MBA GD Topics
Is Group discussion is very important in MBA Selection process
Typically a management institute employs more than one method of screening the candidates in admission process. At most of the B-school the selection process comprises the following.
Written test, Group Discussion (GD), Interview
As a manager, you will always be working in teams, as a member or as a leader. Therefore how you interact or work in a team becomes an important criterion for your selection. That is the reason why management institutes include GD as a component of the selection procedure.”
The role of GD & Interview in MBA selection process
why a group discussion required? : GD and Interview assess the candidate’s communication skills, knowledge level etc… It is very essential for potential management graduate and potential mangers to have such group communication skill. A candidate without the ability to communicate his/her ideas effectively in a group situation will be a misfit in such an environment
Details of Group discussion
1. Group size : The number of participation in a group for GD varies from institute to institute or organization to organization
” While the average group size is between eight to twelve members, you should not surprised if the group size is bigger. In some management institutes have had even 20 or more students per group in their group discussion.”
2.Seating arrangement : The Participants of GD are made to sit together in a circular/semi-circular fashion. in a U -shaped or in a rectangle ‘board room seating arrangement.
3.Time allotted: Normally each group is given 15 to 20 minutes for discussing the topic. ” Ensure that you make substantive contributions within the first 15 to 20 minutes to avoid being caught on the wrong foot, especially if the GD is terminated ahead of scheduled time.
4.Communication by the moderator : The moderator focus on the approach you take to address the issue, and not on your prescription in the form of conclusion or solution.
GD topics for practice
Knowledge based topics
? India spends too much on defense . Discuss?
? Unique Identification Number
? E- commerce is the face and pace of economic reforms
? Cold War
? Is terrorism the price we have to pay for democracy?
? Globalization and Privatization
? Is Mixed Economy preferred?
? MBA or PGDM?
? Privatization of Universities/colleges/schools
? Does India need a dictatorship?
? MBA in India is overrated
Abstract topic :
? The way to heaven is through hell
? A Teardrop on my Guitar
? Green is better than red
? Where there’s a will there’s away
? Dead yesterday unborn tomorrow
? 26 Alphabets
? I think, therefore I am.
? Infinite Numbers
? money is sweeter than honey
? A Walk to Remember
? Six Billion and One Gold
General topics :
? Quality of management education in India
? Women managers are less effective
? The IAS is more challenging than MBA
? A world without oil
? Foreign investment in all forms of media should be allowed
? Engineering students should be made to study social sciences and arts
? Unemployment in rural India
? Testing of products on animals. Is it necessary?
Is Group discussion is very important in MBA Selection process
Typically a management institute employs more than one method of screening the candidates in admission process. At most of the B-school the selection process comprises the following.
Written test, Group Discussion (GD), Interview
As a manager, you will always be working in teams, as a member or as a leader. Therefore how you interact or work in a team becomes an important criterion for your selection. That is the reason why management institutes include GD as a component of the selection procedure.”
The role of GD & Interview in MBA selection process
why a group discussion required? : GD and Interview assess the candidate’s communication skills, knowledge level etc… It is very essential for potential management graduate and potential mangers to have such group communication skill. A candidate without the ability to communicate his/her ideas effectively in a group situation will be a misfit in such an environment
Details of Group discussion
1. Group size : The number of participation in a group for GD varies from institute to institute or organization to organization
” While the average group size is between eight to twelve members, you should not surprised if the group size is bigger. In some management institutes have had even 20 or more students per group in their group discussion.”
2.Seating arrangement : The Participants of GD are made to sit together in a circular/semi-circular fashion. in a U -shaped or in a rectangle ‘board room seating arrangement.
3.Time allotted: Normally each group is given 15 to 20 minutes for discussing the topic. ” Ensure that you make substantive contributions within the first 15 to 20 minutes to avoid being caught on the wrong foot, especially if the GD is terminated ahead of scheduled time.
4.Communication by the moderator : The moderator focus on the approach you take to address the issue, and not on your prescription in the form of conclusion or solution.
GD topics for practice
Knowledge based topics
? India spends too much on defense . Discuss?
? Unique Identification Number
? E- commerce is the face and pace of economic reforms
? Cold War
? Is terrorism the price we have to pay for democracy?
? Globalization and Privatization
? Is Mixed Economy preferred?
? MBA or PGDM?
? Privatization of Universities/colleges/schools
? Does India need a dictatorship?
? MBA in India is overrated
Abstract topic :
? The way to heaven is through hell
? A Teardrop on my Guitar
? Green is better than red
? Where there’s a will there’s away
? Dead yesterday unborn tomorrow
? 26 Alphabets
? I think, therefore I am.
? Infinite Numbers
? money is sweeter than honey
? A Walk to Remember
? Six Billion and One Gold
General topics :
? Quality of management education in India
? Women managers are less effective
? The IAS is more challenging than MBA
? A world without oil
? Foreign investment in all forms of media should be allowed
? Engineering students should be made to study social sciences and arts
? Unemployment in rural India
? Testing of products on animals. Is it necessary?
