INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT REVIEWS
Scope & Guideline
Connecting research excellence with management innovation.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Literature Reviews:
The journal emphasizes systematic literature reviews that consolidate existing research, identify trends, and suggest future avenues for exploration across various management disciplines. - Theoretical Framework Development:
It seeks to develop and refine theoretical frameworks that can guide empirical research in management, providing clarity and direction in understanding complex management phenomena. - Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches to management research, integrating insights from sociology, psychology, economics, and other fields to enrich management theories and practices. - Focus on Contemporary Issues:
It addresses contemporary management challenges such as digital transformation, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the evolving nature of work, aiming to provide relevant insights for practitioners and scholars. - Research Methodology Innovations:
The journal promotes innovative methodologies in management research, particularly in literature review techniques and frameworks that enhance the rigor and relevance of management studies.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation:
There is a growing focus on digital transformation within organizations, emphasizing the need for new strategies and frameworks to navigate the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements. - Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility:
Research on sustainability practices and corporate social responsibility is gaining traction, reflecting the increasing importance of ethical considerations and ecological impacts in management. - Workplace Dynamics and Employee Wellbeing:
Emerging studies are concentrating on workplace dynamics, including employee wellbeing, engagement, and the implications of new work arrangements, indicating a shift towards a more human-centric approach in management. - Social Entrepreneurship and Value Creation:
The rise of social entrepreneurship as a legitimate field of study is noticeable, focusing on how organizations can create social value alongside economic returns, responding to societal grand challenges. - Interdisciplinary Research Approaches:
There is a trend towards interdisciplinary research that combines insights from various fields, fostering a holistic understanding of complex management issues and enhancing the relevance of management research.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Leadership Models:
Research focusing on conventional leadership models has seen a decline, possibly overshadowed by emerging themes such as authentic and distributed leadership that resonate more with contemporary organizational dynamics. - Static HRM Practices:
Static human resource management practices are becoming less relevant as organizations increasingly focus on dynamic capabilities, employee engagement, and the impact of technology on HR functions. - Historical Management Theories:
There is a noticeable decrease in publications centered on historical management theories, reflecting a shift towards more contemporary and applicable frameworks that address current challenges faced by organizations. - Individualistic Approaches to Management:
Themes centered around individualistic perspectives, such as sole entrepreneurship or leadership traits, are waning in favor of collaborative and systemic approaches that consider collective dynamics and stakeholder engagement. - Traditional Marketing Strategies:
Research on traditional marketing strategies is declining, with a growing emphasis on digital marketing, social media engagement, and consumer behavior in a digital context.
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