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?

    <p>By using SWOT analysis to weigh pros and cons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Handling new situations effectively and connecting ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of recognizing assumptions?

    <p>Helps in distinguishing fact from opinion and identifying information gaps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should assumptions be examined according to the text?

    <p>Through different perspectives, evaluating credibility, bias, and flaws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does evaluating an argument entail according to the text?

    <p>Questioning the quality of supporting evidence and understanding emotional influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes people who possess the skill of recognizing assumptions?

    <p>They do not inappropriately generalize beyond the evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By questioning the quality of supporting evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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