Cultivating Critical-Thinking Dispositions Throughout the Business Curriculum

被引：14

作者：

Bloch, Janel ^{[1
]}

Spataro, Sandra E. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Northern Kentucky Univ, Dept English, Landrum Acad Ctr 500, Highland Hts, KY 41099 USA

[2] Northern Kentucky Univ, Dept Management, Highland Hts, KY USA

来源：

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION QUARTERLY | 2014年 / 77卷 / 03期

关键词：

critical thinking; disposition; management communication; managerial literacy; MBA programs; transfer;

D O I：

10.1177/2329490614538094

中图分类号：

G2 [信息与知识传播];

学科分类号：

05 ; 0503 ;

摘要：

Critical thinking is an essential component of managerial literacy, yet business school graduates struggle to apply critical-thinking skills at work to the level that employers desire. This article argues for a dispositional approach to teaching critical thinking, rooted in cultivating a critical-thinking culture. We suggest a two-pronged approach of (a) clearly defining critical thinking and selecting an accessible model for applying it and (b) integrating critical thinking consistently throughout the business curriculum. We illustrate implementation of this strategy in our revised MBA curriculum and conclude by challenging others to consider adopting a cultural and dispositional approach.

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页码：249 / 265

页数：17