Internet to search for at least 5 scholarly resources that relate to the topic of Innovativeness that has been published within the last 5 years. Academic articles and journals must be reputable and obtained from professional websites that address the content of this course. Popular magazines and online sources such as Wikipedia are not permissible.

After reading the articles, select 1 article relating to your key topic that you wish to use in your thread. 
1.    Key Concept Explanation: Define your key topic ( Kaizen) Give a clear, concise overview of the essential elements relevant to understanding your key topic. In addition, explain why you are interested in this topic (e.g., academic curiosity, application to a current issue related to employment, or any other professional rationale). 100 words
2.    Comparison: Compare your research with the below text:
The Japanese word kaizen literally translates as continuous improvement. The lean journey in the pursuit of perfection requires a continuous series of incremental improvements. In some cases, a continuous improvement initiative may take a year or longer to implement. However, recently a short-term approach to continuous improvement, called the kaizen blitz (aka kaizen workshops, kaizen events), is becoming increasingly popular. In a kaizen blitz, a cross-functional team completes a continuous improvement project in under a week. Often, the kaizen blitz begins with a day or two of formal training in lean concepts. The training is then followed by the team completing a continuous improvement project. The project requires the team to collect any needed data, analyze the data, and then immediately implement the proposed improvements. Typical goals for a kaizen blitz include one or more of the following: reducing the amount of floor space needed, increasing process flexibility, improving work flows, improving quality, enhancing the safety of the working environment, and reducing or eliminating nonvalue-added activities. 200 words.
3.    Note differences or commonalities about your key topic, providing evidence that you have extended your understanding of this topic beyond the textbook readings (listed above). This is an opportunity for you to cite the additional articles you originally researched. This section must be at least 200 words.
4.    Article Summary: In your own words, provide a clear and concise summary of the article you selected. This section must be at least 200 words.
5.    Biblical Integration: Include at least 3 appropriate biblical references. Explain the relevance of your key topic to Gods law and how it can be applied in a Christian context. This section must be at least 100 words.
6.    Application: Specifically state how your key topic has been applied to real-world businesses or describe the potential your key topic has to influence todays business world. Your application must possess a professional rationale that demonstrates the significance of your key topic. This section must be at least 100 words.
7.    Annotated Bibliography: Cite the articles you researched in current APA format. An annotation must accompany each citation. Each annotation will consist of a descriptive and evaluative paragraph that is at least 100 words.  In addition, provide a persistent link for each article.