AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Management Scholarship with Excellence
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Management Practices and Organizational Behavior:
The journal publishes research that explores various management practices, including leadership dynamics, employee engagement, and organizational culture, providing insights into how these factors influence organizational performance. - Financial Management and Performance:
A significant focus on financial management issues, including earnings management, corporate governance, risk management, and the effects of financial literacy on business outcomes, is evident in the journal's publications. - Entrepreneurship and Innovation:
Research on entrepreneurship, particularly concerning Indigenous entrepreneurs and the role of women in business, reflects the journal's commitment to exploring innovative practices and challenges in different contexts. - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility:
The journal emphasizes studies that investigate sustainability practices, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the integration of environmental considerations into business strategies, highlighting the importance of responsible management. - Digital Transformation and Technology Management:
With the rise of digital technologies, the journal features research on the impact of digital transformation on management practices, including the adoption of AI and the influence of technology on organizational structures. - Diversity and Inclusion in Management:
Research addressing issues of diversity and inclusion, particularly regarding gender, ethnicity, and Indigenous perspectives, is a core area of focus, reflecting the journal's commitment to social equity in management.
Trending and Emerging
- Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Economic Inclusion:
There is a marked increase in research focusing on Indigenous entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of economic inclusion and the unique challenges faced by Indigenous business owners in Australia. - Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace:
Recent studies highlight the growing concern for mental health and wellbeing in organizational settings, reflecting a trend towards understanding how workplace practices can support employee wellness. - Digital Transformation and Its Impact on Management:
The rise of digital transformation and its implications for management practices is a trending theme, as organizations navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives:
Research exploring diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives has gained momentum, underscoring the importance of fostering diverse workplaces and addressing systemic inequalities in organizational contexts. - Sustainability and Environmental Management:
There is an increasing focus on sustainability and environmental management practices, with research exploring how organizations can integrate sustainability into their core strategies and operations. - Behavioral Insights in Management Practices:
Emerging research is incorporating behavioral insights into management practices, examining how psychological factors influence decision-making and organizational behavior.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Financial Theories:
There appears to be a declining focus on traditional financial theories and models that do not incorporate contemporary issues such as behavioral finance or the impact of digitalization, indicating a shift towards more relevant and practical financial research. - Conventional Leadership Models:
Research on conventional leadership models, particularly those that do not consider modern complexities such as remote work and diverse teams, has decreased, as newer frameworks that encompass contemporary challenges gain traction. - Static Organizational Structures:
There is a noticeable reduction in studies focused on static organizational structures and hierarchies, with more emphasis now placed on agile and dynamic organizational designs that respond to rapidly changing environments. - Labor Market Dynamics:
Exploration of traditional labor market dynamics, particularly regarding standard employment practices, has been overshadowed by a growing interest in gig economies, remote work, and alternative employment models. - Regional Economic Studies:
Research specifically focused on regional economic studies has diminished, possibly due to a broader focus on global management issues and the implications of globalization on local practices.
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