Skill: Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Level Scales
(3)
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late |
| 4 | Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses |
| 6 | Write legal brief challenging a federal law |
Work Activities
(25)
- Getting Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Thinking Creatively
- Developing Objectives and Strategies
- Scheduling Work and Activities
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Working with Computers
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
- Developing and Building Teams
- Training and Teaching Others
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
- Staffing Organizational Units
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Work Context
(9)
- Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Conflict Situations
- Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Consequence of Error
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Freedom to Make Decisions
- Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- Level of Competition