Critical thinking in the workplace

In the workplace, which situations require critical thinking?

• Problem-solving, decision-making, analyzing data, evaluating arguments, addressing conflicts.
• Performing routine tasks without analysis
• Engaging in gossip
• Following company policies blindly

What is critical thinking?

• Critical thinking is the process of accepting information without questioning it.
• Critical thinking is the ability to memorize facts and figures.
• Critical thinking is solely based on personal opinions and beliefs.
• Critical thinking is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

What is problem solving?

• Problem solving is the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
• Problem solving is the act of avoiding challenges.
• Problem solving is a type of computer programming.
• Problem solving is only about math problems.

The first step in Problem Solving is: Identify and _________ the problem.

The second step to solve a problem is to analyse it.

• False

• True

The third step is:

• Generate possible solutions

• Evaluate the situation

• Analyse the problem

The fourth step is to:

• Generate possible solutions

• Evaluate possible solutions and choose the best option

• Evaluate the solution

Presenting and implementing a solution is the last step of the problem solving process

• True

• False

• Sometimes

Evaluating the solution is the last step of the problem solving process: Write your answer below.

Which statement was said by Albert Einstein

• please keep in mind: if you think and take action each day, you’ll solve 90% of your problems

• If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking

• To think is easy. To act is difficult. To act as one thinks is the most difficult of all

• If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough