Question

1. Its January in a small Midwestern city and several concerned residents have called the mayor about a group of homeless individuals how are living in an encampment near the river. Although there have been few police calls to the encampment, the mayor decides that, since a sever cold snap is coming and sleeping outdoors is not safe, the best alternative is to simply tear down the camp and give its residents a list of local services. The mayor did not consult with the social services agencies that serve the homeless prior to his decision. However, the public outcry against his actions results in the formation of a workgroup to propose a plan for the homeless in the future. The workgroup includes social service and other medical professionals, law enforcement, the clergy, and the community at large. Therefore, it's not surprising that there is a wide range of opinions on how to approach the problem.

Marjorie asserts that there may not be a single "best" way to address the issue of homelessness. He urges group members to think about the assumption they make and to consider how it is that homeless people are viewed as the problem, rather than homelessness itself (or the lack of affordable housing and needed services). Marjorie is advocating for this type of approach________

		rational
		creative
		critical
		interpretative

10 points   

QUESTION 10

1. Its January in a small Midwestern city and several concerned residents have called the mayor about a group of homeless individuals how are living in an encampment near the river. Although there have been few police calls to the encampment, the mayor decides that, since a sever cold snap is coming and sleeping outdoors is not safe, the best alternative is to simply tear down the camp and give its residents a list of local services. The mayor did not consult with the social services agencies that serve the homeless prior to his decision. However, the public outcry against his actions results in the formation of a workgroup to propose a plan for the homeless in the future. The workgroup includes social service and other medical professionals, law enforcement, the clergy, and the community at large. Therefore, it's not surprising that there is a wide range of opinions on how to approach the problem.

George favors an objective analysis in which alternative are selected based on clear (if not always universally accepted) criteria. George takes an _______________ approach

		rational
		critical
		creative
		interpretative

10 points   

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Answer 1

1. Marjorie is taking upon a "critical approach" of thinking towards the situation.

Critical thinking is, other than thinking out of the box, looking at the situation and the facts of the same in a positive and open minded way. Knowing exactly what the facts are, yet willing to and urging others to thinking otherwise and from a different perspective. It is almost like being skeptical of the presented situation and facts, but in a positive way. Thinking critically makes way for various options that can be looked into as solution,s from many aspects rather than just the limited ones present. It is done so by applying logic to new ideas.

Hence, what Marjorie is doing in this situation is asking others to think of something that might not have crossed their minds at all. While majority of the crowd were occupied into thinking and bringing in significant other of community services to reflect and structure the solution, Marjorie asks them to look at the problem itself from a different facet. He urges them to think about tackling the problem of homelessness rather than homeless people.

2. George takes a "rational approach" to the situation.

Rational thinking, or approach, means to employ one's reasoning abilities, thinking of an alternative solution based on logical and structured parameters, and then employing the best solution available based on the selected criteria. It is more objective in nature and approach, and defies random thinking. It is however very realistic in approach, and not too time consuming. Rational thinking gives a clear understanding of a situation and immediately employs the logical and structured way of dealing and finding solution for the situation.

Hence, George prefers to rationally analysis alternatives based on criteria's selected for a solution.