Critical Thinking: Report to AcuScan CEO
The CEO of AcuScan needs information about the situation described in the GEN 480 Critical Thinking Case Study.
1. Part One: Respond to the specific questions on the worksheet that follows.
2. Part Two: Write an executive summary for the CEO of AcuScan.
1. Describe all assumptions seen in any of documents provided in the case study.
a. Kelly
b. Pat
c. Cliff
d. Chris
2. Explain the arguments made by each of these people.
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.
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.
Conclusions
1. Describe all problems in this situation.
2. For each problem listed above, describe the data, arguments, and reasoning that contribute to the problem.
3. What is the underlying problem that is the base cause of the conflict within AcuScan?
4. What alternative solutions would you propose for this situation?
5. State the relative strengths and weaknesses of each alternative solution.
6. Which solution will you recommend to the CEO and why?
PART TWO:
Executive Summary
Write an executive summary of the case for the CEO of AcuScan. Be sure to include the following:
1. Purpose and scope of document
2. Summary of the situation
3. Key points relating to the situation
4. Conclusions
5. Recommendations and actions to be taken, and why