critical thinking homework

WHAT TO DO

Answer these 6 questions USING WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ABOUT DECISION MAKING.

50-75 words maximum for each answer to each question.  Do not write a full paragraph or essay.

(a) copy the question to your WORD file.   (b) Type your answer under the question.

1.  THE SITUATION: What is the problem you wish to solve with your decision?  Follow the first step of CCT.  

Also include: INFORMATION: What information do you need to solve the problem or to make a decision?  Write about any BARRIERS to making this decision.

2.  ALTERNATIVES (different possible solutions):  What are the alternative solutions to your problem?  Hint: Maybe there is some other decision that is not keep the old job, or take the new job.  BUT . . . you CANNOT JUST QUIT AND HAVE NO JOB.  Follow the second step of CCT.

3.  VALUES: What values do you have which may influence your decision?

What are the values you have and believe in which might influence your decision?   Such values could include: 

⦁ having an abundance of material possessions, 

⦁ having a successful career, 

⦁ respecting your wife’s wishes, 

⦁ having plenty of spare time.

⦁ What are your goals in life?  

⦁ What does your work mean to you?  

⦁ What does your marriage/family mean to you?

4.   DECISION. Write your decision.  Follow step 3 of CCT.

5.  COMMUNICATION. Follow step 4 of CCT.  How will you tell your boss?  How will you tell your wife?  Remember the Model of Communication to help you with the channel.

6.  RISKS & CONSEQUENCES: What possible risks and consequences could happen because of your decision?

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Read the Scenario and Instructions carefully.

2.  SUBMISSION DATE:  Sun/Tues sections = April 14.  Mon/Wed sections = April 15

3. Submit soft copy on line to the Blackboard.  MAJOR 4

4.  Use the HEADINGS for each question: SITUATION, INFORMATION, BARRIERS, ALTERNATIVES, DECISION, COMMUNICATION, RISKS & CONSEQUENCES

5.  Late = 2 marks off.  Must upload before 4 pm on your section’s day.

6.  Make a cover page with your NAME, ID, SECTION.  Paste RUBRIC under these.

ACTION DESCRIPTION MARKS POSSIBLE/YOUR MARKS

Following instructions completely.    Answering all the questions and including all the headings and ideas 5

Writing Quality Using proper English, full sentences, grammar, correct punctuation 2

Content Clear understanding of the ideas which is shown in your writing 3

TOTAL 10

SAMPLE ANSWER FORMAT

SITUATION

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INFORMATION

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BARRIERS

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ALTERNATIVES

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VALUES

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DECISION

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COMMUNICATION

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RISK AND CONSEQUENCES

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