Critical Thinking and Value Systems (LDR 5104)

Term: 2015-2016 Summer Semester

Faculty

Melvin A. HolderShow MyInfo popup for Melvin A. Holder
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Schedule

Thu, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (5/2/2016 - 6/26/2016) Location: ORLD ORLD

Description

4 Credit Hours
Assists the learners in formulating value systems utilizing critical thinking techniques. Exercises throughout the course will allow the learners to recognize that assumptions undergird all action and behavior. A guiding philosophy during the course will be that the ancestor, i.e. antecedent, of all action or behavior is a thought, value, assumption or belief. The learners will explore how the use of critical thinking techniques can minimize the distortion of presuppositions that drive an organization?s development of value systems, strategic thinking and plans and code of ethics. The learners will identify basic assumptions that predispose organizations to adopt various cultural norms and guiding principles of organizational conduct. The learners will examine assumptions in new contexts and develop strategies for assisting their organizations in becoming critical thinkers employing critical skepticism. Discussion of the Christian worldview regarding leadership issues i