Developing Critical Thinking Skills Through the Integration of Management Concepts and Theories and Current News and Events Using the Wall Street Journal

Critical Thinking Skills, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Presentation Skills

Employers have expressed a desire to hire college graduates who can exhibit critical thinking skills and possess an understanding of current business trends and events and their implications for strategic decision making. This session will present three learning activities (Analyze and Critique, Point-Counterpoint, Management Consultants) using the Wall Street Journal, the #1 source of business news. These activities will provide students with a platform for developing critical thinking, verbal communication, teamwork, and presentation skills. These activities will also enhance the relevance and usefulness of management concepts and theories in understanding and addressing challenging problems facing organizations.

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