GROUP

COMMUNICATION

DATARI SAKIBALI

(130210125022)

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

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

GROUP DISCUSSION

Group discussions are widely used in many organizations for decision making and problem solving.

TWO CATEGORIES OF GROUP

DISCUSSION

Organizational Group Discussions

Group Discussions as a part of a Selection Process

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP

DISCUSSIONS

Brainstorming

Nominal Group Technique

Delphi Technique

GROUP DISCUSSION AS A PART

OF SELECTION PROCESS

Group discussion have become an integral part of most selection processes today.

Characteristics of Group Discussion

Evaluation Components

Knowledge

Communication skills

Active Listening

Clarity of Thought and Expression

Apt Language

Appropriateness of Body Language

Group Behaviour

Leadership Skills

APPROACH TO TOPICS AND

CASE STUDIES

Group Discussions Based on a Topic

Group Discussions Based on a Case Study

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

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

PREPARATION

Time

Duration

Agenda

Venue

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