Journal of Management & Organization
Scope & Guideline
Connecting scholars to transformative ideas.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Leadership and Management Dynamics:
The journal explores various leadership styles, their impacts on organizational behavior, and the dynamics of leader-follower relationships, emphasizing ethical leadership, transformational leadership, and the role of leaders in fostering innovation. - Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior:
It examines the intersection of HR practices and employee behavior, focusing on topics such as employee engagement, psychological contracts, and the impact of workplace spirituality on performance. - Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability:
The journal highlights the importance of CSR, sustainability initiatives, and ethical practices within organizations, analyzing how these elements influence organizational performance and stakeholder relationships. - Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
A significant focus is placed on innovation management, entrepreneurial behavior, and the dynamics of startups, particularly in the context of emerging economies and the challenges of digital transformation. - Diversity and Inclusion:
The journal addresses issues related to diversity in the workplace, including gender diversity, inclusive leadership, and the impact of cultural differences on organizational dynamics. - Strategic Management and Organizational Change:
Research on strategic planning, organizational change management, and the role of top management teams in navigating complex environments is a core area, with insights into best practices and case studies.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation and Technology-Driven Management:
There is a rising emphasis on how organizations can leverage digital technologies, including AI and big data, to enhance their operational efficiency and innovation capabilities. - Workplace Well-being and Employee Mental Health:
Research on employee well-being, mental health, and the impact of workplace environments on psychological outcomes is gaining traction, particularly in light of the challenges posed by remote work and the pandemic. - Sustainability and Ethical Leadership:
Emerging studies increasingly focus on the relationship between sustainability practices and leadership ethics, examining how organizations can align their strategies with social responsibility and ethical governance. - Agility and Adaptive Organizational Practices:
The trend towards research on organizational agility, resilience, and adaptive practices reflects the need for organizations to respond quickly to changes in the market and workforce dynamics. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives:
There is a growing body of research dedicated to understanding the effects of diversity and inclusion initiatives on organizational performance and employee engagement, addressing the need for equitable workplaces.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional HR Practices:
Research centered around conventional HR practices, such as performance appraisal systems and rigid organizational structures, has decreased, as there is a growing emphasis on dynamic and flexible HR approaches that adapt to contemporary workplace needs. - Static Organizational Structures:
Studies focusing on fixed hierarchical structures are becoming less common, with increasing interest in agile and networked organizational models that better suit modern business environments. - Overly Theoretical Frameworks:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that rely heavily on abstract theoretical models without empirical validation, as practitioners and researchers seek more actionable insights and evidence-based approaches. - Generalized Leadership Models:
Research that presents one-size-fits-all leadership models is waning, giving way to studies that consider contextual factors and the nuanced dynamics of leadership across different cultures and industries. - Focus on Individual Performance Metrics:
The trend of exclusively measuring individual performance metrics is declining in favor of more holistic approaches that consider team dynamics, organizational culture, and collective outcomes.
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