Critical Thinking in Business

Last class we went to the libary to learn more about research and how to look up books.  We all had to find and check out books on critical thinking for our video projects.  Since i'm a business major, my projects is going to be about critical thinking in the world of business.  So what is critical thinking?  "Critical thinking in general, refers to a higher-order of thinking that questions assumptions. It is a way of deciding whether a claim is true, false, or sometimes true."(ask.com)http://www.ask.com/wiki/Critical_thinking.  Critical thinking is basically problem solving.  In business, you have a lot of problem solving to do and trying to figure it out.  So i will be asking my peers on what they think is critical thinking and how does it relates to the field of business. 

So critical thinking is problem solving in many cases.  You have to be able to figure out what is true or what is false in many cases.  You have to be able to apply, analyze, critize and solve a problem.  In business, critical thinking is very important for success.  There are 5 tips you need in business using critical thinking.  1.  Know the difference between fact and fiction.  "Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction - even in the business world - but there's nothing else to do but believe it if it's indeed the truth".(Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/471726).  You have to be able to make sure any of your information you get is correct and accurate or its not.  2.  Always verify your source.  Every informations that you have has to have a source to back it up.  Always good to make sure you have a source and if it's reliable and verifiable.  3.  Don't Stop Asking Questions.  In business, you always have to ask questions on everything that you do.  "No matter how great the alternative or solution sounds, don't take it at face value. Question everything"(Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/471726) If you keep on asking questions you will get more informations and reliable facts.  4. Verification isn't Enough.  Check Your Accuracy. Its always good to make sure that all your informations that you get is accurate and not made up.  Its always good to do a lot of research on your source for accuracy.  5. Pride Cometh Before a Fall.  "Lastly, don't allow pride or ego to influence your position"(Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/471726). Everyone in business as some ego of sorts.  Don't let that get in your way. 

Critical thinking plays a huge roll in everyday life.  You need critical thinking in order to be successful in life.  Being able to go out on campus and interview people on their own definition of critical thinking is very good.  I'll be able to get different views and opinion on the topic and see how people use critical thinking in their everyday life.