Critical thinking
This paper will discuss an organizational problem that occurred in my work several weeks ago. The problem is that some employees are not comfortable with the company’s deployment of a new multi-functioning device policy. I will first describe the policy. I will then frame this issue in two different ways. Next, I will describe the types of thinking used for each problem. I will then examine the forces of influence that can influence the way the problem is framed. Lastly I will provide an answer to the dilemma “How do we accept each other’s differences and still get anything done?” About a year ago, a corporation team was put together to look at ways to cut the cost of printing, scanning, faxing and coping throughout the organization. The findings were presented to the stakeholders. The stakeholders made the decision to replace all network and standalone printers, faxes, scanners and copiers with centrally located Multi functioning devices. This was to be implemented at every site throughout the organization. This project was called the “Impress project”. The first stage of the Impress Project was to identify the amount of usage of every device at our site. After this data was acquired a team was put together to r
I believe all these issues could have been minimized if the Impress Project was promoted properly. Prior to the rollout of the policy there was just a few emails sent out by the corporation. There should have been posters made and flyers handed out. Theses posters and flyers could show what advantages the new Multi-Functional device has over the systems currently in place. They could also show the cost per page difference and the amount of amount of money saved on maintenance. There also should have been a sales representative available to demonstrate to all users the new functions and options of these devices. I believe if all this was done prior to the deployment of these device people would be more willing to accept this change. There are various forms of critical thinking. Some of these are scientific, persuasive, and creative. The type of critical thinking required for the task largely depends on the context in which critical analysis is required. When hasty, careless decisions are made, like the initial decision to move the device they can have devastating results on the manager's department or even for the entire company. Decisions that are made with deliberation using different kinds of processes, however, can lead the department or company to better and/or more profitable operations. When decisions are indeed made in this manner, the manager should feel confident that he or she has made an appropriate decision and is the best option given the information available at the time. This does not mean to say that the manager will always make the correct decision; lack of information or situational changes can lead to faulty analysis. However, if the manager uses critical thinking and proven successful decision-making strategies, he or she can and should be confident in whatever action they have decide
Some topics in this essay:
Impress Project,
Device Policy,
Resources Finance,
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Information Technology,
Multifunctional Device,
critical thinking,
device policy,
educational status position,
Centralized Multifunctional,
accept other’s differences,
faxes scanners copiers,
dilemma “how accept,
personal device,
printers faxes,
scientific thinking,
posters flyers,
able purchase,
answer dilemma,
“how accept other’s,
other’s differences,
differences done”,
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Approximate Word count = 1226
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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