Eisenhower's Four Components Of The Gerras Critical Thinking Model

Question1a Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower made two strategic decisions using four components of the Gerras’ Critical Thinking Model that could have long-lasting impacts on the War in saving lives. Saving lives was an area that Eisenhower valued most in accomplishing the mission. The two decisions are his delayed decision to relieve General Fredendall of command and his decision to support the Transportation Plan. Eisenhower clarified the concern that Fredendall did not add value in commanding II Corps. In clarifying the concern, a critical thinker must ensure that the problem or issue is not framed in a way that limits courses of action. However, Eisenhower’s lack of experience in high command is demonstrated by his hesitation to relieve Fredendall of command of II Corps. His judgment in this matter would later lead to the British having a negative point of view of the United States’ performance in its first significant effort at war. It’s plausible that in critical thinking about the problem of destructive leadership exhibited by Fredendall that Eisenhower re-labeled the concern from how to relieve a commander who was a friend to how to relieve a commander who was a poor performer, awful leader, hurting the Soldiers and hindering the war effort. A second component of critical thinking is
Stephen J. Gerras and COL Murk Clark asserted “Power simply means the ability to influence others.” President Roosevelt considered Eisenhower to be effective in the military profession and political field. Eisenhower’s would have positional power in Operation Husky. During Husky, he would reply heavily upon his ability to lead unsupportive team members and survive shrewd ploys. For an example, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, Sir Alan Brooker orchestrated building a team of semi-independent commanders in chief for Husky which would have limited Eisenhower’s