...Critical Thinking Case Study This case study is written from a critical thinking case study provided by the University Of Phoenix. This case study involves Faith Community Hospital a not for profit hospital that has many problems. The major problem described in this paper will be about the need for policies and procedures and there implementation. This hospital seems to have poor procedural discipline or no procedures at all to follow. The Problem or Problems The problems as they are described in the case study appear to be procedural and leadership issues but mostly there appears to be a financial problem. The cause of the financial problem has many reasons. The problem that I can extract from the text is that costs are higher and patient numbers are down. This hospitals management needs to develop a better management strategy and lead their employees. Faith Hospital has a mission statement that provides some corporate direction. The Mission statement is currently contradicting the management's current strategy. Faiths mission statement is as follows (Unknown) "With the foundation and commitment of our spiritual heritage And values, our mission is to promote the health and well-being of the people in the communities we serve through a comprehensive continuum of services provided in collaboration with the partners who share the same vision and values This mission statement provides some direction from management for the hospital but it is not being followed by the employees ...
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...Critical Thinking Case Study GEN/480 University of Phoenix Lisa Stansfield To the CEO of AcuScan: Here is a last report that I have devised for you which explains the up-to-date circumstances at AcuScan and a few suggestions and actions that ought to be taken and the reason. Chris Martinas, VP of Product Development and Pat Lambert, the new Director of Marketing have been collaborating on a new product that has to be initiated by the final part of the year. The new product happens to be the iScanner, which they have previously promoted except it will have new features, which makes it new and more advanced. The two of them have been figuring out a way to lower the budget by 15% and try not to not dismiss current employees. They have the funds of 400 K to use and have to convene with the right departments to launch the project. There was a problem through the emails among Pat Lambert and Kelly Thomas, Chief Engineer of Product Software. Kelly designed the original iScanner that was the groundbreaker in the developing retinal scanning security business. After discussing with you about the making of the product and not going outside 400K, Chris emailed Pat and Kelly on the way to do that and the way they could reach the deadline in August. The initial reply to that email was from Pat Lambert, the email was very optimistic and stated how Lambert did not think that it was going to be an issue to generate. The email after that was from Kelly saying that the team was placing...
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...Critical Thinking Case Study GEN/480 Interdisciplinary Capstone Course March 3, 2011 Norton Brainard III Case Study Part I: Analysis 1. Describe all assumptions seen in any of documents provided in the case study . a. Kelly: Had the assumption that with a project like this it was putting the company on the line. Furthermore the quality of service with little staff may prove impossible. Kelly also assumed that the company was only interested in putting the product out and they were not concern about Quality Control (QC). Another assumption that was pointed out is what exactly the company wanted done could not be considering the workload that they were given two years ago proved to be a challenger and the had more workers it is nearly possible now with the shortage of employees. b. Pat: Is insisted on the only way to bring the company back to where it was ten years ago is to expand and do it quickly because other are doing the same with their companies. Although he had an confidential source he think that the company Secu-A-Corp will be bring out a similar product within in months therefore he wants to move quickly. The anticipated cost he assumed was based on the initial analysis , he also added a significant amount for staffing time in order to reach a product launch goal, not taking in consideration of the changes within the staff and the fact that the company has begun to lose revenue and had to make cut back. He assumes the return on the...
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...Appropriate Pricing Strategy One of the most important decisions an organization will make is pricing. Pricing strategies include researching the competition, comparing cost and profit potential, appealing to target market, and understanding customers. There are several pricing strategies for an organization to choose from which include: optional, penetration, premium, competition, value, bundle, and skimming pricing. Organizations need to select a pricing strategy that is going to suit their product type, industry, target market, and product life cycle stage for pricing. The appropriate pricing strategy that Nike is going to use for their newest product, the Nike Tech Force, is going to be competition pricing. According to Investopedia (n.d.), “Competition pricing is setting the price of a product or service based on what competition is charging.” An organization has three options when it comes to setting the price. They can set the price above competition, below competition, or the exact same as competition. The price that Nike will set at the launch of the Nike Tech Force running shoes will be $170.00. Nike decided on this price after comparing the products of competitors such as Adidas. Nike compared the Tech Force running shoes to the Adidas Boost running shoes. The Adidas Boost running shoes cost around $180.00. Nike decided to price lower than the products that the competitors are offering. Even though these two products are not the exact same product, both of these...
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...relationship between two people or systems. g. Open System- Systems that interact with the outside and are willing to accept new things. h. Closed System- Systems that are isolated and not willing to accept unknown things. i. Triangulation- When a third person hinders the communication between the initial two people. j. Self-differentiation- The ability to see yourself as only yourself and not be affected by those around you. The social system, in this case, consists of Tara, Jason, and Jason’s mother. The problem seems to be that Tara doesn’t like Jason’s mom entering and cleaning her home, without permission. Then Tara becomes upset when Jason won’t side with her on the issue, but Jason hasn’t tried to understand Tara’s point of view either. The causation for these problems comes from a lack of understanding boundaries and linkages between parties. Tara doesn’t understand and respect Jason and his mother’s linkage and his mother doesn’t understand and respect Jason and Tara’s linkage. This case also seems to have a lot of triangulation going on. Tara wants the counselor to tell Jason how she feels, for example, how if he doesn’t “stop having such a close relationship with his mother”, his wife will likely leave him. Jason has also made it seem as if he hasn’t communicated how important his mother is to him, but also how their relationship isn’t perfect either. Sometimes they “yell or get upset with each other”. He also admits that he wishes his mom had more hobbies...
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...opportunity to apply your critical thinking skills and understanding of the course concepts to explain how the enterprise architecture (EA) and/or the EA program benefits an organization. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes: * describe enterprise architecture (EA), the appropriate application of EA frameworks, and an overall ongoing EA program * analyze and examine how enterprise architecture and enterprise systems influence, support, and enable an organization's ability to contribute to strategic decision making and to respond and adapt to the business environment * apply EA concepts to support business requirements and identify opportunities for enterprise solutions Assignment Using the DMV case study provided, determine how an EA could be used to help the DMV accomplish the objectives stated explicitly and implicitly in the case study. The organization discussed in the case study has many issues with its current environment and many changes that it wants to make. It has not established an EA program yet. The purpose of your paper is to briefly explain what an EA program is, and then justify a recommendation to establish an EA program for the organization. You should provide at least four specific examples from the case study to show how an EA program could be of benefit, and you should provide at least two examples of how EA specifically benefitted another organization in solving problems similar to ones in the case study. (NOTE: More than...
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...Critical Thinkers and Education A Teachers Goal Bia Mcgrue Scypion EDU372: Educational Psychology Prof. Jimletta Vareene-Thomas 2/20/2016 Critical Thinkers and Education A Teachers Goal Throughout life we are challenged and we encounter an abundance of issues or problems that we need to solve. Some problems that can be resolved effortlessly and efficiently but other obstacles may require a more critical and creative thinking to overcome. When it comes down to thinking to solve problems we depend on our thinking or give some regurgitated answer that we just read. But “much of our thinking, left to itself, is biased, distorted, partial, uninformed, or downright prejudiced” (TCTC, 2016). The purpose of critical thinking is so that we are able to not only accomplish or attain understanding but also so we can assess or check each other’s frame of reference and eventually clarify the question or dilemma at hand. Some would argue whose challenge is it to get students to move pass their beliefs and assumption. Is it on students to dig deeper to gain or find additional tools and information that leads to developing a more in depth thought process. Richard Dawkins expressed that we should “not indoctrinate your children. Teach them how to think for themselves, how to evaluate evidence, and how to disagree with you” (Dawkins, 2015). Picture a student who completes every assignment follows along attentively writes down the notes and answers the questions with the information found...
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...Before you begin this assignment, be sure you: 1. Have completed all previously assigned readings, particularly those assigned in Weeks 3 and 4 of the class. 2. Re-read the “UMUC Haircuts Case Study" and the Stage 1, 2 & 3 assignments, and review the “Walmart Example.” 3. Purpose of this Assignment This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply the concepts of this course to address the selection, planning, development, implementation and on-going management of a technology solution for the UMUC Haircuts business. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcome to enable you to: * identify and plan IT solutions that meet business objectives Purpose of this Assignment This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply the concepts of this course to address the selection, planning, development, implementation and on-going management of a technology solution for the UMUC Haircuts business. This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcome to enable you to: * identify and plan IT solutions that meet business objectives Review Instructor feedback from previous assignment submissions. Overview of IT Solution and Next Steps for UMUC Haircuts For your Case Study Stage 1 assignment, you performed a Five Forces Analysis and justified Myra's chosen generic strategy for competitive advantage and the business process that she would like to improve through the application of technology. For your Stage 2 assignment...
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...EDUCATION Critical thinking and analysis: a model for written assignments Sharon L Edwards W hat is critical analysis? In the author’s personal experience this question has been answered by the following statement: ‘It is being critical of the literature.’ However, this does not answer the question. A literature search also failed to provide any information on critical analysis. The justification for developing a model for critical analysis, however, was not solely the lack of available literature. Other reasons included: to provide a definition of the terms; and to help both educationalists and students interpret the concepts involved. Nurse educationalists and nursing students lack a clear understanding of the critical processes and this could severely diminish the profession’s ability to articulate issues that are imperative to the advancement of nursing practice in the future. This article recommends a model of critical analysis that can be used by students and educationalists. It suggests that critical thinking and analysis are interrelated and complementary, but not synonymous. It gives examples of the model’s components in order to clarify their meaning. The model will hopefully give students a premise on which to base their assignments, and nurse educationalists will be able to incorporate it into their teaching practice. It will also provide an element of reality to critical analysis which will prevent it from becoming so abstract and idealistic as to render...
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...Assignments | Due Date | Module 1- Aug 24-Sept 6 | Study Activities M1S1 Read Chapters 1. M1S2 View PowerPoint Presentation. (optional activity) M1S3 Explore other perspectives. (optional activity) M1S4 Conduct additional research through the IRSC MAN4442 LibGuide to support your discussion responses. Assessments M1A1: Discussion Board Post for Chapter 1 Answer the questions on page 34 Critical Thinking Questions 1,3,5,7 Respond to two fellow students | Sept 6 | Module 2- Sept 7-20 | Study Activities M2S1 Read Chapters 2 and 3. M2S2 View PowerPoint Presentations. (optional activity) M2S3 Explore other Perspectives. (optional activity) M2S4 Conduct additional research through IRSC MAN4442 LibGuide to support your discussion responses.Assessments M2A1 Discussion Board Post for chapter 2. Answer the questions on page 55 Critical Thinking Questions 1-3, Respond to two fellow students M2A2 Discussion Board Post for chapter 3. Answer the questions on page 85 Critical Thinking Questions 1-3, Respond to two fellow students | Sept 20 | Module 3- Sept 21- Oct 4 | Study Activities M3S1 Read Chapters 4 and 5. M3S2 View PowerPoint Presentations. (optional activity) M3S3 Explore other perspectives. (optional activity) M3S4 Conduct additional research through the IRSC MAN4442 LibGuide to support your discussion responses.Assessments M3A1 Discussion Board Post for Chapter 4. Answer the questions on page 119 Critical Thinking Questions 2,3,5 Respond to two fellow students...
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...definitions of critical thought Differing Definitions of Critical Thought Victor M. Fraser Capitol College Abstract This paper attempts to compare and contrast the differing definitions of critical thinking as defined by various writers on different publications. It appears that no matter how critical thinking is defined, the same components are standard, and the conclusions are somewhat similar and hold true. A true definition of critical thinking is by no feat an easy task. It is a complex and controversial notion difficult to define and also to study. Many definitions have been proposed by several experts. One high profile definition states, “We understand critical thinking to be purposeful, self regulatory judgment which results in interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference, as well as explanation of the evidential, conceptual, methodological, criteriological, or contextual considerations upon which that judgment is based ….. The ideal critical thinker is habitually inquisitive, well informed, trustful of reason, open minded, flexible, fair minded in evaluation, honest in facing personal biases, prudent in making judgments, willing to reconsider and persistent in seeking results which are as precise as the subject and the circumstances of inquiry permit.” (Facione, 1990a, p.3). As can be seen from the all encompassing definition a lot goes into determining the meaning of Critical Thought....
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...Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks or their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Course Syllabus Course Title: GEN 480 Interdisciplinary Capstone Course BSBM.04-08.BSMB0533A Course Schedule: 04/08/08 to 05/12/08 Required Text: Paul, R., & Elder, L., (2002), Critical thinking: Tools for taking charge of your professional and personal life. Upper Saddle River, NJ, Prentice Hall. Paul, R., & Elder, L., (2003), The Miniature guide to understanding the foundations of ethical reasoning, The Foundation for Critical Thinking, Dillon Beach, CA. Ruggiero, V., (2004), Thinking critically about ethical issues 6th edition, Burr Ridge, IL, McGraw-Hill. Electronic Resources: Note: All required text materials can be found on the GEN/480 course page. The page can be accessed through the University of Phoenix Student and Faculty Website at...
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...the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site Erst Carmichael University of Western Sydney, e.carmichael@uws.edu.au Helen Farrell University of New South Wales, h.farrell@unsw.edu.au Follow this and additional works at: http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp Recommended Citation Carmichael, Erst and Farrell, Helen, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site, Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 9(1), 2012. Available at:http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/vol9/iss1/4 Research Online is the open access institutional repository for the University of Wollongong. For further information contact the UOW Library: research-pubs@uow.edu.au Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site Abstract A graduate's ability to be a critical thinker is expected by many employers; therefore development of students’ critical-thinking skills in higher education is important. There is also a perception that today’s students are technologically "savvy", and appreciate the inclusion of a technological approach to learning. However, the complexity of the concept of critical thinking and the assumptions about students’ technological skills are ...
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...Chapter 2: Research in Psychology Francine Shapiro/Critical Thinking Tested if eye movements have caused the change in her emotions During and after these eye movement sessions, their reactions to unpleasant thoughts faded away Their emotional flashbacks decreased dramatically Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing: EMDR Critical Thinking: The process of assessing claims and making judgements on the basis of well supported evidence What am I being asked to believe or accept?- If EMDR reduces or eliminates anxiety related problems What evidence is available to support the assertion?- Experienced a reduction in her own emotional distress following certain kinds of eye movements Are there alternative ways of interpreting the evidence?- Dramatic effects might not have been due to EMDR but to people’s desire to overcome their problems or perhaps their desire to prove her right The ruling out process leads to the next step in critical thinking: conducting scientific research What additional evidence would help to evaluate the alternatives?- The ideal method for collecting further evidence would be to identify three groups of people with anxiety- related problems who were alike in every way except for the anxiety treatment they received What conclusions are most reasonable?- The research evidence collected so far hasn’t yet ruled out alternative explanations for the effects of EMDR Only reasonable conclusions EMDR remains a controversial treatment It seems to have...
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...Rusty Rims IT Strategic Plan, Part 2 Before you begin this assignment, be sure you have read the “Rusty Rims Case Study” and the feedback you received on your IT Strategic Plan Part 1 assignment. Also, be sure you have read the chapters in the textbook that have been assigned to this point. Purpose of this Assignment This assignment gives you the opportunity to apply the course concepts to complete the development of an Information Technology Strategic Plan (ITSP) to support the strategic direction of Rusty Rims Distribution Company (RR). This assignment specifically addresses the following course outcomes to enable you to: identify, define, and explain the concepts of information technology governance and management apply best practices in information technology management and governance to make, defend, and justify an IT decision IT Strategic Plan for Rusty Rims Distribution Company For the previous assignment, you developed Part 1 of an IT Strategic Plan for RR. For this assignment, you will incorporate any needed changes resulting from the feedback you received on your Part 1 assignment and you will add Part 2. Part 2 will include an IT project that you are proposing that RR undertake. This new project will be included in the IT Portfolio section of Part 2, and will be further described in a future assignment, the “IT Decision Paper.” The entire ITSP will be submitted as a single document for this assignment. Assignment First, you should make...
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