2. PURPOSE OF GROUP COMMUNICATION
To share and exchange information and
ideas
To collect information or feedback on any
project/policy/scheme
To arrive at a decision on important
matters
3. To solve a problem which is of concern to
the organization as a whole
To discuss the issues related to a particular
topic in relation to the group itself or for
the benefit of a larger audience
To elaborate upon any work undertaken
or research done in order to elicit
feedback
7. GROUP DISCUSSION AS A PART OF
SELECTION PROCESS
Group discussion have become an integral
part of most selection processes today.
8. Evaluation Components
Knowledge
Communication skills
Active Listening
Clarity of Thought and Expression
Apt Language
Appropriateness of Body Language
Characteristics of Group Discussion
10. APPROACH TO TOPICS AND CASE
STUDIES
Group Discussions Based on a Topic
Group Discussions Based on a Case Study
11. MEETINGS
INFORMAL PURPOSES
To communicate important or sensitive information
To explore new ideas and concepts
To provide feedback
To present a report
To gain support for an idea, or project
12. DECISION-MAKING PURPOSES
To reach a decision
To solve a problem
To reconcile a conflict
To negotiate an agreement
To win acceptance for a new idea, plan or system