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- The video clip “Thinking on the Job” in the Webtext this week illustrates the importance of critical thinking, especially in work contexts. Define the concept of critical thinking in your own words. Discuss a time in either your work or personal life in which you needed to be able to use critical thinking to either solve a problem or acquire a skill.
- Determine the manner in which you would show a potential employer that you possess solid critical thinking skills. Give your opinion on whether or not you believe that individuals can increase their critical thinking skills. If you believe that they can, explain certain steps that individuals can take to improve this skill.
- The workplace puts us into close contact with people who are different from us. We may not share the same ethical or moral standards and this can make dealing with workplace issues difficult. Television’s Dr. House has been known to say, “People never change.” and “Everybody lies.” The workplace can make you think that this opinion is correct. Does feeling like Dr. House make it easier to
