JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT INQUIRY
Scope & Guideline
Driving Excellence in Management Scholarship
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Management:
The journal publishes research that draws on various disciplines, integrating insights from sociology, psychology, and economics to enrich management theory and practice. - Critical Perspectives on Management Practices:
A consistent focus on questioning established management norms and exploring alternative practices that challenge traditional views, particularly in areas like organizational behavior and leadership. - Reflexivity and Contextual Understanding:
Encourages authors to reflect on their positionality and the context of their research, fostering a deeper understanding of how management practices are shaped by cultural, social, and political factors. - Exploration of Emerging Themes:
The journal is dedicated to exploring emerging themes in management, such as the impact of technology on work, social justice in organizations, and the role of emotional labor in workplace dynamics. - Engagement with Social Issues:
The journal places a strong emphasis on the intersection of management and pressing social issues, including diversity, equity, and the impact of organizational practices on community well-being.
Trending and Emerging
- Social Impact and Responsibility:
Recent papers highlight the importance of social impact, particularly in the context of social enterprises and community engagement, reflecting a growing concern for ethical management practices. - Wellbeing and Mental Health in the Workplace:
The exploration of employee wellbeing, including topics such as psychedelic-assisted therapy and the psychological aspects of work, has emerged as a significant theme, emphasizing the importance of mental health in organizational settings. - Revisionist Histories in Management:
A notable trend is the increasing interest in revisiting and reinterpreting historical management theories and practices, allowing for a critical analysis that informs current management thought. - Intersectionality and Diversity:
There is a growing emphasis on intersectional perspectives in management research, exploring how various identities (e.g., race, gender, class) interact within organizational contexts. - Organizational Resilience and Adaptability:
The journal has been focusing on themes related to organizational resilience, particularly in response to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for adaptability and innovation in management practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Organizational Theories:
There has been a noticeable decrease in articles focusing on classical management theories, such as Taylorism and bureaucratic structures, as scholars increasingly seek to explore more contemporary and dynamic frameworks. - Quantitative Research Dominance:
The journal appears to be moving away from purely quantitative approaches, reflecting a broader trend in management research that favors qualitative and mixed-methods studies that provide richer, contextually grounded insights. - Narrowly Defined Leadership Studies:
Research exclusively focused on traditional leadership styles and traits has declined, as the journal shifts towards more complex and nuanced explorations of leadership in diverse contexts. - Focus on Profit Maximization:
Papers that primarily address profit-driven business strategies without considering social or ethical implications are becoming less common, indicating a shift towards more socially responsible management practices. - Static Views on Organizational Culture:
There is a waning interest in static models of organizational culture, with more emphasis now placed on the fluidity and evolving nature of culture in response to external pressures.
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