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A Very warm

welcome and

A Very happy New

Year

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BackgroundAPRM

Difference in evaluationProcedural dichotomy

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Todays CharterGroup Discussion(GD)Personal Interview(PI}ExtemporeMock GDMock PIExtempore lecturette

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GroupDiscussion

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Group Discussion

It refers to the situation where aparticular number of people (threeto eight) meet face to face andthrough free oral interaction,originate, share and discuss ideasto arrive at a decision or solution toa problem.

Group discussions are used fordecision-making and problemsolving. They are also used widely as a

personality test for evaluating

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Categories of Group Discussion

Organizational groupdiscussionsGroup discussions as a part ofa selection process.

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The Nominal Group technique Restricts discussion or interpersonal

communication during the decision-making

process

Though group members are all physicallypresent as in a tradition committeemeeting, they operateindependently

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Structure and Objective

A group of candidates is given a topicor case for discussion. Normally groups of eight to tencandidates formed into a leaderlessgroup , and are given a specificsituation to analyze and discuss

within a given time limit

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Structure and Objective

The group sits in circle or U-shape They may either be given their choice

of seat or seat allotted. This panel observes and evaluates

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Evaluation ComponentsDuring a GD employers evaluatepotential for leadership and ability to

work in a team.The four components generallyevaluated in a group discussion are: Knowledge Communication skills Group behaviour Leadership potential

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Communication SkillsCandidate assessed in terms of:

Active listening Clarity of thought and expression

Apt language

Appropriateness of body language

Lucidity

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Tone : Quality or character of the voiceexpression a particular feeling or mood

Voice : Power of speech Articulation : Act of speaking or

expressing an idea in words

Fluency : Speaking or writing in an easy,flowing style Modulation : Variations in rate, tone, or

volume of voice

Good delivery : The ideas expressedfluently in the right voice, right tone,and right articulation.

It isnt sufficient to have ideas. They have to beexpressed effectively.

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Apt Languageo Fluency and accuracy in use oflanguage free from grammaticalerrors.oDirectly, clearly and precisely putideas in a organized fashion.oSimplicity and unambigusityoUsing too much of jargon or high-sounding words or ambiguousexpressions may project as a show-offand may not endear to group

members.

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Effective Use of Body LanguageLooking attentively at the speaker andnoddingWhile speaking, ensuring no one isignored. Looking at everybody.Avoiding overt gesturesAvoiding pointing out fingersAvoiding monotonous posture by shiftingslightly in the chair or placing arm on theback of your chairNot showing interest or dislike in the

topic.Even if one does not like the topic heshould try to develop interest and revealinterest and enthusiasm throughappropriate facial expression.

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Group Behaviour ( Team Spirit) group behaviour is reflected in ability to

interact with other members of the groupon brief acquaintance.

Emotional maturity and balancepromotes good interpersonalrelationships. One is expected to bemore people centric and less egocentric . Remaining objective, empathetic, and non-

threatening, and behaving maturely as agood team player

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Essence Consistency participation

Keenness in listening and observing

Time sharing and orderly conduct

Ability to handle turbulent situationsAbility to cut excessively exuberant

participants down to size

Ability to dominate the proceedings

without bullying othersAvoiding personal comments

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Leadership Skillso The success of any team depends to a

large extent, on its leader.

o The candidate who possesses bothfunctional ability and coordinating ability

would emerge as the leader.

o Functional ability involves knowledge,

mental and physical energy, emotionalstability, objectivity, communication skill,

integrity and emotional intelligence

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Dos Sitting comfortably Listening to topic Organizing ideas Speaking at the earliest Identifying supporters/

opponents

Keeping track oftime

Sharing time fairly Maintaining eye

contact Taking notes Aiming for

summary if needed

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Donts Being in a hurry Being silent Dominating

vocally/physically Assuming role of

chairman Introducing topic Taking extreme stance Looking at faculty

Moving excessively Throwing all ideas at one

shot Speaking fast Digressing Indulging in ill

conversation Paying attention to bull

dozers Using slang Getting emotional

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