A500.3.3.RB_Andrzejewski

Looking at a discipline as a body of information versus a system of thinking is very similar to the difference in perspective when looking as a statement as a fact versus a claim.  The terminology of a fact or a body of information attracts the observer towards accepting that information for what it is and not thinking further into the subject; whereas, the terminology of a claim or a system of thinking opens one’s perspective towards curiosity and encourages critical thinking.   
            Applying critical thinking towards the discipline of organizational leadership as a system of thinking leads to contemplating how this discipline can be adapted to different organizational structures and environments.  How can it be adapted towards crew resource management in the cockpit of an airplane?  How does it apply to the management of a non-scheduled air carrier service?  How can it be applied to a safety reporting system or maintenance program for any aviation operation?  The questions go on and on and one leads to the next and the potential outcomes are truly endless. 
            When looking at organizational leadership as a body of information, the concept can be taken and applied to various leadership and management structures.  Different situations can be taken into consideration and applied to that body of information for comparison and analysis.  The major difference in perspective here is the inflexibility of the perspective as a body of information versus a system of thinking.  The concept can be applied, but does not encourage the user to adapt or think further into the topic beyond the information being provided. 

            Applying the difference in perspective to course work will lead to significantly different results.  Neither approach is necessarily right or wrong, however; the approach which encourages critical thinking will lead to a more creative and dynamic thought process for the student.

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