This unit is designed to introduce the importance of critical thinking and the benefits of using decision-making processes to assess and solve business, managerial and organisational problems. The key aspects of critical thinking and reasoning, including knowledge, comprehension, analysis, self-reflection and application are considered. You will learn how to critically analyse data and information related to typical business decisions. You will develop significant skills in building effective arguments by constructing, analysing, and critically evaluating the views and position adopted by stakeholders in the process of effective decision-making. The aim is to develop your ability to make effective and timely decisions, to communicate complex concepts and ideas, to influence and persuade others to adopt new strategies when required, and to constructively collaborate with others in order to generate solutions to multi-faceted business problems. You will also be introduced to the decision-making techniques leaders and groups use to solve problems in real-life business situations.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Have your say feedback; self reflection

Success in this unit requires students to engage with the unit on a regular basis to obtain formative feedback and to progress their assessments throughout the term (last-minute assessment preparation reduces success chances dramatically).

Retain this approach, alongside the interactive nature of the workshops, but further stress the importance of engagement with the unit and continue to provide ongoing feedback to students.

Feedback from Self reflection

Good practice indicates that assessment should change on a regular basis and that doing so enhances skill development within students. There is always a group assignment that on campus and distance students often find challenging.

Continue to change and update assessment on a term by term and yearly basis. Examine opportunities fro group analysis that mirrors projects and decisions taken in business settings.

Feedback from MBA Director and Reference Committee

Unit review and consideration of scope against Graduate Attributes and CL20 Learning Outcomes

The unit content and assessment has changed overtime due to environmental creep. The unit needs to be reviewed in terms of content, scope and volume of learning to determine whether CL20 course learning objectives are being met.