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Critical Thinking Skills in the Workplace

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Why are decision-making and critical thinking skills assessed during an interview?

To check if the candidate has reached top level management skills.
To assess if the candidate is a perfect fit for the organization.
To ensure the candidate can handle new situations and make intelligent decisions. (correct)
To evaluate if the candidate is already a critical thinker or problem solver before hiring.

Why is it important to gather relevant information before making critical decisions?

To prevent others from influencing your decision.
To expand knowledge beyond personal beliefs and opinions. (correct)
To ensure quick decision-making without wasting time on research.
To rely solely on personal opinions and beliefs.

What is the purpose of assessing assumptions during decision-making?

To strengthen assumptions with more assumptions.
To ignore assumptions and rely solely on proven facts.
To question assumptions that lack supporting evidence. (correct)
To provide concrete evidence for each assumption made.

How does evaluating alternatives help in making decisions?

By using SWOT analysis to weigh pros and cons. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does successful decision-making require in a changing work environment?

Handling new situations effectively and connecting ideas. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of recognizing assumptions?

Helps in distinguishing fact from opinion and identifying information gaps (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should assumptions be examined according to the text?

Through different perspectives, evaluating credibility, bias, and flaws (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does evaluating an argument entail according to the text?

Questioning the quality of supporting evidence and understanding emotional influences (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes people who possess the skill of recognizing assumptions?

They do not inappropriately generalize beyond the evidence (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should one evaluate an argument to arrive at logical conclusions?

By questioning the quality of supporting evidence (D) Signup and view all the answers