Teaching Problem-Solving And Analytical Thinking Skills: With A Special Reference To Modelling In Management Science

Abstract

Analytical thinking is a key element in effectively handling many business problems. The central base to this approach is philosophical as we assume that the world is a rational place and that any situation may be considered logically so that its essential features may be understood and analysed. There are several teaching aids that can be used for solving business problems. These aids will be discussed along with the teaching approach adopted by the author, with a special emphasis on modelling as a powerful problem-solving tool.