Academy of Management Annals
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Management Theory into Practice
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Integrative Reviews and Frameworks:
The journal focuses on developing integrative reviews that synthesize existing literature, offering comprehensive frameworks to guide future research and practice. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
A key aim is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue by incorporating perspectives from various fields, enhancing the richness and applicability of management research. - Exploration of Contemporary Issues:
The journal addresses pressing contemporary issues in management, such as social and environmental challenges, diversity, and the impact of technology on organizations. - Ethics and Moral Dimensions:
There is a consistent focus on the ethical implications of management practices, exploring moral dimensions of authority, decision-making, and organizational behavior. - Theoretical Advancements:
The journal aims to contribute to the theoretical foundations of management by reviewing and integrating theories across different subfields.
Trending and Emerging
- Social and Environmental Responsibility:
There is an increasing focus on the role of organizations in addressing social and environmental challenges, reflecting a broader societal demand for responsible management practices. - Complexity and Interconnectedness:
Emerging themes emphasize the complexity of organizational environments and the interconnectedness of various factors, including technology, culture, and social structures. - Mental Health and Well-being:
The rise in research addressing mental health and well-being in organizational settings signifies a growing recognition of its impact on employee performance and organizational culture. - Technology and Digital Transformation:
With the rapid advancement of technology, there is an emerging trend in exploring its implications for management practices, organizational structures, and employee interactions. - Diversity and Inclusion from Multiple Perspectives:
Research is increasingly addressing diversity and inclusion through multifaceted lenses, focusing on intersectionality and the dynamics of various identities within organizations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Performance Metrics:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional performance metrics, as the field increasingly emphasizes holistic and multidimensional approaches to performance assessment. - Bureaucratic Structures:
Research centered on bureaucratic models and structures is waning, likely due to a growing preference for agile and flexible organizational frameworks in contemporary management. - Static Leadership Models:
There is a decreasing focus on static leadership models, with more attention being paid to dynamic and situational leadership theories that account for changing organizational contexts. - Narrow Definitions of Diversity:
The exploration of diversity has shifted from narrow definitions towards more complex and intersectional perspectives, leading to a decrease in traditional demographic-focused studies. - Overemphasis on Individualism:
Research that heavily emphasizes individualistic approaches in organizational behavior is declining, as there is a growing recognition of the importance of collective dynamics and social contexts.
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