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Abstract This paper focuses on the relationship between critical thinking and decision-making. Critical thinking consists of several elements such as perception, assumption, emotion, language, argument, fallacy, logic and problem solving. The paper discusses the definition of critical thinking and its impact on decision-making. It also highlights the benefits of critical thinking and includes examples of critical thinking at workplace. ... Critical thinking is the use of cognitive skills or strategies that increase the probability of a desirable outcome. It is used to describe thinking that is powerful, reasoned and goal directed. Critical thinking also involves evaluating the thinking process – the reasoning that went into the conclusion we’ve arrived at the kinds of factors considered in making a decision. In this paper, I will discuss the attributes of critical thinking and its relationship with decision-making. I will also discuss the key benefits of critical thinking and highlight the presence or absence of critical thinking at my workplace. The class material of UOP provides excellent fundamentals and broad overview on critical thinking and decision-making. ... Critical thinking, like any skill, can be learned and improvised. Critical thinking redefines the way we think. Critical thinking is at times called as directed thinking because it focuses on a desired outcome. Critical thinking is a process of understanding, evaluate viewpoints, and to solve the problems. Critical thinking consists of various fundamental components, which include perception, assumption emotion, language, argument, fallacy, logic and problem solving. ... “Thinking out of box”, as they say it, causes paradigm shift. ... Assumptions lead to narrowed thinking approach. ... Assumptions limit a person’s thinking horizon by sluggish approach of not considering any alternatives. ... Critical thinkers don’t ignore or deny emotions, but learn to accept and manage them. Using emotions in the right channel helps improve thinking capabilities.