DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT Topic :
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