I selected the subject of Operations and Supply Chain Management as the focus of our discussion.
The Thread
Select a key topic to research and discuss. Key topics are the major concepts addressed within
each chapter. Concepts that have their own sections consisting of several paragraphs and begin
with a bold font heading are appropriate key topics. You may choose the same topic as a peer,
but the topics must be addressed from different vantage points (perspectives).
After you have selected your key topic, use the Internet to search for at least 5 scholarly
resources that relate to the topic and have 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. Your thread must be posted in the text box and in addition to posting the thread in the text
box, attach a Word file of your thread. Adhere to the following format:
1. Key Concept Explanation: Define your key topic by using a source other than the
textbook. 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). This section must be at least 100 words.
2. Comparison: Compare your research with what you have studied during the module in
which the key topic/thread is assigned. Note differences or commonalities about your key
topic, providing evidence that you have extended your understanding of this topic beyond
the textbook readings. This is an opportunity for you to cite the additional articles you
originally researched. This section must be at least 200 words.
3. 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.
4. Biblical Integration: Include at least 3 appropriate biblical references. Explain the
relevance of your key topic to God’s law and how it can be applied in a Christian context.
This section must be at least 100 words.
5. Application: Specifically state how your key topic has been applied to real-world
businesses or describe the potential your key topic has to influence today’s 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.
6. 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. The annotations are designed to help
your classmates in their understanding of your topic. In addition, provide a persistent link
for each article
