Operations Management
You will complete a paper on Servive Gaps (pg. 90 of Operations and Supply Chain Management for
MBAs 6th Edition by Jack R. Meredith (Author), Scott M. Shafer (Author)). The paper must be written
in current APA 6th edition format in a substantive manner and must not contain spelling and/or
grammar errors.
Use the Internet to search for at least 8 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 paper.
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).
2. Comparison: Compare your research with what you have studied during the module/week 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 realworld 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. In addition, provide a persistent link for each article.
