Group Discussion G.D preparation for GD helps to get job

what is group discussion?

Group discussion is an effective way to look at an issue from various angles. when a topic is discussed in a group , all the participants came out with their own ideas . it makes it easier ti come to a conclusion as we get the overall view of a problem .recently GD has emerge as a tool to measure one's behavioural emotional and psychological attributes.

Group discussion can access one's ability to meaningfully contribute towards the team's goal and the way he can work under stress therefore it is a part of selection process

Structure of group discussion GD:-

a group discussion usually consist of 8 to 12 people.it usually follows a three phased structure

1. brain storming
2. evalution
3. summary

types if group discussion GD:-

the following are the types of GD

1. Free wheeling
2. moderate-led
3. detailed observatory style
4.  

in the free wheeling GD the  participants have to manage every thing from deciding the topic of discussion to arranging their seats .in this form of GD examines   the overall capabilities of the candidate to work an organisation


moderater led GD have a moderator remain present during the discussions and a topic given to the participants in this kind of GD the analytical thinking of the participants is given importance

in detailed observatory style GD's the participants are observed from another room using audio visual aids.in this kind the examiner evaluates the candidates according to the behavior in the absence of an evaluator physically present before them.

kinds of topics:-
the following are the kinds of topic

1. factual 
2. controversial
3. abstract