Foundations of Management
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking the Potential of Strategic Management Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Management Theories and Frameworks:
Explores foundational theories in management and their applications across various sectors, aiming to deepen understanding and enhance organizational effectiveness. - Digital Transformation and Innovation:
Investigates the impact of digital technologies on management practices, emphasizing the transformation processes within organizations and the role of innovation in achieving competitive advantage. - Sustainability and Corporate Governance:
Focuses on the intersection of sustainability practices and corporate governance, examining how organizations can balance profit-making with social responsibility and environmental stewardship. - Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior:
Analyzes practices and strategies in human resource management, particularly in relation to employee engagement, leadership, and organizational culture. - Economic and Financial Management:
Studies economic principles and financial practices within organizations, including the impact of financial decisions on performance and sustainability. - Supply Chain and Operations Management:
Explores the dynamics of supply chain management and operational efficiencies, addressing contemporary challenges and strategies for improvement.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics:
There is a growing emphasis on the applications of AI and data analytics in management, particularly in decision-making processes, product development, and operational efficiency. - Sustainable Business Practices:
Sustainability is becoming a central theme, with research focusing on how businesses can implement sustainable practices that align with corporate governance and social responsibility. - Digital Leadership and Organizational Change:
The role of digital leadership in facilitating organizational change is emerging as a critical area of study, reflecting the need for leaders to navigate digital transformation effectively. - Employee Well-being and Psychological Safety:
Research on employee well-being, psychological safety, and their impact on performance is trending, highlighting the importance of supportive work environments for fostering creativity and engagement. - Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Management:
An increasing trend towards interdisciplinary research is evident, as management scholars collaborate with other fields to address complex organizational challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Marketing Practices:
As the field shifts towards digital and experiential marketing strategies, traditional marketing practices have seen reduced emphasis, reflecting the changing landscape of consumer behavior. - Static Organizational Structures:
Research related to rigid organizational structures is declining as organizations increasingly adopt agile and flexible models to respond to dynamic market conditions. - Standardized Performance Metrics:
There is a waning interest in standardized performance metrics, with a growing preference for personalized and adaptive assessment frameworks that consider unique organizational contexts. - Conventional Leadership Models:
Conventional leadership theories are being overshadowed by emerging concepts such as adaptive and transformational leadership, which are more aligned with contemporary organizational challenges. - Local Market Focus:
Research centered solely on local market dynamics is diminishing as globalization and cross-border business strategies become more critical to management practices.
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