The Use of Argument Mapping to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills in Business Education

Authors

David W. Kunsch, St. John Fisher UniversityFollow
Karin Schnarr, Wilfrid Laurier University
Russell van Tyle, St. John Fisher University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-4-2014

Abstract

Complex business problems require enhanced critical thinking skills. In a dedicated, in-person critical thinking class, argument mapping techniques were used in conjunction with business and nonbusiness case studies to build the critical thinking skills of a group of master of business administration students. Results demonstrated that the critical thinking ability of the student sample improved significantly. The use of argument mapping techniques may be a useful tool to assist practitioners in business settings with complex decision making.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2014.925416

Publication Information

Kunsch, David W.; Schnarr, Karin; and van Tyle, Russell (2014). "The Use of Argument Mapping to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills in Business Education." Journal of Education for Business 89.8, 403-410.

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