Question

First objective of group discussion​

Answer 1

The objective of a group discussion is to evaluate certain attributes in a candidate that can be otherwise difficult or time consuming to ascertain. Panelists or evaluators in a group discussion will look out for communication skills.

Answer 2

Group discussion is the practice of a organized conversation by a group of people on a particular subject, evaluating different known and unknown aspects of that topic.

Group discussions are a common practice in MBA studies as well as other places that require public interactions.

Its first objective is to evaluate the speaking power, thinking and listening abilities and logical approach for a particular topic of the involved persons which in normal circumstances is difficult to ascertain.