Instructions Group Discussion Purpose: Communicating: Fill & Download for Free

I will list out a few points which are right off the top of my head-It is suggested that starting a GD will help you earn “brownie points”. But this is only valid when you say something that is appropriate to the topic of the GD. Only if your thought process is clear and the moderators are convinced that you have led the GD off to a correct start, you will be awarded those points. So, if you are not convinced of your own ideas or aren’t sure how to approach the topic at the start, do not be the first one to start the GD. You may end up not getting any points for it.Only address the group members during the GD and do not address the moderators at any point of time. Group Discussion means discussion within the group. For the group the moderators are non-existent. So whenever you are speaking make it a point to talk to the entire group. Do not look at or address the moderators.Remember that it is not a debate. You should not be aggressive at any point of time in the GD. You should say your point with conviction and not aggression. Do not dominate any person or idea as it beats the purpose of Group Discussion.Since it is a group that is discussing the topic try to involve all the members in the group. If someone is not talking at all and the other one is completely dominating the GD, you could take initiative and ask the person not talking to give their ideas. This could create a good impression in the minds of the moderator. But do this only when you have said enough valid points in the discussion. Taking cue from the aeroplane oxygen mask instruction –“Help yourself before helping others”.Make sure that your non-verbal communication is in order. Do not point fingers at the group members (conveys authority), don’t sit with your arms folded (conveys defensiveness), etc.When asked to conclude the GD do not add new points. It is called Conclusion for a reason. Also, while concluding the topic do not just stick to the points that you said in the GD. Incorporate the valid and important points made by other group members too. Also, avoid emphasizing only a certain point of view.There may be many other instructions to be followed but I feel these are the ones which are absolutely necessary.(Suggestions are always welcome!)

I was shortlisted for both the HRM & BM Programs of XLRI Jamshedpur and had my interview on 16th March, 2018 in Delhi. I am a working professional with around 42 months experience and had average academic profile. The process started with Group Discussion which went for around 30 mins followed by Personal Interview for another 25 mins.Here goes my Interview & GD experience of the HRM Program:Group DiscussionThere were 10 candidates in my panel and we were arranged to sit across a round table. Soon the topic was disclosed which was: "The true guardian of democracy should be autocratic in nature."I started the GD with first clarifying the difference between being autocratic & assertive and that the latter is what’s required, talked about how being autocratic can go wrong , too much concentration of power in one hand, eg of Gaddafi , talked about Nehru being a great example of guardian of democracy as he strived for first elections asap after independence, need to be accommodating in nature eg civil law code not being there , Cauvery case stretched for too long, etc....Other points that were discussed were Maldivian crisis, Brexit, Finance Bill being guillotined, Role of Judiciary, etc.Overall nice GD.Personal InterviewInterview Panel: P1(Lady in her mid 30's), P2(Guy in his early 30s), P3(Bald Guy, early 30s).P3: Pls give me the documents folder.(started flipping through it)P2: What are you currently doing?Me: ToldP2: What's your work profile?Me: ExplainedP3: What is the HR aspect in your work?Me: My primary role is to manage people at site on a daily basis.P3: What are the challenges that you face doing it?Me: Since the workers that I deal with are semi skilled and unskilled people who are not much educated. So communication is the first challenge.P3:But they understand Hindi right?So hows that a challenge?Me: Making them understand importance of the project requirements from quality, safety, cost and timeline viewpoint is the challenge which comes due to gap in education. At times, their priority is to just get it done with the daily chores as per the wages they get.P3: But there isn't there a supervisor for that purpose?Me: Yes but occasionally I have to intervene. Gave a recent example of a problem my team faced during the construction.P3: But I think this was more of a technical problem that you resolved rather than HR issue?P2: So one of the HR issues you told is Communication which is not accepted. What else?Me: One such issue would be managing the Health and Safety aspects during the execution phase which arise due to the inherent risks and hazards of oil and gas industry.P3: Who governs the safety regulations of construction?Me: In our case it is the Director general of Mines and safety who sets such regulations and also ensures their implementation through periodic audits.P3: What are some of the safety regulations?Me: Explained about work at height, PPEs, Radiography safety rules, etc.P3: But these safety aspects should be self governed and instead of organization taking care of the safety of each employee, every employee should be self aware and take care of himself.Me: But since at times the work is executed by contractor workforce which may or may not be aware of the hazards and potential consequences, it becomes imperative for us to brief them about it.P2: In case of any incident involving a contractor employee, who is deemed responsible for the loss?Me: It depends on what the root cause is which comes out after a detailed investigation. Usually it's the Contractor company who bears the cost, in extreme cases of fatality even the operating company provides a compensation to the family of the deceased.P2: Mention three advantages of hiring a contractor for a job instead of executing it in- house.Me: The flexibility in hiring and firing and the cost benefit as the parent company doesn't have to worry about the employee benefits of the workers like gratuity, accommodation, etc. Couldn't think of another advantage.P2: So what is the rate or amount of gratuity as per the rules.Me: Around 4.5 % of the basic salary.P3: What is the mode of communication that is there between you and the contractor?Me: both Verbal and written(mails).P3: in written apart from mail what other method of communication that you use.Me: Told about Tool box talk on paper.P3: Can you directly communicate with the contract workers?Me: YesP3:But your job is to instruct their supervisor, right?Me: Yes, but due to the physical limitation of the supervisor who can't be there for all the jobs in that area, if I see some issue with the work , I can instruct them directly.P3: In Engineering you must've studied fluid mechanics, so what are the different kinds of turbines?Me: don't remember much but one would be Kaplan turbine. Tried to explain in layman terms but struggled to do so.Told him it's been quite sometime that I studied the subject.P3: (laughing)Such definition is not expected from a Mechanical engineer. What is a v-notch.Me: Can't recall exactly but it is used to measure steady flow rate across a section.P3:What is Reynolds no.?Me: It is used to determine the viscous forces and type of flow between laminar and turbulent.P3: In machine drawing, what are the first angle view, 2nd angle view, etc.?Me: they are basically used to depict a 3d object in a 2d representation. Talked about plan, elevation, isometric view.P3: What is the difference between the three views.Me: told him.P3: Can you draw the isometric of a cube.Me: drew and some questions based on it.P3: You must have studied Strength of materials, what is Charpy test?Me: toldP3: What is Brinell hardness no.?what is the standard used to measure it?Me: toldP3: Did you study surveying?Me: NoP1( at last, wakes up): You have call from BM as well? What other calls?Me: Told.P1: One last question, if you are the HR manager.Suppose one of the contractor employees whose job performance is excellent is suffering from obesity due to junk eating habits and he refuses to work on his fitness, what will you do?Me: Firstly I will get in touch with him and tell him about the health hazards , in an informal manner. Maybe try organize health awareness workshops for motivation.P1: but he doesn't want to change his lifestyle.Me: in that case as an HR manager, if the performance at work is good then I wouldn't interfere much with it as though I can show concern about his well being, but at the end of it it's his personal sphere. There are limits to which an HR manager can intervene otherwise it will be like intruding into his life.P3: okay thank you.We're done.Verdict: Converted.P.s. Please upvote in case you liked.

IHM - A is not the part of NCHMCT. It has it's own selection process.Let's have a glimpse of that :-IHM-A conducts the Admission process directly and has no admission agencies, tutorial classes, branches and does not subscribe to any channels or authorized intermediaries; electronic or otherwise to officially represent the Institute during the Admission process.Please be advised that IHM-A is the only electronic official channel of registration. If you are unable to complete any part of this process, please contact our Admission Officer on [email protected] only and you will receive a response within 24 hours.You must complete all prescribed admission processes ONLY through our authorized online procedure. Your admission to IHM-A and University of Huddersfield, UK would be governed by applicable regulations surrounding our collaborative relationship between Maulana Azad Educational Trust, Indian Hotels Company Limited (Taj Group) and University of Huddersfield.In order for you to be able to access the profiling test, you must make an online payment of Rs. 1,500/- (Indian Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred Only).Your electronic profiling assessment will be sent to your registered email address, you need to click the test link, complete the test and then read through your assessment report.You will be required to carry a hard copy of this assessment report for verification before you proceed with the next steps to a Group Discussion, writing a Statement of Purpose and finally participating in a Personal Interview in June 2017.We will short-list you based on a collective assessment of your Profiling (weightage - 20%), Statement of Purpose and Group Discussion (weightage – 30%) and a Personal Interview (weightage – 50%).The rationale behind taking this Online Profiling Test is to ensure that you can see your results immediately without causing any undue anxiety. This test will help you to see yourself in a new light, facilitate your growth and allow you to develop adequately before you meet us for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview. You will be advised to write a 1500 word Statement of Purpose to share with us - your perspective on the role this education at IHM-A would play in shaping your future by creating a vibrant personality who would succeed in the hospitality world.Our Admission Team at IHM-A will conduct the group discussion and personal interview in coming months to ensure that we select you for a career rather than judge you competitively. You will have an option to meet us in any of these locations at a Taj Group Hotel in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and at the Institute in Aurangabad.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAYou should have completed the Std.XII (10+2) or equivalent examination in any stream with English as the medium of instruction to participate in this admission process.If you have appeared for the board exams in the current year and are awaiting results you can still apply.You will be admitted to IHM-A only if you successfully qualify in the Board Examination.PERSONAL INTERVIEWDuring your Personal Interview we will be seeking talent in the following five areas:Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsGeneral AwarenessService OrientationPersonality FactorsPlease adhere to the prescribed dress code when you meet us at the designated Centre.Ladies - formal attire - saris or business suits preferred - formal ensembles or a full sleeved shirt, scarves and formal shoes.Gentlemen - formal attire – suit, jacket or blazer preferred - formal trousers, full sleeved shirt, neck tie and formal shoes.CAMPUS PLACEMENT !!COURSES:-CAMPUS LIFE :-