Reference no: EM133166113

Topic: Demonstrate Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills

Use your critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve the following problem. 

Bob loves clothes.  His favourite activity is to go shopping at the mall and try on new clothes.  He looks forward to the day when he has a job so he can buy all the clothes he wants. Next week is Bob's birthday and he will receive RM100.00 for his present.  He saw a pair of jeans at the mall that was RM95.00; however, he also needs new shirts, new shorts, and some sports shorts.  His RM100.00 could purchase all of these things or it could purchase one pair of designer jeans. All the students at the college wear these jeans.  Bob states, "If only I had a pair of these jeans, I would be popular."  How could Bob make a wise decision?

Question: 

i. Consider All Factors - List the different issues Bob should consider in making this difficult decision.

ii. Reasoning - Make a decision for Bob and explain why that is a good decision for him. Feel free to make up the various circumstances in his life - for example, whether Bob may have some savings/work part-time. The more reasons you can give for his decision, the better.

iii. Reflect: What is the critical thinking and reasoning process you have applied to make the decision for Bob?