Question

Write short note on the following step of selection.

Group discussion

Answer 1

1. In an interview, the candidate gets no opportunity to participate and show his leadership ability.
2. Therefore, the interviewer cannot judge the leadership and social make-up of the candidate.
3. Group discussion is a useful means of judging the leadership ability and social traits of candidates.
4. In a group discussion, a problem is given to a small group consisting of 8–10 candidates.
5. Members of the group discuss the problem and interact with one· another.
6. The· observer guides the discussion. He records how many times and in what way each member addresses/reacts to other members, and he puts forth his views on the problem.
7. Some members may initiate and lead the discussion, while others may participate very little.
8. The leadership qualities, behaviour and judgement of every member can be judged on the basis of observations made.