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GD is a simulation of what one can expect in a meeting at the workplace. During the meeting, everyone has his or her say. Members present their views forcefully and logically. The purpose of GD is to find whether the participants possess ability to think analytically and critical qualities needed to become an effective manager.

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GD is a simulation of what one can expect in a meeting at the

workplace.

During the meeting, everyone has his or her say. Members present their views forcefully and logically. The purpose of GD is to find whether the participants possess ability to think analytically and critical qualities needed to become an effective manager.

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While the written Exam tests comprehension and analytical skill, the GD tests people in the following

areas.Body language

Communication skills

Self confidence

Team skills

Listening ability

Ability to present one’s views logically

Time management

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A GD is a wonderful challenge because, one has a maximum of 20 to 30

minutes to show if one has it in him or her to become an effective manager.

Gearing up for a GD

1.Building up a good knowledge base

2.Having a daily dose of reading:- News papers, Magazines etc… and keeping eyes and ears open to happenings around in various areas.

3.Maintaining a positive attitude i.e: Staying motivated and excited about the upcoming challenges.

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Gearing up for a GD

4.Developing the abilities to see things from the other person’s view point also, and respect it even if you disagree.

5. Participating in mock GD s

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Initiation / and introductionThe following 3 distinct phases can be identified in a GD

1. Initiation / and introduction

2. Body of GD

3. Summarization / conclusion

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Initiation / and introduction

Initiating GD is a high profit – high loss strategy. The initiator can make a powerful impression with his / her content and communication skills after he / she initiates the GD, it will help him / her sail to the discussion smoothly.

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Body of GD

The need here is to be logical, balanced and clear. In presenting the perspective on the topic, one should not endorse or be critical of others’ views, but be polite and tactful. Being suggestive is better than asserting bluntly or being argumentative.

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Summarization / conclusion

a) New point should be avoided while summarizing.

b) Viewpoints all others should be included.

c) Every aspect of GD should be dwelt upon.

d) Summary should be brief and concise.

e) It must incorporate all important points brought out in the GD.

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Parameters to assess GD

a) Body language, cordiality and confidence

b) Avoiding argument and debate

c) Speaking ability

d) Speaking clearly

e) Addressing everyone

f) Listening fully

g) Listening attentively

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Parameters to assess GD

h) Contributing new facts

i) Following a systematic procedure

j) Giving a chance to other members

k) Being alert on points of order to keep the discussion on track and orderly.

l) Raising questions for clarifications

m) Summing up effectively

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To be effective in the GD

1) Try to grasp central point (core issue of the topic). Then build and conceptualize your point for presentation

2) Open your discussion with a short but emphatic statement, followed by brief analysis of the issue involved.

3) While expanding your points, stay centered on the issue being discussed and do not bring up too many points at a time. Doing so often leads to disconnection of thoughts and incoherent discussion

4) Try to think differently and creatively about the topic

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To be effective in the GD

5) Do not openly challenge another speakers view and create a row during the discussion.

6) This does not mean that you should not be assertive. Be assertive, but without offending others or being overtly aggressive.

7) It’s not enough to start well; You also have to end well. Try to summarize and give your brief conclusion.

8) Finally, practice as much as you can in different groups (informally on various topics)

Creative thinking and ability to present an issue differently (in a way not thought of by many) is a great skill for success in a very competitive GD.

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Do’s and Dont’s

DO’s

a) Introduce yourself to the group. Be specific and brief. In most cases it suffices to mention your name, institution and academic stream.

b) Take your seat as directed by the interviewer, and sit attentively.

c) Listen carefully topic being proposed for discussion. You may ask it to be repeated, if you need clarification, but be clear.

d) Carry a small pad and pencil to make a note of topic and main points by co - participants

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Do’s and Dont’s

DO’s

e) Conceptualize your approach and ideas by jotting down a few points, but do it quickly

f) Once ready take the lead to speak first, provided that no other candidate has begun speaking.

g) If you get a chance to begin first, start with saying, “May I Start” with the permission of the interviewer and the group.

h) Be brief and analytical

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Do’s and Dont’s

DO’s

i) During the discussion always address the group members and not the interviewer making eye contacts with the all group members.

j) It’s better to speak for a short while in the beginning (1 to 1 and half minutes) and then take the opportunity later to add some critical points after a few other have spoken.

k) Do not interrupt when someone is speaking

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Do’s and Dont’s

DO’s

l) Try to exhibit your leadership qualities by taking the lead in settling a point under discussion, that is being disrupted by others.

m) Exhibit your team spirit by co-operating with others during the discussion.

Be ready to summarize the main points discussed in your own words at the end (Jotting down important points during the discussion will be of great help). So, concentrate on the discussion very aggressively.

Thank the interviewer and the group members at the end.

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Do’s and Dont’s

Dont’s

a) Don’t lean on the table. Sit straight and comfortably and look up at each other

b) Do not whisper or top amongst yourself after the interviewer has started introducing.

c) Do not repeat exactly what another candidate has already said. You must always have your own points to add.

d) Do not remain silent for long. You must talk and contribute to the discussion at the earliest opportunity.

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Do’s and Dont’s

Dont’s

e) Do not start with any argumentative statement. Whatever you say must be value addition to the discussion.

f) Do not cut shot or interrupt another speaker to enter into the discussion wait for an opportune moment to enter the discussion at the earliest.

g) Do not simply say “I agree with you”. You must say based on your views and thoughts.

h) Do not try to dominate the discussion by intervening everyone or by talking for too long or frequently

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Do’s and Dont’sDont’s

i) Do not stray away from the main topic

j) Do not get agitated or angry because of difference views with others

k) Do not make any personal attack or remark. Remember this is a team game.

l) Do not add any new point of your own (which has not been discussed) while summarizing.

m) Do not show any sign of indifference during the discussion: be enthusiastic during the discussion.

These are easily said than done. Frequent informal mock sessions will make them easier.

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Try out Mock Group Discussions on the following:-

1) US war on Iraq: Justified or not

2) Role of UN in peace keeping

3) Position of women in India compared to other nations

4) Environment management

5) Is China better than India in Software?

6) Should Sonia Gandhi be made the PM?

7) BPO’s in India

8) Government contribution to IT

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Try out Mock Group Discussions on the following:-

9) Will punch lines Advt.?

10) Pre marital sex

11) Is china a threat to Indian industry

12) India or West, which is the land of opportunities?

13) Water resources should be nationalized

14) Balance between professional life and family life

15) Effect of cinema on youth

16) Education in India compared to foreign nations

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Try out Mock Group Discussions on the following:-

17) What is the effect of movies on youth?

18) Are studies more beneficial in India or abroad

19) Cricket should be banned or not

20) Is china a threat to India

21) Present state of Indian Cricket team

22) Love marriage / arranged marriage

23) Advantages of co – education

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HOT TOPICS

24) How to deal with international terrorism?

25) Should we pursue our policy of dialogue with Pakistan?

26) Are peace and non – violence out dated concepts?

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Try out Mock Group Discussions on the following:-

CURRENT TOPICS

27) A unipolar World spells disaster for under developed countries like India

28) Is globalization really necessary

29) What shall we do about our ever increasing population

30) Corruption is the price we pay for democracy

31) Foreign Television channels are destroying our cultures

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Try out Mock Group Discussions on the following:-

CURRENT TOPICS

32) With media publishing and telecasting trivia, censorship is the need of the hour

33) Beauty contests degrade womanhood

34) The rise of regional blocks threatens independent nations like India

35) Is dependence on Computers a good thing?

36) Do beauty and brain go together

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CURRENT TOPICS

37) When I woke up in the morning I saw …

38) A ship docked in the harbour can not face the storm

39) Just as we have smoke – free zones, we should have child free zones

40) Marriage is a social trap

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Try out Mock Group Discussions on the following:-

SOCIAL TOPICS

41) The internet chains have come on the wings if signs and technology but are no less restrictive for all that

42) Secularism has become a tool to justify wrongs done by the minorities

43) Media is mixed blessing / how ethical is media?

44) To fight AIDS, stop being coy about sex education

45) What should India strive – westernization or modernization

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ECONOMIC TOPICS

46) Developing countries need trade not aid

47) Why do we lag behind china

48) Capitalism is very flawed system but others are so much worse

49) Flexibility of labour laws is the key to attract more foreign direct investments

50) Is the business of business only business?

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POLITICAL TOPICS

51) Reserving seats for women in Panchayat has been a farce and has distracted from developing a more genuine voice of women

52) Have the nuclear test of 1998 benefited or harmed India?

53) Voters, not political parties are responsible for criminalization of politics

54) India should go for the presidential form of democracy

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ECONOMIC TOPICS

55) In our economic matters there is an excessive tendency towards the thinking rather than doing every cloud has a silver lining

56) Can the economy achieve 8.5% growth rate

57) Is the disinvestment really that good for India or is a rethink in order

58) Are co – operatives relevant in today’s globalised environment

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ECONOMIC TOPICS

59) Foreign aid is the dangerous drug that can stimulate in small dozes that can become fatally addictive in larger dozes

60) Modern day sport in industrialized society is an industry, as anything else

61) Government should clean its own hands before pointing finger at the private sector

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MANAGEMENT TOPICS

62) Is management an art or a science

63) The rush for MBA is really a rush for big money

64) Ethics in business are just a passing fashion

65) The objective of management is to maximize profit

66) Do professional managers have a chance in our family run Businesses

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MANAGEMENT TOPICS

67) The internet is an exercise in hype

68) Is an MBA necessary to succeed in life

69) Family – owned business vs professionally – run businesses

70) Smaller businesses and start - ups have more scope for professional growth

71) Dot com or doubt com

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MANAGEMENT TOPICS

72) Managerial skills learnt in class room can never match those learn from experience

73) The power ministry should cut off supplies to all defaulting S E B s

74) Democracies hampering India’s progress

75) Religion is the private affair and should not be a concern for the state

76) MBA in India is highly over rated

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MANAGEMENT TOPICS

77) Decreasing defends expenditure and increasing social expenditure

78) Nothing succeeds like success

79) Marxism and its future all over the world

80) Universal disarmament is a must

81) RED IS RED, AND GREEN IS GREEN