Thefirst part of your assignment this week is to develop a clearertheoretical and practical understanding of what Innovation Managementinvolves.

Using the NCU library, conduct some research on the topic of innovation and innovation management.

Part 1:

Write a paper that synthesizes your findings. Be sure to address the following:

1. What does the discipline of Innovation Management involve?
2. How is Innovation Management related to technology?
3. Are there recurring theories found in research related to Innovation Management?
4. How do the article’s concepts demonstrate visionary leadership?

Length: 5-7 pages, not including title page or references

Part 2:

Forthe next aspect of this assignment, create a PowerPoint presentationbased on your paper. Assume that you are giving the presentation tostudents, like yourself, who have yet to take this course.

Incorporateappropriate animations, transitions, and graphics as well as speakernotes for each slide. The speaker notes may be comprised of briefparagraphs or bulleted lists.

Length: 5-7 slides (with a separate reference slide, if needed)
Notes Length: 100-150 words for each slide

Besure to include citations for quotations and paraphrases with referencesin APA format and style where appropriate. Save the file as PPT withthe correct course code information. Your assignment should demonstratethoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in thecourse by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to thistopic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APAstandards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University's AcademicIntegrity Policy.