How To Do Well In GDs and Inverviews - For The CAT And Other MBA Extrance Examinations

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Cover Contents Preface Chapter 1: Introduction Selection by Management Institutes Recruitment by Organizations Selection for Public Services What Does this Book Cover? Chapter 2: Group Discussion Basics What is a Group Discussion? Why is a Group Discussion Required in the Selection Process? What is a GD and What is it not? Moderator Types of Group Discussions Topic-based Group Discussions Case-based Group Discussions (Case Studies) Article-based Group Discussions Administrative Details of a Group Discussion Group Size Seating Arrangement Time Allotted Communication by the Moderator Starting and Ending of the Discussion Addressing Group Members Performance Parameters in a GD How to Improve Your Performance in Group Discussions Improving Your Participation in the GD Chapter 3: FAQs on Group Discussions Chapter 4: GD Topics for Practice Knowledge-based Topics Non-knowledge-based (General) Topics Abstract Topics Chapter 5: Points for GD Topics Religion is the Opium of the Masses Black is Black and White is White One-day Cricket is not Cricket Cultural Policing in India is a Necessary Evil Desire is the Root of all Suffering Managers are Paid Much More Than They Deserve Religion Cannot be True Basis for Nationhood Organizations Should Introduce Ancient Indian Philosophy to Reduce Stress on Young Managers Group Discussions are not an Effective Method of Selecting Candidates to Management Institutes Indians Tend to do Better When They are Abroad Is Privatization the Panacea for all Problems? Computers are De-humanizing the Society Chapter 6: Case-Based Group Discussions Cases—Their Role in Group Discussions Topic-based Group Discussions vs Case-based Group Discussions—Similarities and Differences Types of Cases Business vs General Cases Decision by an Individual vs Decision by a Group Framework for Case-Based Group Discussions Chapter 7: Cases for Practice Case-1: To Install or not to Install Case-2: Kedar’s Deceit Case-3: Problems of a young CEO Case-4: Greener Pastures? Case-5: Ramesh Ruminates Case-6: One Early Morning at the Factory Case-7: Raj Singh’s Dilemma Case-8: Possibilities Galore Case-9: Harinath Temple Case-10: The New Plant Manager Chapter 8: Points for Case Studies Case-2: Kedar’s Deceit Case-4: Greener Pastures Case Case-6: One Early Morning at the Factory Case-7: Raj Singh’s Dilemma Chapter 9: Article-Based Group Discussions Newspaper Articles for Practice Analysis of some of the Articles Chapter 10: Notes on Current Issues for Group Discussions The Case for Preserving the Ram Sethu The Political Situation in Nepal The Long Wait for Democracy in Myanmar Is the Judiciary Above the Law Higher Education in India Capital Account Convertibility Corruption in High Places Electoral Reforms India Versus China Iran and the Issue of Non-Proliferation India’s Case for a Permanent Seat with Veto Power in the UNSC Judicial Activism The Case for Building the Sethusamudram Canal Project Is the Left Right on its Economic Policies? India’s Growing Water Woes Chapter 11: Interview Basics Introduction Interviews by Management Institutes Interview Panel—Composition Type and Duration of Interviews Preparatory Aspects of Interviews Dress Code Entry and Initial Moments in the Interview Room Sitting Posture Body Language Language to be Used in an Interview Conduct Inside the Interview Room What the Interviewers Look for in an Interviewee Types of Questions Asked “Tell us Something About Yourself” Questions on Subject Knowledge/Work Experience Questions on General Awareness/Current Affairs Personality Related Questions Career Related Questions “Why Do You Want to Do Management Education?” Questions on Hobbies/Interests/Extra-Curricular Activities Some More Aspects About Interviews Honesty in Answering Questions in Interviews The Time Factor If You Do Not Know the Answer to a Question Answering Questions on Contentious/Controversial Issues “Irrelevant” Questions Asked in Interviews Reacting to Various Acts/Comments of Interviewers At the End of the Interview More About Group Interviews and Stress Interviews Group Interviews Stress Interviews Chapter 12: FAQs on Interviews Chapter 13: Past Interview Questions Chapter 14: Suggested Answers to Interview Questions Chapter 15: Select Subject Areas—Probable Questions Mechanical Engineering Important Topics in Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Important Topics in Computer Science Electronics Engineering Important Topics in Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Important Topics in Electrical Engineering Commerce Geography History Polity Awards Sports Chapter 16: Questions and Answerson Current Affairs