COMM104 - Critical Thinking Assessment
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Critical Thinking Template
Scenario: Aaron and Merida are two students who attend Bryant & Stratton College. Their instructor asked them to identify three problems that could exist in different community types: academic, professional, and personal. They were also asked to brainstorm solutions for each of the problems.
They are now stuck and are unsure which solution is best for each scenario. All are plausible. Your job is to review each of the problems and then use critical thinking and problem-solving tools you have learned to suggest which solution they should choose. It would be okay to also include professional examples or experiences in your explanation, but personal opinions may not provide credibility to your solution on their own.
Academic Problem
In 150 words or more, use critical thinking and problem-solving tools to state the solution you chose, explain which tools or resources helped you analyze the problem and solution, and describe how this solution might solve the problem effectively compared to the other options. Answers should be in your own words, and any outside resources used should include a citation. Problem: Choosing a major
Solutions:
Choose the major that gets a job with the highest salary
Choose the major that is most interesting
Choose the major that seems to be the easiest program
Response:
When deciding on a major for college I believe you should evaluate quite a bit about what activities you enjoy, jobs in that degree category, and time goals. When selecting my major for college, I weighed my options by thinking about my daily schedule, the location of where I might land a job, and how much I would earn to make sure I could maintain my lifestyle and live
comfortably. If your lifestyle is anything like mine, I would recommend the easiest program to choose your major. Life Strategies (2022) recommends “
Considering your learning style, stage of life, roles and responsibilities, geographic location, budget, professional goals, and job or certification requirements. All these, and more, will impact the learning opportunities you choose
– whether formal or informal; individual courses, certificates, or degree programs; in-house, classroom-based, or online. Independent reading, job shadowing, cross-training, in-house training, workshops, webinars, conferences, and scheduled courses all meet specific learning needs
” (para.5). I believe that the recommendations go hand in hand with selecting a major that helps your goals become reachable so being that an easy major wouldn’t need any excessive time
added to your daily life would be ideal to me.
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Workplace Problem
In 150 words or more, use critical thinking and problem-solving tools to state the solution you chose, explain which tools or resources helped you analyze the problem and solution, and describe how this solution might solve the problem effectively compared to the other options. Answers should be in your own words, and any outside resources used should include a citation. Problem: Lack of training at work
Solutions:
Quit the job and find a new job that provides better employee training
Ask for a meeting with the team leader to discuss the need for more training
Try and find training opportunities outside of work (take classes, sign up for webinars, attend professional conferences)
Response:
Starting a new job that you may not have worked in the field of can be challenging if you have not received adequate training. I would recommend requesting a meeting with a team leader to ensure they are aware of the poor training they’ve provided without giving the impression that they have slightly failed at their job. I also think that this helps show that you are willing to learn and do better at your job and labeling your short comings as your fault. I believe this would be a positive way to help them realize different scenarios they could teach which would benefit everyone because they could improve for the new upcoming employees. This way could eliminate the struggle of finding a new job and you would not have to come out of pocket for any
additional training you could receive for free at the place of business that offered it to you in the beginning. Worksmart (2022)
made a valid point that I had mentioned earlier “
If you are not provided with the facilities you need to do your job, both you and your company will suffer from
poorer performance. It is important that you raise your concerns about this. If you fail to do your job as required, you could face disciplinary proceedings and even
dismissal
on grounds of
capability” (para.1).
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Personal Problem
In 150 words or more, use critical thinking and problem-solving tools to state the solution you chose, explain which tools or resources helped you analyze the problem and solution, and describe how this solution might solve the problem effectively compared to the other options. Answers should be in your own words, and any outside resources used should include a citation. Problem: A strained relationship with a family member due to an argument
Solutions:
Ask to have a conversation face to face to discuss the argument civilly
Text the family member to try and repair the relationship
Let the argument go, and try to move forward
Response:
If there was an argument between you and another family member, depending on how that argument started, if it were the fault or issue the other person had and there’s nothing you can really do to make the situation better for yourself, I would let the situation blow over and leave it to woks itself out. From my past experiences I am the type of person that if I cannot get my point
across or it seems pointless to argue I will just ignore the situation until it heals itself. This may seem like a slippery slope and may not improve the problem, but I believe it protects my mental health in a way so I am not contributing to something causing stress or discomfort that may not result in benefiting me in the end. Gordon (2021) makes a validating comment on why you should prioritize your sanity over trying to mend relationships that are not healthy by saying”
If you're struggling to navigate a difficult relationship with a family member, it can help to level the playing field and neutralize some of the difficulties. Begin by reminding yourself that you have no control over another person's actions, but you can change your reaction” (para 5.).
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References Worksmart| Worksmart. (2022). Worksmart- I'm not being provided with the proper training to do my job. What can I do? https://worksmart.org.uk/work-rights/trouble-work/employee-
problems/im-not-being-provided-proper-training-do-my-job-what-can
Lifestyle| Lifestyle. (2022). Lifestyle- 10 TIPS TO FIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTO A BUSY LIFE. https://endingpovertytogether.org/10-tips-to-fit-professional-development-
into-a-busy-life/
Sherri Gordon (2021). How to Navigate Difficult Relationships With Your Family| How to Manage a Difficult Relationship. https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-navigate-difficult-
relationships-with-family-5120173