Question $1(2$ points$)$

What is the main difference between critical thinking and problem solving?

Question $1$ options:

Critical thinking skills are used outside the workplace, but problem solving skills are only useful in the workplace

Critical thinking is only necessary in creative projects, while problem solving is necessary all the time

Critical thinking is a skill all employees need, while only some need problem solving skills

Critical thinking requires gathering, weighing, and analyzing information to draw conclusions, while problem solving requires taking action

Question $2(2$ points$)$

Which of the following is not part of the five step process recommended for critical thinking:

Question $2$ options:

Gather your information

Apply the information

Formulate the question

Explore other points of view

Go with your initial gut reaction

Consider the implications

Question $3(2$ points$)$

These are all strategies for improving your critical thinking, except:

Question $3$ options:

Keep the goal in mind

Ask good questions

Take a break $-$ and come back to it later

Know your biases and try to look past them

Be open minded and flexible

Jump between logical$,$ imaginative, and wild thinking

Daydream with reflective thinking skills

Be curious and observant

If it isn't broke, don't fix it

Question $4(2$ points$)$

When a problem arises, which answer best describes what employers would prefer employees to do:

Question $4$ options:

Tell co$-$workers about the problem

Identify a problem, analyze it$,$ and suggest innovative solutions

Analyze a problem

See the problem and try to fix it on my own

Question $5(2$ points$)$

Which skill is associated with critical thinking?

Question $5$ options:

Applying innovative solutions

Researching your options

Leveraging others' strengths

All of the above

Question $6(2$ points$)$

Which question should you not ask yourself to jump start the critical thinking process?

Question $6$ options:

What is the best approach to navigate this situation?

What are the short and long term ramifications?

What did my co$-$workers do wrong?

Why does this issue matter?

Question $7(2$ points$)$

Which of the following is the best definition of critical thinking according to NACE?

Question $7$ options:

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues

Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.

None of the above

Question $8(2$ points$)$

Which of the follow is not a necessary question you should ask yourself when making a decision:

Question $8$ options:

Can I live with the consequences?

Have I asked my co$-$workers for their opinions?

Have I considered all possible solutions?

Do I have all of the information I need?

Does it violate any of my values?

Will my decision help me meet my goals?

Have I considered all the consequences?

Question $9(2$ points$)$

Which of the following is a benefit of critical thinking in the workplace:

Question $9$ options:

Brings new ideas

Fosters teamwork

Promotes options

Uncovers spinoffs to address other unresolved topics

All of the above

Question $10(2$ points$)$

Anne Morriss's talk shares a $5-$step process to approach change $($and build trust$).$ The process includes the following:

Identify the problem: ask brave questions of important stakeholders

Run small experiment: that fosters trust with important stakeholders

Make new friends: with those who are different from you

Storytelling: share where you have been $($honor the past$),$ explain where you are $($the present$),$ and identify where you are going $($your vision of the future$)$

Implement the change: remove what is broken

Question $10$ options:

True

False