Critical Thinking Skills: Analyzing Arguments and Evaluating Sources

This case study focuses on the business case for reducing tobacco use and the importance of critical thinking skills in analyzing arguments and evaluating sources. It discusses the negative impact of smoking on health and productivity, and explores strategies to create smoke-free workplaces. The study also evaluates the reliability of the sources used in the case study.

Critical Thinking
Skills

Contents
Topic: Critical Review: Good for Health, Good for Business: The Business Case for Reducing Tobacco
Use........................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3
Apply an understanding of logical reasoning to analyse the arguments presented in the given case
study..................................................................................................................................................3
Apply your developing critical evaluation skills to the sources of information and data to validate
the positions taken in this case study................................................................................................5
In your conclusion, comment on a systematic and rigorous process carried out in producing the
above case study. How far do you think the author has remained objective in his views?...............7
References.............................................................................................................................................9

TOPIC: CRITICAL REVIEW: GOOD FOR HEALTH, GOOD FOR
BUSINESS: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR REDUCING TOBACCO USE
Introduction
Logical reasoning and critical thinking skill helps in analysing, evaluating and
providing a clear argument over a specific topic. The concept of this study is question based
on which short arguments are drawn by considering different sources such as articles, books,
and magazine etc (Hughes and Lavery, 2015). In this, individual is required to read the given
context carefully and after that, provide a logical reasoning over them. This report is based on
the case of consumption of tobacco and cigarette that impacts negatively over the individuals
as well as on whole economy. Thus, it is needed for government as well as business owners
to take strict actions that may help them in reducing the number of individuals who is taking
in some harmful products such as tobacco and cigarette. In this regard, some of the
companies also face many challenges as their workers drink nicotine compounds which have
also been established in the context of their case studies. In this regard a logical reasoning
over this case study puts numerous question as to represent logical arguments over the case
study as well as an analysis based on different source of information or data. Furthermore, a
summary based on overall research and analysis by gathering information to provide logical
results.
Apply an understanding of logical reasoning to analyse the arguments presented in the given
case study.
The argument of this paragraph is based on Tobacco and its impact over the
society. As Tobacco intake is harmful for people's health as well as it impacts negatively
upon society and community. In this case, it was also analysed that many people die because
smoking and several other harmful effects are often caused by smoking. Furthermore, it
effects negatively on well-being of individuals and it also has a direct impact over the
economy. As a Surgeon General, my view point is, that I cannot agree with any other well-
ness goal that the organisations should accomplish with their agents and networks who are
involved in such harmful activities or products. As an analysis or overview of many
researches determines that it costs the US over US$300 billion a year, incorporating nearly
$170 billion in pharmaceutical drugs and over $150 billion of missed efficiency (Hoover and
et.al., 2015). Thus, as a conclusion it can say that, these kind of practices and harmful

products impacts negatively upon the health as well as productivity of employees.
Furthermore, it creates negative impact over others who are not interested to engage in such.
Thus, in order to resolve issues of such, many organisations as well as foundations in the US
take initiatives by making worksites smoke-free in order to improve health of their, reduce
employer costs as well as increase productivity by managing positive changes.
The argument of this paragraph is based on Smoking and its continuous uses that
has a direct impact over the individual’s personal and professional life. Smoking is popular in
workforce in the United States, as it is determined in the case of 2014 in the case study. More
than 32 million adults are confirmed to have been using tobacco products and over 22 million
cigarettes are used by more than 21,7% of adult employees. Although smoking rates differ by
person's profession. For example, workers in blue-collar occupations such as manufacturing,
transport and so on have higher figures than those in white-collar employment. As per the
perspective of Caroline M Fichtenberg, 2002, the use of nicotine greatly decreases morale
among staff members in different ways by increasing absenteeism. Smoking the worker’s
costs more for business (Effect of smoke-free workplaces on smoking behaviour: systematic
review, 2002). The meta-analysis of 17 research has found that people who consume tobacco
products are absent in different ways from their company. While smoking results in prompt
drawbacks for well-being and work, including decreased effectiveness, job blurring, eye
distress and decreased focus, all of which can affect performance. Thus as a recommendation
it can say that, it is needed to take strict actions to reduce number of such cases. In context of
a business environment, it is needed for management or owner to develop smoke-free
workplaces because it is not only protecting non-smokers but they also create an environment
that encourages smokers to cut back or quit.
The argument of this paragraph determines that required steps that needs to take in
order to reduce the continuous uses of smoking and Tobacco. As concerted steps are being
taken to mitigate occupational tobacco smoking and its related hazards, this public health
concern has continued to gain interest in the workplace. These kind of practice may help in
developing a positive environment by encouraging others for taking initiatives for such cases.
According to Corporate Wellness Magazine, 2020 it was agreed to include incentives for
avoidance of smoking in order to resolve those business firms. Takes note of businesses that
give their staff a smoke suspension advantage; their members have to avoid smoking, boost
the well-being of employees, increase productivity and decrease expenditures (Strategies to
Tackle Workplace Tobacco Use, 2020). Thus as conclusion it can say that, Representatives

can benefit from inclusion of healthcare coverage for discontinuing medications, currency or
various stoppage motivators, and even the treatment of suspension on the job. For example,
the smoking end advantage of having a work environment is measured to generate substantial
well-being and financial gains, with monetary investment funds exceeding the cost of the
benefit over 4 years. Furthermore, currency driving powers are advancing. The unremarkable
instalments given to those who stopped smoking supported all participation in suspension
therapy and discontinuance paces in an investigation by CVS Caremark staff and their family
members and companions.
The arguments of this paragraph determines the requirements of taking strict
actions against Smoking and Tobacco uses. Smoking can lead to multiple health conditions
including heart disease, stroke, lung disease, asthma, chronic blockade and much more.
Furthermore, smoke also raises the risk of tuberculosis, certain eye infections and many other
immune problems. The key goals of nicotine reduction services at the worksite are to enable
smokers to stop and decrease the risk of second-hand smoke to other workers. As per the
views of K Michael Cummings, 2020 in addition to laws prohibiting the use of cigarettes in
the workplace that has been enacted by 27 states and the District of Columbia, businesses are
starting to enact regulations to restrict the use of tobacco. The business firm will be able to
support workers in their strategies to avoid smoking and to build smoking free workplaces by
updating health care provision for staff member (Programs and policies to discourage the
use of tobacco products, 2020). It can guarantee that evidence-based cessation therapy and
medications adequately cover benefits without entry that can be expected with public rules
for including them as laid out. It is therefore easy to say that it is important for any
organisation to take big steps in relation to the same. So the mortality risk of people from
smoking is lowered and wellbeing as well as a healthier way of life can be accomplished by
taking participation in some initiatives.
Apply your developing critical evaluation skills to the sources of information and data to
validate the positions taken in this case study
The information of this paragraph is taken from the article titled as Self-efficacy in
treating tobacco use: A review article. The study of the evidence determines the
development of a decision and logical reasoning based on self-disciplinary, self-oriented, and
self-monitoring practices. Thus, it is crucial for a person to have logical thinking skills, as
they help to decide any aspect of a particular topic which can be positive or negative (Self-

efficacy in treating tobacco use: A review article, 2020). Good for health, good for industry,
in accordance with this case study based on an initiative of Business Case for Tobacco Use
Reduction. In comparison, this case study determines the negative impacts of the use of
cigarette substances as it has results bad over the both for a single user and for an enterprise.
Since the bulk of workers in the United States are found out addicted of smoking and it has a
negative effect on company as well as its competitiveness in the target market. Smoking
decrease the productivity of an employee when they tend to be absent from the enterprise and
its tasks. Due to such, they feel unable to compete all the responsibility on the strict deadlines
which reduces overall profitability of a firm. Because of this companies face huge difficulties
just because their goods and services cannot be provided on schedule to consumers or in the
market.
The evaluation of this paragraph is based on the information from the article
Strategies to Tackle Workplace Tobacco Use. The analysis of the article determines actions
that can take by management to reduce uses of Tobacco and Smoking. The article determines
that, there are also certain positive sides to the negative effect of the individual case studies,
i.e. the approach of corporate companies intended to solve the tobacco use problem. Due to
their negative impacts on their jobs and workers who are physically but not emotionally
active in the company. In addition, more people are dying because of health conditions
caused by tobacco smoking. However, to address these challenges, some organisations adopt
the strategy to overcome those activities, which is called smoking cessation gain. This offers
those staff of business companies some rewards when they stop smoking. Both financial and
non-financial incentives may be helpful, but they may motivate people to avoid smoking. In
order to fix such issues, it is needed that each and every organisation take participation in
these initiatives. Thus, the business firm will be able to support workers in their strategies to
avoid smoking and to build positive workplaces by updating health care provision for staff
members. As its result, it can guarantee that evidence-based cessation therapy and
medications adequately cover benefits without entry that can be expected with public rules
for including them as laid out. As it can lead positive result for firm and community
(Strategies to Tackle Workplace Tobacco Use, 2020).
This is conclusion based paragraph that determines information from the article
Tobacco Smoking (Smoking by Industry, Occupation, & Gender). The article determines
the results of Tobacco and Smoking over the individual’s health. As a result, the use of
cigarette compounds would not only have an adverse effect on people's health, but also on

their family members and on the institution in which they operate. As Smoking the worker’s
costs more for business because they spend more amount in such practices then their
essentials. It is also necessary that tobacco consumption among employees is stopped. About
90% of the population of the United States drink nicotine substances that have a range of
harmful consequences when they are not in a place to efficiently fulfil their job which
contribute to a reduction in efficiency of their own and organisations. In order to reduce
number of such, it is needed to restrict the use of nicotine in the workplace which can goes
beyond expressly banning it and can offer productive smoke prevention services. In this case,
developing an evaluation schedule is the first step toward introducing a successful worksite
cigarette reduction program. This requires a detailed review of the potential baseline process
as well as the future consequences of health and the systemic restructuring required to
incorporate such initiatives. Thus it is required for each organisation to take participation in
such that may help them to secure their workplace (Tobacco Smoking (Smoking by Industry,
Occupation, & Gender), 2020).
In your conclusion, comment on a systematic and rigorous process carried out in producing
the above case study. How far do you think the author has remained objective in his views?
After discussion, it was concluded that the use of tobacco has many adverse effects on
individuals and total economies. Furthermore, smoking is common in the United States
among the workers which raise issue for the companies. Since staff productivity is
diminished in several respects. To resolve this several business company brings one tactic
that offers advantages for cessation of smoking. The policy is successful because it helps
workers to avoid smoking because as per the strategy some people earn many monetary
incentives once they have stopped. This overall case study shows that the intake of nicotine
compounds contributes to a variety of health conditions, and that the practises of workers
cannot be successfully carried out. However, there are also casualties, including monetary
damage, wellbeing, mental illness, family conflicts and many more.
It has been concluded from the whole case report that cigarette use is going to have a
detrimental effect on the health of people as well as their communities. Nevertheless, people
of are addict of smoking will never be able to do their business in the right way when they
have demonstrated their absence. Moreover, there are many people who die, as well as
alcohol, also have many such harmful consequences. Since smoking contributes to numerous
health complications such as coronary attack, stroke, pneumonic disorders, asthma, persistent

pulmonary obstruction and many much. Furthermore, smoke also raises the risk of
tuberculosis, certain eye infections and many other immune problems. Individuals who are
highly involving in a worker line activity or busy in hectic schedule such as works, transport
etc. are intake a maximum amount of tobacco or cigarette higher than white collars. The use
of nicotine greatly decreases morale among staff members in different ways by increasing
absenteeism.
The investigator was involved in the whole case study as this debate was about
reducing the intake of tobacco substances between workers. Several organisations adopt and
plan, which is called smoking cessation profit, to eliminate these activities. This offers those
staff of business companies some rewards when they stop smoking. It may or however be
said that it is important for people to engage actively in all these events and to still strive to
find items that have a detrimental impact on their wellbeing. Smoking has many losses which
are important for smokers to recognise because they contribute to monetary damage,
wellbeing, emotional disturbances, conflicts with family members and several others thus it is
needed to take strong actions against this.

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