The relationship between critical thinking disposition and decision-making competencies of mid-level managers working in Türkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortaklığı (TPAO)

This study aims to examine the relationship between the critical thinking dispositions and decision-making competencies of mid-level managers working in public institutions, using the case of the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO). In contemporary public administration, the ability of managers to make rapid, accurate, and strategic decisions is a key factor in organizational success. These managerial competencies and critical thinking skills become even more crucial during times of crisis. The study evaluates the impact of critical thinking on decision-making processes through both literature review and empirical data. A quantitative research method was employed, and data collected from mid-level managers at TPAO were analyzed to determine the correlation between their critical thinking dispositions and decision-making competencies. The findings reveal a significant relationship between these two variables, indicating that higher levels of critical thinking disposition are associated with greater decision-making competence. This thesis suggests that developing critical thinking skills is essential for enhancing decision-making processes in public institutions and offers both theoretical and practical contributions to the literature in this field.