Session 1

Question 1

What is Critical Thinking?

Answer 1

It is analyzing the validity of arguments presented in a text

Question 2

What are the 5 parts of Critical Thinking?

Answer 2

• Identify the author’s major conclusions
• Describe and evaluate supporting evidence
• Uncover assumptions and values
• Determine soundness of causal logic
• Deconstruct use of persuasive language

Question 3

What are the fundamental business theories of Chandler, Greiner, Barney, Collins & Porras, Handy?

Answer 3

Chandler: on business success
Greiner: on evolution/growth of organizations
Barney: on internal resources and capabilities
Collins & Porras: on company vision
Handy: Sigmoid Curve