As You Journey Through This Unit And Are Honing Your Critica

As You Journey Through This Unit And Are Honing Your Critical Thinking

As you journey through this unit and are honing your critical thinking skills, you might recognize many ideas identified in the Game Plan. To assist in your critical thinking process, the Game Plan (located on pages 38-42 in your textbook) was created to help you make critical decisions through the use of 10 strategies. This assignment requires you to complete a table focusing on a recent experience in your life. Within the table, you will identify your experience, how you reacted to the experience, two Game-Plan strategies that could have changed your outcome, and what the new outcome might have been.

Make sure you address the following components:

- Describe the situation and why it was important to you.

- Describe how you reacted.

- Identify two strategies from the book, develop critical thinking questions you would ask yourself as part of your self-assessment, and include bullet points sharing your decision-making process.

- Address the new outcomes or solutions resulting from integrating these strategies.

Paper For Above instruction

In my recent experience, I faced a challenging situation at work where I had to decide whether to speak up about an unethical practice I observed. The situation was important to me because it involved my integrity and responsibility to uphold ethical standards. Initially, I hesitated due to fear of retaliation and concern about jeopardizing my job.

My immediate reaction was to remain silent, rationalizing that the issue might resolve itself or that my opposition could cause conflict. However, reflecting on this experience using the Game Plan strategies could have helped me make a more ethical and beneficial decision.

Two strategies from the Book Plan that could have influenced a better outcome were “Identifying Ethical Principles” and “Considering Long-term Consequences.”

Critical Thinking Questions

  • What are the potential consequences of my silence versus speaking out?
  • How does my decision align with my personal and professional ethics?
  • What are the possible repercussions for myself and others if I choose to remain silent?
  • Would addressing this issue foster a culture of transparency and accountability?

Decision-Making Process

  • Recognize the ethical breach and understand its importance.
  • Assess the potential risks and benefits of speaking out versus remaining silent.
  • Apply the “Identifying Ethical Principles” strategy by evaluating my core values such as honesty and integrity.
  • Use the “Considering Long-term Consequences” strategy to evaluate possible future impacts of my decision.
  • Consult trusted colleagues or mentors for perspective.
  • Decide to report the unethical practice through appropriate channels, ensuring documentation and confidentiality.

By applying these strategies, I believe the outcome would have been a more transparent and ethical workplace environment, potentially preventing further unethical behavior and reinforcing a culture of integrity. This experience underscored the importance of critical self-assessment and strategic decision-making in professional settings.

References

  • Johnson, R. (2019). Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Guide. New York: Academic Press.
  • Smith, L., & Williams, T. (2020). Ethical Decision-Making in the Workplace. Journal of Business Ethics, 162(2), 237-250.
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