discussion , take a minute or two to think about the topic with an open mind and note down the major issues.

Don’t directly jump to any conclusion, First make sure that you Covered entire things which is in your topic and case study .

Always remember when you elaborate on your reason evaluator

will only get an impression of what you think and not how you think.

(2)Approach to Topics and Case study(1):- Group discussion based on a Topic:-Topic based group discussion are generally more difficult to

handle than case study because of there is no starting point for candidates ‘ thought , process, particularly when the topic is

unfamiliar.

Keep in mind Panel may or may not allow more time for thinking . So first of all generate your ideas as quickly as you can.

In order to start your speaking as early as possible. While speaking , not only must you develop the ideas. But also thing ahead for subsequent ideas.

(2)Approach to Topics and Case study(1):- Group discussion based on a Topic:-

These are the category that you can divide In

1) Knowledge Based Topics. 2) Abstract Topics. 3) Controversial Topics. 4) Opinion Seeking Topics.

(2)Approach to Topics and Case study(1):- Group discussion based on a Topic:-

1) Knowledge Based Topics:-

• Examples:• a) Unique Identification Number.• f) MBA or MCA? • g) Privatization of Universities/colleges/schools

(2)Approach to Topics and Case study(1):- Group discussion based on a Topic:-

2):-Abstract Topics:

In such topics, your comprehension skills and communication skills are judged.• Example:• 1) 26 Alphabets• 2) Infinite Numbers• 3) A Walk to Remember

• Such topics do not require facts or figures but simply judge your imagination and how well you can associate it with you day to

day life.

(2)Approach to Topics and Case study(1):- Group discussion based on a Topic:-

3) Controversial Topics:-

Such topics can lead to an argument, they’re argumentative in nature.

They are meant to generate controversy and at the same time, judge the analytical skills of the participant to see if he/ she can think rationally.

Example:

1) Reservation system should be removed. 2) Politics in India. 3) Do you think. migration is increasing day to day from village to city

(2)Approach to Topics and Case study(1):- Group discussion based on a Topic:-

4) Opinion Seeking Topics:-

In such topics, candidates are asked to put across their opinions, their point of views.

such topics and also your ability to work in a team which means

that your leadership skills are also judged. Example:- 1) Women – boon to the society or bane to the society. 2) Love Marriage or Arranged Marriage. 3) Nuclear Family or Joint Family.

(2)Approach to Topics and Case study(2):- Group Discussion based on a case study

If your Analytical skills are good, then case study are easier to handle than topic based group discussion.

Cases are discussion of situations (in business or other organizations) like past action, a decision on your future action, or both

You also need to carefully examine each word of the topic , if possible and there are no word which can have different impressions.

If some ambiguity exists, it makes sense to define the terms first.

Congratulations…. You have completed Approach to Topics and

Case study from Group discussion as a part of selection process…

(3):- Tips for Success in Group Discussions • These are the tips that you can use before or

after your group discussion.Always enter the room with a piece of paper and pen.Listen to the topic carefully. Then categories it like

(Knowledge Based Topics, Abstract topic, Controversial topics, Opinion Seeking Topics).

Organize your idea before speaking.Keep track of time and share time fairly.Have an open mind and listen to others’ views.Display a spirit of cooperation and an accommodation

nature.

Conclusion…… You Have Successfully learnt :-

Evaluation components. Approach to topics and case study.

Tips for success in Group discussion.

(1):- Evaluation Components:-

Knowledge.

Communication Skills.

Group behavior(Team spirit).

Leadership potential.

(2):- Approach to Topics and Case Study:-

Group discussion based on a Topic.

Group discussion based on a case study.

(3):- Tips for success in Group discussion:- Always enter the room with a piece of paper and pen.

Listen to the topic carefully. Then categories it like (Knowledge Based Topics, Abstract topic, Controversial topics, Opinion Seeking Topics)

Organize your idea before speaking.

Have an open mind and listen to others’ views.

Display a spirit of cooperation and an accommodation nature.

Thanks for your co-operation

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May Jesus Bless to all of you

And Best of luck for your next topic