ORGANIZATION
Scope & Guideline
Advancing the Frontiers of Organizational Knowledge
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Management Studies:
The journal consistently explores themes of power, resistance, and equity in organizational contexts, often critiquing traditional management practices and advocating for alternative approaches. - Intersectionality and Social Justice:
A strong focus on how race, gender, sexuality, and class intersect within organizations, driving discussions on diversity, inclusion, and the lived experiences of marginalized groups. - Posthumanist and Ecological Perspectives:
The journal incorporates posthumanist theories and ecological concerns, examining how organizations can navigate and contribute to ecological sustainability while addressing the implications of technology and capitalism. - Methodological Innovation:
There is a commitment to methodological pluralism, inviting contributions that utilize diverse qualitative and quantitative methods, including autoethnography, participatory research, and critical discourse analysis. - Global and Transnational Contexts:
Recognizing the global nature of organizational phenomena, the journal addresses issues related to transnational migration, global capitalism, and the impact of colonial histories on contemporary organizations.
Trending and Emerging
- Decolonial Perspectives:
A rising interest in decolonial approaches to organization studies, emphasizing the need to understand and challenge colonial legacies within organizational practices and knowledge production. - Health and Well-being in Organizations:
An increasing number of publications addressing mental health, well-being, and the impact of organizational practices on individual and collective health, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. - Digital Transformation and Surveillance:
There is a growing focus on the implications of digital technologies in organizational settings, including discussions on surveillance capitalism, algorithmic management, and the impact of remote work. - Artistic and Creative Approaches:
Emerging themes around the integration of art and creativity in organizational contexts, exploring how artistic practices can inform and transform organizational life. - Activism and Social Movements:
An increasing trend toward examining the role of organizations in social movements and activism, highlighting how organizational practices can be aligned with social justice and community engagement.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Management Theories:
There is a noticeable decline in the publication of papers strictly adhering to classical management theories, as the journal increasingly favors critical and alternative perspectives that challenge established norms. - Bureaucratic Structures:
The exploration of bureaucratic organizational structures has waned, reflecting a broader critique of rigid hierarchies in favor of more fluid and decentralized organizational forms. - Focus on Purely Economic Outcomes:
Research centered solely on economic performance indicators is decreasing, as the journal prioritizes studies that integrate social, environmental, and ethical considerations into organizational analysis. - Homogenous Case Studies:
The journal seems to be moving away from case studies that lack diversity in context, focusing instead on those that provide rich, nuanced insights into varied organizational experiences. - Theoretical Exclusivity:
There is a diminishing emphasis on singular theoretical frameworks, with a growing inclination towards interdisciplinary approaches that draw from various fields, including sociology, anthropology, and feminist theory.
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