MANAGEMENT DECISION
Scope & Guideline
Elevating business strategies through rigorous scholarship.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Management Practices and Decision-Making:
The journal emphasizes research that explores various management practices and decision-making processes, providing insights into how these influence organizational performance. - Innovation and Entrepreneurship:
A core area of focus is on innovation management and entrepreneurship, examining how organizations can foster innovative practices and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurial ventures. - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability:
The journal frequently addresses the role of CSR and sustainability in decision-making, focusing on how these factors impact firm performance and stakeholder engagement. - Behavioral Insights in Management:
Research in the journal also delves into behavioral aspects of management, such as leadership styles, employee engagement, and the psychological factors influencing decision-making. - Digital Transformation and Technological Integration:
An emerging area of interest includes the impact of digital transformation and technology on management practices, particularly in relation to big data, AI, and Industry 4.0. - Global Business and Cross-Cultural Management:
The journal examines global business dynamics and cross-cultural management, highlighting the challenges and strategies for managing diverse teams and international operations.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation and AI Integration:
Recent publications increasingly focus on the role of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in enhancing decision-making processes and operational efficiency. - Sustainability and Circular Economy:
There is a growing emphasis on sustainability practices and the circular economy, exploring how organizations can innovate while minimizing environmental impacts. - Employee Well-being and Organizational Culture:
Research is trending towards understanding the importance of employee well-being and the role of organizational culture in fostering engagement and performance. - Collaborative and Networked Organizations:
Emerging studies are examining the dynamics of collaborative organizations and networks, particularly in the context of innovation and knowledge sharing. - Behavioral Economics in Management:
There is an increasing interest in applying behavioral economics to management practices, providing insights into how cognitive biases and decision-making heuristics affect organizational outcomes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Management Theories:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focused solely on traditional management theories without integration of modern practices or technologies, indicating a shift towards more contemporary approaches. - Static Organizational Structures:
Research on static organizational structures is waning, as firms increasingly adopt more dynamic and agile frameworks that respond to rapid market changes. - Conventional Risk Management:
Themes surrounding conventional risk management practices are becoming less frequent, with a growing emphasis on adaptive and integrated risk management strategies in response to complex environments. - Human Resource Management (HRM) Silos:
The focus on HRM as a standalone discipline is diminishing, with a trend towards integrated approaches that link HR practices with overall business strategy and performance. - Local Market Focus:
There is a decline in research centered on local market dynamics without consideration of global influences, reflecting the increasing interconnectedness of markets.
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