Thinking and Decision Making
LaToyia , Jasmine , Kimberlie , Don
University of Phoenix
Thinking and Decision Making
At times, in our personal and professional environments individuals are required to make thought provoking decisions based on pertinent information that may become beneficial to the altering of their lifestyles or the strategic planning towards career advancement. This process requires thinking; which is the mental handling of information when concepts are formed and problem solving, reasoning and decision making is connected. The basic process of this mechanism is the human brain cells reflecting on identical patterns or recognition. The mental intelligence of our brain will allow us to combine, separate, match and sort concepts, perceptions and experiences. The different thinking styles that correspond with this process such are: analytical, logical and scientific thinking.
Analytical (critical) thinking is the ability to connect in conversation by using standards such as credibility, clarity, accuracy and significance; which is based on principles and concepts not procedures. Analytical thinking involves exercising or involving skilled judgment or observation. Individuals are able to apply analytical thinking as a form of judgment in a positive way by showing humility and removing ones bias views. Individuals that are able to conquer bias judgments can make firm decisions by showing their willingness to learn, remove egotistic ideas, and combine all facts. Applying analytical thinking skills in the workplace is valuable because it will allow individuals to become more diverse and conve ...