On completing the course, participants are able to - define and explain the history and philosophy of Critical Thinking; - identify suitable methods for critical analyses; - reflect on issues of sustainability; and - critically assess business situations for decision-making
Prerequisiti
INSEGNAMENTI DI ECONOMIA AZIENDALE - RAGIONERIA GENERALE E APPLICATA
Metodi didattici
Lectures, case studies discussion, work & class
Verifica Apprendimento
Team project, presentation and discussion
Testi
Huitt, W. (1998). Critical thinking: An overview. available at http://www.edpsycinteractive.org/topics/cognition/critthnk.html. Baumgärtner, S. & Quaas, M.. (2010). What is sustainability economics?. Ecological Econnomics, 69(3), 445-450. Hopper, T. (2023). Accounting What is accounting? What should it be? What should we profess and teach?. Accounting and Management Review, 27(1), 9-31. Additional teaching material will be proposed by the teacher during the course.
Contenuti
Critical Thinking is a form of analysis of observations and arguments that uses rational and skeptical methods of evaluation. It has a long tradition in higher education, and is essential for (good) decision-making. Identifying problems, understanding their prioritization, explicating implicit assumptions, and challenging taken-for-granted views are relevant skills for doing sustainable business. This course familiarizes participants with the fundamentals of Critical Thinking by delving into its philosophical and methodological underpinnings. In the light of a reflection on the social role of businesses, the concept of “sustainability” will be revisited. The course concludes with a variety of applied thinking sessions, that aim to train critical thinking by analyzing typical business situations with a view to make sustainable decisions. Course outline 1. Philosophical Underpinnings 2. Methodological Considerations 3. The Purpose(s) of Doing Business and the Meaning(s) of Sustainability 4. Applied Critical Thinking 1: Production 5. Applied Critical Thinking 2: Sales and Revenue 6. Applied Critical Thinking 3: Investments
