This paper discusses the concept of continuous improvement (CI) by looking beyond what traditionally
highlighted in literature concerning continuous improvement or Total Quality Management (TQM). The
primary argument put forwarded in the discussion is that despite the undeniable positive results from CI
practices, the way these activities are implemented, however, will lead to most programs becoming self-limiting.
It needs to be asserted here that this paper is not intended to despise CI, rather, its purpose is limited
only to provide a balance on the prevailing positive views toward CI.