Critical Thinking Case Study
Case Study Assignment
Assignment Overview
Prepare a report for the CEO about this situation in two parts:
Part One: Respond to the specific questions on the worksheet that follows.
Part Two: Write an executive summary for the CEO.
PART ONE:
Use the case materials to complete this assignment. You can answer these questions in question/answer format instead of writing and APA paper. Part Two-Executive Summary must be in APA format!
ANALYSIS
1. Describe all assumptions seen in any documents provided.
For full credit, provide AT MINIMUM: four to six assumptions held by Kelly; six to nine assumptions held by Pat; two to three assumptions held by Cliff; two to three assumptions held by Chris.
a. Kelly
b. Pat
c. Cliff
d. Chris
2. Explain the arguments made by each of these people.
Explanations should be comprised of two to six sentences for each of the following.
a. Cliff O'Connor
b. Pat Lambert
c. Kelly Thomas
d. Chris Martinas
3. Evaluate each argument listed above as sound or unsound and why. Indicate whether they are emotional or logical in nature.
Evaluations should be comprised of two to six sentences for each of the following.
a. Cliff O'Connor
b. Pat Lambert
c. Kelly Thomas
d. Chris Martinas
4. Describe specific fallacious arguments, and identify the people who hold them.
For full credit, provide AT MINIMUM four to six fallacious arguments.
CONCLUSIONS
1. Describe all problems in this situation.
Describe a minimum of two to three problems that characterize the situation. Single sentence format is acceptable.
2. For each problem listed above, describe the data, arguments, and reasoning that contribute to the problem.
Describe issues...
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