Mgt Critical Thinking TEssay Objective: Apply critical thinking concepts to solve a business problem. Before you accept this assignment, please notice that the use of specific course materials are required. The required text books are noted at the end, and I will attach it as well. Introduction: Critical thinking skills are necessary for making clear decisions and conclusions when solving problems. This essay will give you the opportunity to use your critical thinking skills in exploring a business problem and proposing alternative solutions. Deliverables: The essay for this lesson requires a minimum of 750 words that clearly demonstrate your understanding of the activity. Essays should have a clear introduction, thesis statement, and conclusion, written in APA format (APAstyle.org). A minimum of three sources from course material must be cited in-text and in the Reference List. Activity Details: Step 1: Read the following scenario and questions, then use what you have learned about critical thinking concepts to summarize your responses. It is highly recommended that you use these questions/prompts as level 1 subheadings in your essay. • Company CTS, a manufacturer of bicycles, is considering expanding into markets in Switzerland and the UK . You have been tasked with a team to identify the top three strengths and weaknesses of this decision. How would you use your reflective and analytical skills to do so? • The CEO has also asked you and your team to present an argument with at least two solutions for these proposed expansions. What will be your argument? How did you use your problem–solving skills to develop the argument? Step 2: Write a paper. Please review the essay rubric prior to proceeding. Use these writing guidelines: • Include a cover page and a reference page in addition to your required word count. • Use correct APA format. • Double-space text. • Use size 12 Times New Roman font. • Indent paragraphs. • Include in-text citations as appropriate. • Use correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure and verb tense. • Optional: Use section headings to organize. Citations from three text books below are required: Mgt Critical Thinking Readings: Management: A Focus on Leaders, Second Edition by Anie McKee https://www.amazon.com/Management-Leaders-Second-Instructors-Review/dp/0133077551/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525903726&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=Management%3A+A+Focus+on+Leaders%2C+Second+Edition+by+Anie+McKee Strategic Management: A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts, Fifteenth or Sixteenth Edition by Fred R. David and Forest R. David https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Management-Competitive-Advantage-Approach/dp/0133444791/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525903964&sr=1-1&keywords=Strategic+Management%3A+A+Competitive+Advantage+Approach%2C+Concepts%2C+Fifteenth+Edition+by+Fred+R.+David+and+Forest+R.+David https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Management-Competitive-Advantage-Approach/dp/0134167848/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525903964&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=Strategic+Management%3A+A+Competitive+Advantage+Approach%2C+Concepts%2C+Fifteenth+Edition+by+Fred+R.+David+and+Forest+R.+David Developing Management Skills, Ninth Edition by David A. Whetten, Kim S. Cameron https://www.amazon.com/Developing-Management-Skills-David-Whetten/dp/0133127478/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525904202&sr=1-1&keywords=Developing+Management+Skills%2C+Ninth+Edition+by+David+A.+Whetten%2C+Kim+S.+Cameron Modern Management: Concepts and Skills, Fourteenth Edition by Samuel C. Certo and S. Trevis Certo https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Management-Concepts-Skills-Standalone/dp/0133859819/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525904360&sr=1-1&keywords=Modern+Management%3A+Concepts+and+Skills%2C+Fourteenth+Edition+by+Samuel+C.+Certo+and+S.+Trevis+Certo
