Academy of Management Discoveries
Scope & Guideline
Driving Innovation in Management Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Empirical Exploration:
AMD emphasizes empirical research that investigates real-world management phenomena, encouraging studies that utilize diverse methodologies to engage with practitioners. - Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
The journal welcomes interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from various fields, such as sociology, psychology, and economics, to enrich understanding of management issues. - Practical Relevance:
A core aim is to publish research that has practical implications for managers and organizations, helping to translate academic findings into actionable strategies. - Focus on Innovation and Change:
AMD consistently explores themes related to innovation, organizational change, and adaptive strategies, reflecting the dynamic nature of contemporary management challenges. - Diversity and Inclusion:
The journal addresses issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations, exploring how these factors influence management practices and organizational outcomes. - Narrative and Storytelling:
AMD encourages the use of narrative and storytelling in research, recognizing the power of narratives in conveying complex management concepts and engaging readers.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Global Events on Management:
The journal is increasingly focused on how global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, affect management practices and employee experiences, exploring themes of resilience and adaptation. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives:
There is a growing body of research dedicated to understanding and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations, reflecting a broader societal emphasis on these issues. - Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation:
Emerging studies highlight the importance of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation in organizations, focusing on how these elements drive success in rapidly changing environments. - Technology and Digital Transformation:
Research is trending towards the implications of digital technologies on management practices, including the effects of artificial intelligence and digitalization on organizational dynamics. - Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health:
There is an increasing interest in studies that address employee wellbeing, mental health, and work-life balance, recognizing their critical role in organizational performance and employee satisfaction.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Hierarchical Structures:
Research on conventional hierarchical organizational structures seems to be waning, as more studies focus on agile, networked, and team-based organizational forms that reflect contemporary work environments. - Static HR Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in studies centered on traditional human resource management practices, with a shift towards exploring dynamic and flexible approaches that respond to changing workforce needs. - Longitudinal Studies on Stability:
Longitudinal research that examines stability or gradual changes over long periods is becoming less frequent, as the journal embraces more immediate and responsive research that addresses urgent contemporary issues. - Conventional Leadership Styles:
Research focused on classical leadership styles is decreasing, as there is a growing interest in exploring transformative and inclusive leadership practices that adapt to modern organizational challenges. - Overly Technical Analyses:
There is a diminishing emphasis on highly technical analyses that lack practical relevance, as the journal increasingly favors studies that connect theoretical insights with real-world applications.
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