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I have invented a list of fourthy public speaking topics for discussions and analyses in group discussions. They can be used in speech class for persuasive speaking assignments. Especially exploring a youth group discussion topic is an ideal method to test the listening, interhuman, persuasive and presentation skills of students. There are roughly four types of group discussion topics: Factual speech topics Controversial and argumentative issues Abstract discussion material Case studies Factual topics for a group are - as the word says - about facts. This is a sample list of speech topics on current issues and facts: Conspiracy is a very common form of political behaviour. The pros and cons of having a credit card. A chain gang is a modern form of slavery. Why drinking and driving is dangerous to yourself and others. Passive smoking is equally harmful. The economic boycott causes most of the problems in Cuba. International trade barriers work. City curfews help to prevent juvenile crime and to protect youth from victimization. The U.N. is mainly based on diplomacy and enhancing relationships. Affirmative action draws people to work they never considered before. A controversial group discussion topic is a speech topic that has many controversies, pros and cons. Keep in mind that all current group discussion topics are not my opinion, but just a sample list of speech topics! Sustainable urban living without the use of excessive natural resources must be our future. Are there extraterrestrials who influence events on Earth? Marijuana has a medical value. Direct mail is a special form of junk mail. The pros and cons of a female President. Online dating chats have nothing to do with a search for a soul mate. Should schools distribute condoms? Most people support embryonic stem cell research. Life imprisonment is a good alternative to capital punishment. What is wrong with child labor? Abstract group discussion topics are things that cannot be touched, not be easily defined or formulated. Just think in a creative manner and start a vivid group discussion with one of these abstract topics to talk about: The Nostradamus Code Breast Implants Bribery in Business Computer Viruses Bigamy Hidden Persuaders Moral Majority The Hippocratic Oath Political Correctness Vegetarianism The fourth type of group discussion topics are so-called case studies. You determine a problem and together with the other group members you have to find a satisfying solution. These are small group discussion topic ideas. Just modify and alter where necessary, these are just guiding light topic ideas: Leadership - What necessary changes are needed in your community organization and how do you want to lead the process? Malpractice Insurance - Doctors walk out on the job to protest the rising malpractice insurance costs. What to do about it? Work Ethics - Can we shape workers who have the sense that they serve the company ánd community? School Violence - What are the real causes of violence and bullying in Schools? Recycling - Sort out how to make money with recycling. Dropouts - Individual attention in safe schools and smaller classes; is that the way to stop students to drop out? Iraq - What are the best exit strategies? Speech Privacy - What are the best technologies to safeguard the right of free speech privacy on the internet? Minimum Wage - Why should we have a minimum wage or why not? Burnout - Should everybody check his or herself of burnout signs? How? Tip: try to make an inventory of various angles of view and opinions of the group discussion topics. Group Discussion TopicsKnow about the recent group discussion topics that are making rounds at the B-School entranceGroup discussion topics essentially depend on the objective of the group discussion. There is distinctive difference in the group discussion topics between group discussions for B-School selection, job interviews, selection for educational institutes other than management, and so on. Group discussion, which is an integral part of any B-School selection procedure, is aimed at testing the ability of the applicants to promptly think on a subject and clearly present his or her idea on the subject. This verbal test is also an effective way of judging the ability of the candidate to work in groups. In case of B-School entrance the group discussion topics are selected in such a way that these qualities of the test takers can clearly be judged.In case of management entrance selection procedures, group discussion topics are chosen from varied areas like political issues, environmental issues, science related topics and practically from any source. It is indeed impossible to guess from which area the topic will be chosen, but it always helps when you are aware of the recent and ongoing topics of discussions. Though it is not expected that the students will have thorough information on the topic of discussion, it is surely a great help for the test takers if they are familiar with the issue that is being discussed. It always helps to form an opinion and present your ideas when you are aware of the issue.Therefore at , we are providing an extensive collection of articles that deal in different topics for group discussions. We have provided list of topics that are categorically divided on the basis of subjects, type of entrance and educational institute where the test is being conducted. We have different list of probable GD topics for,FMS GD IIM Bangalore GD IIM Lucknow GD IIM Calcutta GD IIM Kozikote GD SCMHRD GD Subject wise GD GD Topics at IIMs IIFT & MDI GD B-School GDs Apart from this probable list of GD topics, we have extensive collection of articles that provide in-depth in-sight into the minute details of group discussion. The articles deal with varieties of topics such as basic concepts of group discussion, objectives of the test takers in a GD, roles people play in a GD, guide for how to prepare for GD, general tips for group discussion, tips for how to contribute meaningfully in a GD, ways of entering a discussion and strategies for a successful GD.Despite all these discussions, you should remember that the objective of the group discussions is not to judge the information that the students have on the group discussion topics but it is to judge the ability of the students to deal with the topic. The temperament and psychological poise of the test takers is of more importance than the information they share about the topics. So, just be confident about your abilities and free your mind from preconceived notions about an issue. Have an idea of the probable group discussion topics through and be prepared to take the test.Resume FormatAlways have a .doc (Microsoft Word) format and .txt format of your resume with you. When you are filling your resume in websites, you need the text format and when you are sending resume through mail, it's better to send the .doc format. Few companies may ask specifically for .rtf format. In such case, you don't have an option anyway. Resume Size Try to see to it that the .doc resume file size is less than 100 KB. Resume File NameDon't give some junk names as file name for the resume. If you keep use junk names, there is every possibility that your mail will travel to bulk/trash folder of recruiter. Your resume's file name should ideally denote your name, experience, technology, years of experience and company name. Keep some valid name for your resume.Example: Resume_Chetana_J2EE_3 Years_INFOSYS.docExample: Resume_Chetana_FRESHER_B Tech_Computers.doc Exclusive Mail IDsUse only one (or maximum of 2) mail Ids exclusively for the purpose of recruitments. Do NOT use those mail Ids for any other purpose (Especially you should not use it for subscribing to any GROUP mails or FORWARD mails). Standard Mail Service ProvidersYou must be careful about the service providers in which you open a mail account. Don't use the mail Ids/accounts from non-standard service providers. If they disconnect services suddenly, your mail ID fails and you need to resend resumes with new mail Id to all the companies you have already applied. So, always try to create mail Ids with standard service providers like Yahoo, Rediff, Google etc. Choose both mail Ids from different mail service providers. In case, if one service provider experiences technical problems, you can use the other service provider. Mail Space Always see to it that at least 50 % of your mailbox size is free. Delete unnecessary mails periodically. Send from same mail IDWhile sending the resume, preferably send it from the mail ID you have mentioned in your resume. Always keep a copyWhile sending the resume, always keep a CC/BCC to your mail ID (or at least keep your sent items ON) so that you will know whether the resume is attached properly and/or whether it's traveling to bulk mail folder. Subject LineIf the company mentions that a specific 'Job Code' has to be written in Subject Line, write that. If nothing specific, then give a proper subject line for your mail.Example: Resume - J2EE - 3 Years Experience - INFOSYS - Bangalore Covering LetterAlways try to include a "short" covering letter just containing your experience, current location, contact details (address & phone number) current company name, technology you are working in. Don't write too long covering letters. No HR will spend time on reading your long letters. Short is SweetDon't make the resume too long. Keep it short & sweet. It should be less than 3 pages (and up to a maximum of 4). The HR will hardly have 1 minute to glance at your resume. He won't have the time to read story-like resume. So, be precise, clear and straight to the point. Better use bullets for mentioning important points. Check BULK mail folderCheck the BULK mail folder before blindly emptying it. I have seen people who lost call letters because of it. INSIDE RESUME :: Header & Footer !Always have a header & footer in your resume. Header can contain a simple heading of your resume. Footer should preferably contain the page number. First Page is the best page to convey all about you !Typically the HR expects all the important details in the first page. He receives hundreds of resumes and hardly gets 1 minute to look at your resume and so he won't bother to search your resume for the required details, if the details are not found in his first glance at your resume. The first page of resume must contain the following things: Personal Details : Full Name, Date of Birth, Passport Number. Current Contact Details : Full Contact Address, Contact Phone Numbers, Mail ID & Alternate Mail ID. Work Experience Summary : All the companies you have worked so far, Company Address, Website, Dates of Duration in each Company. Don't assume that everyone knows about your company. (You can highlight if your current company has any good quality levels like CMM/CMMI) Job Responsibilities : Your job profile in your past companies. For example, you should highlight that you are working as 'Module Leader leading a team of 6 people' in your current company. Skill Set Summary : Highlight all the technologies you know well. Don't include any technologies you have not worked on. Certifications : Include any relevant certifications you have. That gives you an edge over others. Education Details Summary : Your Post Graduation, Graduation, Intermediate, 10 th details, Aggregate Percentage, Year of Pass out (Most important). Contact Details at the top, not at bottom !Contact Details should be at the top of resume, not at the bottom. Never include the contact details in Header or Footer. They won't be visible properly. Always provide an alternate mail ID !Always provide an 'Alternate Mail Id' also (in case your original mail Id fails, it will be useful). Do NOT give more than 2 mail Ids in resume. The recruiters as well as you will get confused which mail Id to send/receive call letters. No one can save you if your Mail ID fails !Check the mail Ids you provided in CV by sending a trial mail. (I have seen people giving instead of Yahoo.co.in. If the mail Id fails when HR sends you call letter, no one can save you in this world. No HR will resend the call letter if your mail ID fails.) Never use official mail ID ! (for Experienced people)NEVER use OFFICIAL MAIL ID or OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBER in the resume. You must always provide the Personal mail Id & Personal Phone/Mobile Number. You can give the OFFICIAL MAIL ID for reference at the end the resume. Spell Check !Always perform a spell check and grammar check on the resume. You don't deserve a job if you can't write your resume without mistakes. There is nothing wrong in getting your resume reviewed by someone else. They might catch the mistakes that your eyes can never detect. Educational details are important !People (especially experienced people) think that they don't need to give the educational details. But they are important. If not all details, at least give the highest qualification, college/university name and aggregate percentage. (Some HR people simply delete the resumes without educational details.) Reverse Chronological order !Your latest job profile is more important than your first one. So, always write the details in reverse chronological order (start with the latest) especially when you are listing previous company details or educational qualification details. Avoid Irrelevant Details !Write straight to the point and only the details relevant to the job. (You don't need to include your family tree or how many children you have or what your wife does.) Do not write stereotype sentences like 'I am sincere, intelligent, hardworking' etc. That's childish. Who in this world is not hardworking by the way? Use simple Language ! Use simple English. You don't need to write complex jargon in the resume. Write the Crux of Projects !Don't write all about your projects. That will make the resume very lengthy. Write only the crux of the information. Following details would be enough.Project Name, Team Size, Client Name, Duration of Project. Short description of project (Not more than 5 to 6 lines). Your role in project (This is very important). Technologies used in project. You should convey where you want to work ! Always include the following clearly in resume:'Current Location' (mandatory). I have seen resumes in which there is no clue of where they are working currently. How can they expect a call letter ? 'Desired Location' (if you have a preference). Anyway freshers typically will not have a choice for the desired location. They better not to include it. Experience !Project Training done in your final academic year does not come under professional work experience. You can mention it, but not under 'Work Experience' section. Always highlight your onsite (customer interaction experience) in your resume. That gives you an edge over others. Salary DetailsBetter not to include current & expected compensation details in resume. You can convey them when you are asked to provide them during interview. You are not submitting the application for matrimonial !Do not include any photos in the resume unless specifically asked by the company. You are not writing a love letter !Avoid unwanted graphics: Either in resume or the covering letter, avoid jazzy graphic images, emoticons or multiple colors. Avoid jazzy fonts: Preferably use some professional font (Arial or Times or Verdana) and use the same across. Use same font size across the resume (except for headings). Don't write each line in a different font and size. However, you can use some decent shades (preferably gray color), to highlight important information. That makes the resume to look good when a printout is taken. Take a print and see !Take a printout of your resume and see. If you do not like it in the first look, the same will be with recruiters. (I know HR people who called candidates based on attractive resume.) So, revise it again. HOW TO HANDLE GROUP DISCUSSIONS How to Handle Group DiscussionsMany companies conduct group discussion after the written test so as to check on your interactive skills and how good you are at communicating with other people. The GD is to check how you behave, participate and contibute in a group, how much importance do you give to the group objective as well as your own, how well do you listen to viewpoints of others and how open-minded are you in accepting views contrary to your own. The aspects which make up a GD are verbal communication, non-verbal behaviour, conformation to norms, decision-making ability and cooperation. You should try to be as true as? possible to these aspects. General Tips for Group DiscussionA good level of general awareness will come in handy so that you aren't at a loss of words on certain issues. Understand the topic and analyse it mentally before speaking. Be clear about the purpose and content of your viewpoint. One should be able to communicate his views in an effective manner to? everyone. Be clear in speech, audible but not too loud and above all remain confident. Remember the six C's of effective communication -- Clarity, Completeness, Conciseness, Confidence, Correctness and Courtesy. You should mantain eye contact with all others in the group and not focus on a particular person for he may benefit from that. Be responsive to ideas from other people and seem to be very receptive and open-minded but don't allow others to change your own viewpoint.. Starting the discussion is considered to be good however it isn't that important; what is important is that you speak for a period long enough for you to be able to communicate your viewpoint. Always mantain your calm and never get aggresive. If you haven't been able to talk then one can cut in saying "Excuse me, but what I think is .........." or something of that sort. Never lose your temper and never attack anyone on a personal front. Your attitude should be one of cooperation and not one of conflict. Don't lose sight of the goal of the discussion. Listen to any criticisms and give them a thought before trying to defend your views. How is Evaluation Done in a Group Discussion Winners' skills Group discussion is an important dimension of the selection process. Any institute requires students to work with others for effective functioning. Therefore, people skills are an important aspect of any MBA program. In today's context, the educational institutes and organizations are interested in team players rather than individual contributors. During the Group Discussion, the panel essentially evaluates the candidate's potential to be a leader and also his/her ability to work in teams. Remember that institutes are typically on the look out for candidates who will inspire to lead and succeed and for that you need to be a good team player. Here is a sample list of skills assessed during a group discussion: Leadership skills: Ability to take leadership roles and ability to lead, inspire and carry the team along to help them achieve group's objectives. : To be able to initiate the group discussion, or to be able to guide the group especially when the discussion begins losing relevance or try to encourage all members to participate in the discussion. Communication skills: The participating candidates will be assessed in terms of clarity of? thought, expression and aptness of language. One key aspect is listening. It indicates a willingness to accommodate others views. Example: To be able to use simple language and explain concepts clearly so that it is easily understood by all. You actually get negative marks for using esoteric jargons in an attempt to show-off your knowledge. Interpersonal skills:Is reflected in the ability of the individual to interact with other members of the group in a brief situation. Emotional maturity and balance promotes good interpersonal relationships. The person has to be more people centric and less self-centered.Example: To remain cool even when someone provokes you by with personal comment, ability to remain objective, ability to empathize, non-threatening and more of a team player. Persuasive skills:Ability to analyze and persuade others to see the problem from multiple perspectives without hurting the group members.Example: While appreciating someone else's point of view, you should be able to effectively communicate your view without overtly hurting the other person. Problem solving skills:Ability to come out with divergent and offbeat solutions and use one's own creativity.Example: While thinking of solutions, don't be afraid to think of novel solutions. This is a high- risk high-return strategy. Conceptualizing skills:The ability to grasp the situation, take it from the day to day mundane problem level and apply it to a macro level.Example: At the end of the discussion, you could probably summarize the findings in a few sentences that present the overall perspective. Don't be disheartened if you don't make it after your first group discussion. The best possible preparation for a group discussion is to learn from one's past mistakes... Frequently Asked Questions / Doubts on GD What is the normal duration of a GD?A GD is generally of 15-20 minutes duration. How many panel members are there to evaluate?There are usually 3-4 panel members to evaluate. Is there time given for preparation after the topic is given and before starting the GD?Usually some time (2-5 minutes) is given to collect one's thoughts, but there could be instances when this does not happen, so it is best not to bank on this. Should I address the panel or the group members?Don't ever make the mistake of addressing the panel members. The GD is between you and the other members, not the panel members. You must avoid even looking at the panel members while the GD is in progress. Just ignore their existence. What is the seating arrangement like?It could be semi-circular, or circular, or seating along side a rectangular table, depending upon the venue. It is best not to bother about trivial issues like this, which you have no control over. How should I address the other group members?If you are initiating the discussion, you could do so by collectively addressing the group as "Friends". Subsequently, you could use names (if the group has had a round of self-introduction prior to starting the discussion and you remember the names) or simply use pronouns like "he" or "she". Suppose I have a lot to say on the topic, should I say all of it?You would not be looked upon favourably if you kept speaking all the time and did not listen to anyone else. Contrary to the misconception, the person who talks the most is not necessarily the one who is judged the best. The quality and not the quantity of your contribution is the success factor. Should I encourage others to speak up?Do not directly put someone who is consistently silent on the spot by asking him/her to speak up. If someone has been trying to speak and has a good point but is cut off constantly, you may encourage him/her to continue with her point as you would like to hear her out. the group members supposed to keep track of the time or will the panel keep track?It would be good if you are conscious of the time, but not to the point of getting so distracted looking at your watch that you do not contribute to the discussion. Dos & Donts of Group DiscussionBe as natural as possible. Do not try and be someone you are not. Be yourself. A group discussion is your chance to be more vocal. The evaluator wants to hear you speak. Take time to organize your thoughts. Think of what you are going to say. Seek clarification if you have any doubts regarding the subject. Don't start speaking until you have clearly understood and analyzed the subject. Work out various strategies to help you make an entry: initiate the discussion or agree with someone else's point and then move onto express your views. Opening the discussion is not the only way of gaining attention and recognition. If you do not give valuable insights during the discussion, all your efforts of initiating the discussion will be in vain. Your body language says a lot about you - your gestures and mannerisms are more likely to reflect your attitude than what you say. Language skills are important only to the effect as to how you get your points across clearly and fluently. Be assertive not dominating; try to maintain a balanced tone in your discussion and analysis. Don't lose your cool if anyone says anything you object to. The key is to stay objective: Don't take the discussion personally. Always be polite: Try to avoid using extreme phrases like: 'I strongly object' or 'I disagree'. Instead try phrases like: 'I would like to share my views on...' or 'One difference between your point and mine...' or "I beg to differ with you" Ch etanaSBrush up on your leadership skills; motivate the other members of the team to speak (this surely does not mean that the only thing that you do in the GD is to say "let us hear what the young lady with the blue scarf has to say," or "Raghu, let us hear your views" - Essentially be subtle), and listen to their views. Be receptive to others' opinions and do not be abrasive or aggressive. If you have a group of like-minded friends, you can have a mock group discussion where you can learn from each other through giving and receiving feedback. Apart from the above points, the panel will also judge team members for their alertness and presence of mind, problem-solving abilities, ability to work as a team without alienating certain members, and creativityCommon Mistakes in a Group Discussion Wise men learn from others mistakes, while the less fortunate, from their own. Here's a list of the most common mistakes made at group discussions: Emotional outburstRashmi was offended when one of the male participants in a group discussion made a statement on women generally being submissive while explaining his point of view. When Rashmi finally got an opportunity to speak, instead of focussing on the topic, she vented her anger by accusing the other candidate for being a male chauvinist and went on to defend women in general. What Rashmi essentially did was to * Deviate from the subject * Treat the discussion as a forum to air her own views. * Lose objectivity and make personal attacks. Her behaviour would have been perceived as immature and demotivating to the rest of the team. Quality Vs QuantityGautam believed that the more he talked, the more likely he was to get through the GD. So, he interrupted other people at every opportunity. He did this so often that the other candidates got together to prevent him from participating in the rest of the discussion.* Assessment is not only on your communication skills but also on your ability to be a team player. * Evaluation is based on quality, and not on quantity. Your contribution must be relevant. * The mantra is "Contributing meaningfully to the team's success." Domination is frowned upon.Egotism Showing offKrishna was happy to have got a group discussion topic he had prepared for. So, he took pains to project his vast knowledge of the topic. Every other sentence of his contained statistical data - "20% of companies; 24.27% of parliamentarians felt that; I recently read in a Jupiter Report that..." and so on so forth. Soon, the rest of the team either laughed at him or ignored his attempts to enlighten them as they perceived that he was cooking up the data.* Exercise restraint in anything. You will end up being frowned upon if you attempt showing-off your knowledge. * Facts and figures need not validate all your statements. * Its your analysis and interpretation that are equally important - not just facts and figures. * You might be appreciated for your in-depth knowledge. But you will fail miserably in your people skills. Such a behavior indicates how self-centered you are and highlights your inability to work in an atmosphere where different opinions are expressed. Get noticed - But for the right reasonsSrikumar knew that everyone would compete to initiate the discussion. So as soon as the topic - "Discuss the negative effects of India joining the WTO" - was read out, he began talking. In his anxiety to be the first to start speaking, he did not hear the word "negative" in the topic. He began discussing the ways in which the country had benefited by joining WTO, only to be stopped by the evaluator, who then corrected his mistake. Che tanaS* False starts are extremely expensive. They cost you your admission. It is very important to listen and understand the topic before you air your opinions. * Spending a little time analyzing the topic may provide you with insights which others may not have thought about. Use a pen and paper to jot down your ideas. * Listen! It gives you the time to conceptualize and present the information in a better manner. Some mistakes are irreparable. Starting off the group discussion with a mistake is one such mistake, unless you have a great sense of humor. Managing one's insecuritiesSumati was very nervous. She thought that some of the other candidates were exceptionally good. Thanks to her insecurity, she contributed little to the discussion. Even when she was asked to comment on a particular point, she preferred to remain silent. * Your personality is also being evaluated. Your verbal and non verbal cues are being read. * Remember, you are the participant in the GD; not the evaluator. So, rather than evaluating others and your performance, participate in the discussion. * Your confidence level is being evaluated. Decent communication skills with good confidence is a must to crack the GDs. Focus on your strengths and do not spend too much time thinking about how others are superior or inferior to you. It is easy to pick up these cues from your body language. Probable GD Topics 1. US war on Iraq-justified or not.2. Role of UN in peacekeeping.3. Position of Women in India compared to other nations.4. Environment Management.5. Is China better than India in software.6.Should SONIA gandhi be made the PM7. BPOs in INDIA8. Govt contribution to IT9. Will punch lines rule the Advt10. Prematial sex 11. Is China a threat to Indian industry12. India or West , which is the land of opportunities13. Water resources should be nationalised14. Balance between Professionalism & Family15. Effect of cinema on Youth16. Education in India compared to Foreign nations17. Is it necessary to ban COCOCOLA in India.18. What is the effect of movies on youth.(is it good or bad)19. Are studies more benifitial in India or in Abroad.20.UN's peace activities and America's war on Iraq.21.Environment-Whose Responisibility.22.Is China a threat to the indian software industry.23.Role of UN in Peace keeping 24.War on Iraq25.About Hockey being the primary game in India.26.Can America occupy Iraq27.Cricket should be banned or not.28.Is China a threat to India29.Present state of Indian Cricket team.30.Love marriage/Arranged marriage.31.Advantages of Co-education.Hot GD Topics 1.How to deal with international terrorism.2.Should we pursue our policy of dialogue with Pakistan?3.Is peace and non-violence outdated concepts?4.Are Mobile Phones Boon or Bane?5.Love Marriage vs Arranged MarriageSOME SUGGESTED GD TOPICS Hi ChetanaitesThis is especially to people looking for both on campus and off campus jobs.Now that the campus recruitment has started in many colleges, here comes another important step in acquiring that elusive step towards selection - Group Discussion's. I present here a few topics that I have collected which I think will certainly help you all. These are topics that are generally asked or are likely to be asked. Along with the topics I have also given the broad points along which these topics can be discussed.Suggested GD Topics:1.???????? Is coalition politics here to stay?2.???????? Does India need a dictator?3.???????? Is India moving away from a secularist state?4.???????? Education in India - or the lack of it5.???????? What ails Indian sports?6.???????? The Age of Information7.???????? Is Philosophy just an armchair theory?8.???????? Success is all about human relations9.???????? Borderless worlds - Dream or reality?10.????? Quality is a myth in India.11.????? Education and success - Is there a correlation? 12.????? We don't learn from history, we repeat it13.????? Do we need a global policeman?14.????? Indian villages - our strength or our weakness?15.????? Agrarian Economy in India - boon or bane16.???? if there were no armies in the world......17.???? Indian customs - are we in a time warp?18.??? "How green was my valley........". Is? nature paying the price ?19.??? Management Education - Is it necessary? to succeed in business20.??? The role of NGOs? in economics and politics21.??? NGOs - Do they serve peoples interests or are they pressure groups?22.??? Death of? Socialism23.??? Role of women in development 24.??? Kids today are not what they used to be25.??? Casteless India - A pipe dream26.??? Should Trade Unionism be banned in India27.??? Repeated elections - Should taxpayers pay for it?28.??? Indian bureaucracy - foundation strengths or colonial hangovers?29.??? In India, the whole is less than the parts - Do we lack in team spirit?30.??? Generation X - Drivers of our future or are they our lost souls?31.??? Do we need a cut in the defence budget?32.??? "" companies - Is there room for everyone?33.??? Artificial Intelligence - Will man be ever replaced by machines?34.??? if I were to choose my person of the millennium...35.?? All the world is a stage....36.?? when managers become Hamlets... 37.?? If Patel were our first Prime Minister.......38.?? Materialism - Have we sold our souls to the Devil?39.?? You've come a long way, baby - The rise and rise of feminist power . 40.?? Role of ethics in tobacco industry, liquor industry etc.41.?? Should gambling be legalised in India?42.?? Are we unfit for Democracy?43.?? Survival tools for the new millennium44.?? Examinations - has it killed education45.?? Cultural Invasion through the air waves46.?? Should doctors be tried in Consumer Courts47.?? Abortion and Euthanasia - Is it morally right for society48.?? Are beauty pageants neccessary?49.?? The relevance of Gandhism today50.?? India and the WTO51.? Did India handle the hijack issue properly?52. ? Is E-Commerce the best thing for India?Is coalition politics here to stay?The following points could be discussed under this topic:Nature of coalition politics.Indecisiveness of elections. No particular party is getting the peoples mandate.Advantage of coalition politics in enabling formation of government. Flipside of coalition politics- a party with a handful of seats become ernment falls before tenure. Fresh elections each time. Suggest a way out of this problem, for e.g.: once a party pledges support to a coalition, it will not withdraw its support until it has watched a governments performance for atleast three years...etc The future -will it only have coalitions, emerging political trends...etc...Does India need a dictator?The following points could be discussed under this topic:The current political structure.Drawbacks of it.Bureaucracy, layers in decision making, anarchy. Dictatorship would mean centralised power and faster decision making.But, country run on whims and fancies of an individual.Freedom on individuals could be clamped ..etc.. Present a balanced argument for and against and take up your position on the issue. C h e t a n a SIs India moving away from a secularist state?The following points could be discussed under this topic:Define secularism.Constitution calls our country such a state, but how things have changed over the last 50 years.Spread of nationalism. Division into majority and minority groups-e.g. benefits given to minority groups perceived as a threat by others. Role of non-tolerant neighbors in fuelling fundamentalism. It is a passing phenomenon. We have the national character to overcome this.. Points along these lines can be discussed.Education in India-or the lack of it.The following points could be discussed under this topic:Discuss current education system. Discuss our sociological structure.Poverty which forces kids to drop out to supplement family income.Vicious circle-poverty due to lack of education and vice versa.Suggest solutions to get out of this-for e.g., governments are doing a commendable job with the midday meal schemes but we need more of such efforts. Going down further, why restrict it to government alone? why cant private people, NGOs and other voluntary bodies come forward to do the same? How about tapping corporate funds for such causes .....etc.What ails Indian sports?The following points could be discussed under this topic:A nation of 950 million, we fail to produce great champions barring the occasional Vishwanathan Anand or Geet Sethi. Sports system steeped in bureaucracy. Overriding popularity of cricket leading to neglect in other sports.Traditionally, sports not accorded much importance by us as a career. Need to develop sports from the primary school level- "catch em young". Various incentives to be given to budding sportsmen like academic credits, sports in lieu of a few other subjects etc. Development of sports infrastructure, making it amenable and affordable...etc.....The Age of Information.The following points could be discussed under this topic:Today a plethora of sources to provide information-Newspapers, radio, Television, Internet etc. ? Information available at the touch of a button. Greater decision making power to the individual. Also easier decision making for the individual. Information is the key to ones success today. One who is more informed forges ahead. The flipside-information overkill. At times deciding is tough due to too much information ...etc..... Is Philosophy just arm chair theory?(This is an example of an abstract topic which is thrown up to students once in a while by the examiners)The following points could be discussed under this topic:Talk? what you know about this topic . Talk of its relevance in day to day life( or irrelevance if you feel so..). Talk of its influence in literature e.g. Influence of Kant on the romantic poets especially Wordsworth or of Bacon, Voltaire et al? on the "Enlightenment" period etc. Talk of its influence in politics e.g. Influence of Nietszche on Hitler and subsequent genocide during Nazi regime etc. Talk? of ethics and morals and their importance in life. talk of Indian philosophy. the Gita. Discuss whether we use any of these in our lives and their importance in moulding our values...etc...Success is all about human relationsThe following points could be discussed under this topic:The most important skill for success in to have people on your side. One can get a lot of work done by superiority and hierarchy but one cannot be a leader of men unless one maintains excellent human relations.Its importance not only in professional life but personal life too.Knowledge and expertise does one no good if one cannot maintain proper human relations...etc.Borderless worlds-Dream or reality?The following points could be discussed under this topic:Globalisation of business.Opening up of the various economies. Cross cultural exchanges. More and more people getting an opportunity to work in different lands among different peoples and absorbing a bit of their values and culture.This leads to greater tolerance and understanding of others' problems. The other side-people despite all this have nationalistic and regionalist chauvinism. A world divided into first, second and third worlds. People still talk of "their" economy and not world economy. Europe has shown a step in this direction with EU but its feasibility remains to be seen.So while people clamour for globalisation, they still think only in terms of their national interests...etc...Quality is a myth in India.The following points could be discussed under this topic:The Indian products and manufacturing techniques. Why are we unable to sustain against global competition.Our mindset towards quality. Indian attitude of "chalta hai" which leads to an undemanding customer which in turn lets people get away with substandard products and services. Today competition is forcing our industry to adhere to global standards so we are getting there in terms of quality. Examples of our software industry which is recognised for its ability to meet global standards etc. Since the topic is general, we can extrapolate it to our quality of life-the air , the water , the facilities we have, the infrastructure we have, the services we get and put up with ....etc......Education and success-Is there a correlation?The following points could be discussed under this topic:This is a topic which provides ample scope for dialectics. One can argue for and against it. One of the best examples is Bill Gates who went on to become the richest man in the world despite dropping out of hid education. Closer home we have the example of Dhirubhai Ambani. What a person learns and what he really wants to do has no correlation many a times. A person succeeds only if he likes what he does.The argument for education will be that, in practice, it is your marks and qualifications that opens doors for you. While one can become successful without education, education brings about a richness in one's life. One is able to appreciate many facets of life due to the extended knowledge that education provides. It opens a new window and provides a different perspective towards things, ability to distinguish between ethical and unethical, moral and amoral ....etc. don't learn from history, we repeat itThe following points could be discussed under this topic:Relevance of history. Reminder of our past telling us what to do and what not to do. Still we have numerous examples which have occurred again and again? for e.g. Time and again we have had innumerable wars and bloodshed,? Hitler made the same mistake as Napoleon and Napoleon in turn the same ones as Alexander and all the three wanted to rule the world, countries making similar mistakes in world war II as they did during world war I ....etc....But despite this there are also many examples which have not been repeated ( or rather not brought out to the fore as they were not repeated). This could mean we have indeed learnt from history and avoided those mistakes. In fact that has been the purpose of teaching history so as not to repeat them. Today fear of war is directly due to the record history places before us...etc....Indian villages-our strength or our weakness?The following points could be discussed under this topic:A typical Indian villages and its myriad problems. Lack of basic amenities and infrastructure. their contribution to the economy both in goods and services vis-a-vis their urban counterparts. they could be an even bigger drivers of our economy if they are made self reliant by improving infrastructure and reducing the general disparities between cities and villages ...etc...etcAgrarian Economy in India-boon or baneThe following points could be discussed under this topic:Speaking for the topic one can argue the following- time and again it has made us self reliant in food. This increases our bargaining power tremendously in the world economy. Internally also food prices can be kept low and this will have a direct bearing on inflation. This would bolster the economy and provide us freedom from world bodies and other nations.Against the topic-agrarian economy is at the mercy of climatic conditions. A bad summer, monsoon, or winter could bring the nation down. It will have a spiral effect as increased prices will lead to inflation and problems associated with it. World bodies and other nations will dictate terms..etc....If there were no armies in the world......The following points could be discussed under this topic:Wishful thinking indeed! It would be the key element for world peace. There will be no instrument to wage a war. It will also remove fear and distrust among various nations. We wont have a defence budget. This means more funds channelised into other productive areas. Reduced terrorism and very little separatist groupsBut the disadvantage could be imposition by one group, anarchy, laissez faire politics, lawlessness..etc..Do we need a global policeman?The role of some countries in "disciplining" others. Assuming on itself to decide what is right and what is wrong for the whole world. Bullying others into submission by its sheer economic power. Overriding the brief of world bodies in world politics C he ta naSSuggest alternatives like more authority to world bodies like UN etc which is more representative of everyone's interests. More assertiveness to be shown by other nations to such policing nations . making more nations self reliant so that we have less of "Big Brother" Syndrome....etc.....Indian customs-are we in a time warp?The following points could be discussed under this topic:Some undesirable practices over a long time. Dowry- prevalent even among the educated class, Sati- recent example of a lady in North India, Child marriages- still prevalent in backward areas etc. Reason on why do we still follow such customs. Traditional subjugation of women-present even in big cities among upper class society. Allied problems due to such customs- intolerance, fundamentalism, exploitation, etc ways out of this like education the masses, indicating the outmodedness? and irrelevance of such practices today...etc..."How green was my valley........".Are we paying the price of nature?The following points could be discussed under this topic:As every one tries to be one up on the other in the race for industrialisation, deforestation is taking place on a large scale. This effect is more pronounced in developing countries. It has made a perceptible difference in the last 50 years with rising temperatures. Global warming. Greenhouse effect. Ozone layer depletion. El Nino type effects. Similarly it has affected other living beings-both plant and animals driving many of them to extinction..etc...But people have realised it now. A lot of NGOs and voluntary bodies are working on it. Infact there is even a Greens party in Germany which has been winning elections using the environmental plank...etc....Management Education-Is it necessary? to succeed in businessThe following points could be discussed under this topic:This is again a topic where we can have for and against arguments. There are many examples of great visionaries and leaders in business who have succeeded without any formal? management education. People have simply done it by their will, passion and desire. But management education has also produced many bigwigs. A management education gives a perspective towards analysis and problem solving.It enables one to take decisions in a scientific manner, it enables you to handle the stress and strains of a demanding job...etc...The role of NGOs? in economics and politicsThe following points could be discussed under this topic:NGOs have become very powerful today. They have a major role to play in politics as they swerve peoples opinion. They enjoy a lot of support and goodwill of the people. They can also make or break a business. They protect the interests of the people and represent a collective voice against anything that goes against their interests. Most of the times NGOs are more capable in securing a fair deal for the general good. Also the NGOs have shown that they are in a better position to handle social issues than most governments ...etc...SOME GD TOPICS Hi ChetanaitesGo through this GD topics please have a glance with them1. Indian cultural values have nothing to fear from globalization2. The impact of economic reforms has been that rich people have become richer rich and poor people poorer.3. Management education is only for the rich.4. Reservation in parliament for women.5. The US dollar is no longer a stable currency.6. The impact of Internet on India.7. Behind every man there is a woman.8. Politicians are not interested in the future of our country.9. Wisdom does not come with age.10. Corruption is the main outcome of democracy.11. Is the consumer really the King in India?12. Globalization verses Nationalism.13. Conditional access system for cable TV watchers: boon or bane?14. If India is poorly governed, the reason is that we have designed our system of governance for protecting if not encouraging corruption.15. Commercialization of health care: good or bad?16. Should agricultural subsidies be stopped?17. Do we lag behind China? Che tanaS18. Who says MNCs are superior to Indian companies?19. Food comes first, ethics later!20. To survive in the civilized world one needs to be a hypocrite.21. Money is the sixth sense without which one can't enjoy the other five.22. English language as a mode of instruction in primary level.23. Men and Women are different.24. Given the present state of affairs, India will remain a developing country forever.25. IIM's and IIT's encourage only brain drain.26. Whether reservation to women is beneficial?27. There is no alternative to Pokhran nuclear test in present scenario.28. Modern cinema is a boon to Indian society.29. Should youth indulge in politics?30. US war on Iraq-justified or not.31. Role of UN in peacekeeping.32. Position of Women in India compared to other nations.33. Environment Management.34. Is China better than India in software?35. Should SONIA Gandhi be made the PM36. BPOs in INDIA37. Govt contribution to IT38. Will punch lines rule the Advertisements?39. premarital sex40. India or west , which is the land of opportunities41. water resources should be nationalized42. "BALANCE BETWEEN PROFESSIONALISM AND FAMILY"43. Is it necessary to ban COCOCOLA in India?44. About Hockey being the primary game in India.45. Cricket should be banned or not.46. Present state of Indian Cricket team.47. Love marriage/Arranged marriage.48. Advantages of Co-education.49. How to deal with international terrorism.50. Is peace and non-violence outdated concepts?51. A Unipolar World spells disaster for underdeveloped countries like India.52. What shall we do about our ever-increasing Population?53. Corruption is the price we pay for Democracy.54. Foreign Television Channels are destroying our culture.55. What India needs is a Dictatorship.56. With media publishing and telecasting trivia, censorship is the need of the hour.57. Kaun Banega Krorepati is less about knowledge but more about money and personality.58. Beauty contests degrade womanhood59. The rise of regional blocs threatens independent nations like India60. Six billion and one bronze!61. Is dependence on computers a good thing?62. Should the public sector be privatized?63. Is India a Soft Nation?64. Value based politics is the need of the hour65. Religion should not be mixed with politics66. How to deal with high oil prices67. Our cricketers are not to blame for match fixing68. Why can't we be world players in industry as we are in software?69. Multinational corporations: Are they devils in disguise?70. Should there be limits on artistic freedom (the controversy on Fire).71. Should there be private universities?72. Do banning fashion shows and New Year parties save our culture?73. Are Big Dams Necessary? Che tanaS74. A Gandhian State selling liquor is an anomaly75. Bride burning and dowry may look bad, but are an integral part of India.76. The education system needs serious reforms77. The impact of MTV on our psyche78. Showing Violence and Crimes should not be allowed in films and on television.79. Let us legalize gambling80. The objective of Management is to maximize profits81. Do professional managers have a chance in our family run businesses?82. The Internet is an exercise in hype83. Smaller businesses and start-ups have more scope for professional growth.84. Dot com or doubt com?85. The Wheel is Turning Round and Round86. There is no right way to do a wrong thing87. Group Task: How can we have Mount Everest in India?88. Do Beauty and Brains Go Together?89. Marriage is a social trap90. Secularism has become a tool to justify the wrongs done by the minorities.91. Media is a mixed blessing/How ethical is media?92. To fight Aids, stop being coy about sex education.93. What should India strive for- Westernization or modernization?94. Developing countries need trade, not aid.95. Flexibility of labor laws is the key to attracting more Foreign Direct Investment.96. Voters, not, political parties are responsible for the criminalization of politics.97. The voters are required to be well informed and educated about their candidates so that they can elect the right aspirant by their own assessment.98. India should go for the presidential form of democracy.99. In our economic matters, there is an excessive tendency towards the thinking rather than doing. . Government should clean its own hands before pointing finger at the private sector for corruption.101. Is the NPA ordinance too harsh?102. Reforms have to grow up.103. Is the consumer really the king in India?.104. If India is poorly governed, the reason is that we have designed our system of governance for protecting, if not encouraging, corruption?105. Commercialization of health care: Good or Bad?106. Is the US economy headed the Japanese economy way?107. Economic freedom not old fashioned theories of development will lead to growth and prosperity.108. Markets left to themselves encourage greed.109. For globalization to succeed in India people must be able to see what is in it for them.110. Should businessmen run the finance ministry111. Should important services like transport be left to market forces?112. Is there any point in having a business strategy when the world changes from month to month?113. Is the patents bill good for India?.114. Globalization is good for developing countries115. Public sector being a guarantor of job security is a myth116. Is industry less growth here to stay?117. Capitalism is a very flawed system but the others are so much worse?118. How can business get rid of the bad name that it has earned?119. Government pumping money into the economy is not the solution for our economic problems120. Business ethics are no longer a luxury for corporates but a necessity?121. How should privatization proceeds be utilized?122. Will Mumbai's film industry ever evolve into a truly modern corporatised one?123. Why not use a brand index to measure national prosperity?.124. What we need to reduce scams is better regulatory bodies.125. War rhetoric is misplaced in a country like India which is trying to globalize its economy.126. Trade can help the poor ?127. Steal a few lakhs and you're a criminal. Steal a few hundred crores and you become an industrialist.128. Managerial skills learnt in the classroom can never match those learnt from experience129. Democracy is hampering India progress . Religion is a private affair and should be of no concern for the state131. Decreasing defense expenditure and increasing social expenditure is the need of the hour132. Joint family is a blessing in disguise.133. Higher education should be made possible only for those who can pay for it.134. The weaker sex is the weakness of the stronger sex.135. Women cannot successfully combine both career and home.136. Developing countries should spend more on development than on defense.137. Money is required to earn more money.138. Classical Music Heritage And The Growing Pop-Culture139. Nice Guys Finish Last140. All Work And No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy141. Bullet For Bullet: Is It The Right Policy?142. Should India Break Diplomatic Ties With Pakistan?143. Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent144. East Is East & West Is Where All The Action Is': Mark Twain145. India Needs Gujral Doctrine For Better International Relations146. Doctors' Accountability To Improve Health-Care147. Universal Disarmament Is A Must148. Indian Cricket Team Shouldn't Be Allowed To Play AbroadSOME GD TIPS AND SCORING POINTS GD Tips1. Always be the initiator and concluder of the GD then being a participant.2. But if you are particaipant always try to be the most vianl/key participant.3. put points firmly and always try to get others support too.4. if you find that the discussion os going offttrack then never loose an oppurtunity to bring it back to straem this is the best point to score max.5. try to keep latest information on the topic.6. be very polite , people may try to provoke you to to get more points but try to keep cool.7. most important don't wait for your turn to speak when discussion is on. inturrupt politely if you want to put forward your points. . last but not the least keep atab on the time given for discussion. score points by wrapping up the discussion if you feel that the discussion is heating but the time is going to be over.9. during conclusion, do end with the conclusion note. that shows your leadership quality.?Best scoring points are:1. initiation of discussion,2.always keeping/trying tokeep discussion on track 3. conclusion on time4. your capability to keep your cool and listen as well as putting your points.Be a Leader.GD basically means searching your team player, leadership, communication capability. ................
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