Reinforcing Group Discussion Skills of Management Students for Better Placement Outcomes

Group Discussion (GD) is a widely used assessment tool in management recruitment to evaluate communication, leadership, teamwork, and analytical skills. Despite adequate conceptual knowledge, many management students demonstrate inconsistent GD performance due to lack of structured practice and feedback. This study examines the effectiveness of a structured reinforcement module designed to enhance GD competence and placement readiness among management students. Using a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test design with 65 postgraduate management students, performance was assessed through a validated rubric. Statistical analysis using paired sample t-tests revealed a significant improvement in overall GD performance. The findings highlight the importance of systematic reinforcement and rubric-based feedback in improving employability skills.