If you are thinking .Why do we have GDs here you have the answers and more details on importance of GDs. We can elaborate and understand this from two sides i.e. as a candidate or as a moderator/judge or interviewer.
Why Do We Have GDS?
Reasons For Having a GD - As a Candidate!
* It helps you to understand a subject more deeply
* It improves your ability to think critically
* It helps in solving a particular problem
* It helps the group to make a particular decision
* It gives you the chance to hear other students' ideas
* It improves your listening skills
* It increases your confidence in speaking
* It can change your attitudes
Reasons For Having a GD - As an Interviewer!
* It helps in understanding a candidates interpersonal skills
* It helps in identifying if a candidate has the ability to work in a team
* It helps in understanding ones attitude
* Finally helps in selecting a perspective candidate in a perspective methodology