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    Group discussion is a method used to assess students' personality and suitability for jobs. It involves 8-12 members discussing a current topic within a time limit. Key prerequisites include preparation, knowledge, communication skills, presentation skills, and cooperation. Benefits include expanding knowledge, understanding strengths and weaknesses, and revealing leadership qualities. Features include a topic given by examiners, revolving discussion around the topic, and maintaining cordiality while freely expressing opinions. Participants should make original, well-reasoned points; listen actively; speak confidently and logically; and accept criticism politely.

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    Group discussion is a method used to assess students' personality and suitability for jobs. It involves 8-12 members discussing a current topic within a time limit. Key prerequisites include preparation, knowledge, communication skills, presentation skills, and cooperation. Benefits include expanding knowledge, understanding strengths and weaknesses, and revealing leadership qualities. Features include a topic given by examiners, revolving discussion around the topic, and maintaining cordiality while freely expressing opinions. Participants should make original, well-reasoned points; listen actively; speak confidently and logically; and accept criticism politely.

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    Group discussion is a method used to assess students' personality and suitability for jobs. It involves 8-12 members discussing a current topic within a time limit. Key prerequisites include preparation, knowledge, communication skills, presentation skills, and cooperation. Benefits include expanding knowledge, understanding strengths and weaknesses, and revealing leadership qualities. Features include a topic given by examiners, revolving discussion around the topic, and maintaining cordiality while freely expressing opinions. Participants should make original, well-reasoned points; listen actively; speak confidently and logically; and accept criticism politely.

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    Group Discussion

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    Pooja Kaul
    Group discussion is a method used to assess students' personality and suitability for jobs. It involves 8-12 members discussing a current topic within a time limit. Key prerequisites include preparation, knowledge, communication skills, presentation skills, and cooperation. Benefits include expanding knowledge, understanding strengths and weaknesses, and revealing leadership qualities. Features include a topic given by examiners, revolving discussion around the topic, and maintaining cordiality while freely expressing opinions. Participants should make original, well-reasoned points; listen actively; speak confidently and logically; and accept criticism politely.

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    Group DISCUSSION

    What is Group Discussion


    Group Discussion is a modern method of assessing students personality and his appropriateness for the job.

    Group Discussion The term suggests a discussion among a group of persons. The group will have 8 & 12 members who will express their views freely, on a topic of current issue. Within a given time limit the abilities of the members of the group are measured.

    Prerequisites of a Group Discussion

    Topics given by panelists Planning and preparation Knowledge with self-confidence Communication /listening skills Presentation Body Language and personal appearance Being calm and composed Co-operation

    Benefits in Group discussion Stimulation of thought process Expansion of knowledge Understanding of your strength and weakness. Your true personality is revealed and qualities of leadership crystallize

    Benefits of group discussion.. Cont.

    Language skills Academic knowledge Leadership skills people handling skills Team work General knowledge.

    Salient features of G.D Topic may be given to judge your public speaking talent. Discussion revolves around a specific subject. The examiner does not interfere once he announced the topic. Maintain cordiality and free expression of thought and opinion.

    Do`s in group discussion


    Relevance Make original points & support them by substantial reasoning . Listen to the other participants actively & carefully. Whatever you say must be with a logical flow,& validate it with an example as far as possible.

    Do`s in group discussion


    Modulate the volume, pitch and tone. Be considerate to the feelings of the others. Try to get your turn. Be an active participant, listen. Talk with confidence and selfassurance.

    Donts during group discussion Being shy /nervous / keeping isolated from G.D Interrupting another participant before his arguments are over Changed opinions Dont make fun of any participant even if his arguments are funny.

    Don'ts during group discussion

    Dont engage yourself in sub-group conversation. Dont repeat and use irrelevant content. Addressing yourself to the examiner.

    Important points in group discussion


    Be assertive: An assertive person is direct , honest careful about not hurting others selfrespect. A patient listener: listening to another person is one way of showing appreciation. Right language : Words can make friends & right words at the right time make the best results. Be analytical and fact-oriented : It is necessary to make relevant points which can be supported with facts and analyzed logically.

    Accept criticism
    If any member of the group criticizes or disapproves a point, it is unwise to get upset or react sharply. In case the criticism is flimsy,the same can be pointed out politely. Maximize participation ; one must try to contribute fully, vigorously & steadily throughout the discussion. Show leadership ability: A group discussion also evaluates your leadership qualities. Accept someone's point of view Praise the argument

    Accept the contradicts view Express your argument with few facts, cases, %, Newspapers publications etc. Express without hurting others feelings.

    Suggestions Never try to bluff.

    Practice group discussion with friends on different subjects. Remember !speech is a powerful weapon.

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