Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Group Discussions





Listed Topics:



1. Is Corporate Social Responsibility more than a fancy concept?
2. Reverse Engineering: Is it an absolute evil or does it make technology accessible and affordable?
3. What are patent wars and how can India guard its intellectual capital?
4. Vision of an India with a sound economic basis: Is the Indian economy getting cut-off from the grass-roots? Should economy be left to the economists?
5. Can hacking be ethical?
6. Is it possible to hack phones?







Homework:
1.Read about patent battles fought by India. eg: Texamati. Compare durations of patents in India and America.
2. Read case studies of Sahara, Tatas and Reliance on CSR models. Any government injunctions may be studied.
3.Lately, Apple and Samsung had a suit on patents-recall it.
4. Is liberalization and deregulation divesting Indian populace of a decent life? Are our ministers becoming superfluous, considering that in such regimes government can control people and levy taxes on them, but cannot control corporates and keep tab on them?





Some golden rules to follow during the GD/PI from Jagran Josh
•    In the time provided (if any) to think and organise, think critically, analyse thoroughly and then try to arrive on the conclusions. Irrelevant points and facts should be avoided instead stick to the point with objectivity.
•    It is really a good way to summarise the given subject and then raise the questions based upon the same. Sometimes it is also a good idea to generate the consensus how the discussion will happen and form rules. Like opener may ask permission of group that everyone will be given chance to speak once in line and then general discussion starts.
•    Always raise hand before speaking. Avoid false starts, do not present wrong data or facts or deviate from topic.
•    Do not get too emotional & maintain etiquettes. Oppose to the points raised by other member(s) by pointing issues rather than launching a personal attack on any of the members.
•    Quality of thought: You can score a point if you speak less but make a valid point that is acceptable to the group. Don’t cook facts “like I recently read in newspaper, as per my facts in book… etc.). Most important is to digest the fact given in the case and its analysis and interpretation.
•    Avoid giving a negative impression.
•    Try to emerge as a leader as in, voice your opinion in a striking manner while at the same time listen to others carefully and also include their views in a diligent manner. Leadership quality is a must-have ingredient for GD.
What to do/ remember during GD/PI
•    Be assertive but in a polite manner with expression in voice. Be calm but not quiet.
•    Clarity in the thoughts must be there.
•    Appear pleasant with the other participating members. If it is a PI then with the interviewer.
•    Be logical while answering or questioning anything.
What not to do/ to avoid during GD/PI
•    One to one discussion or interactions with any of the members in the group instead make yourself involved with everyone present.
•    Pointing fingers, shouting or any such kind of impolite behavior.
•    Don’t use any slangs or abusive language.
•    Avoid negative body languages like shaking legs, yawning, drumming table, looking here and there or swinging pen or pencils e.tc.
Remember that it is totally your call, so go ahead with a fresh and logical mind and you will definitely make your day.


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