Aims & Scope
The Journal of Management Prospective publishes original, rigorous management research across a broad interdisciplinary scope.
Aims
The Journal of Management Prospective (JMP) aims to advance management knowledge by publishing original, high-quality research that is theoretically grounded, methodologically rigorous, and practically relevant. JMP seeks to bridge academic inquiry and real-world management practice, connecting scholars, educators, and practitioners across disciplines.
The journal is committed to fostering inclusive scholarship — welcoming diverse methodological approaches (quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods), interdisciplinary perspectives, and contributions from researchers at all career stages and from all geographic regions.
Scope
JMP publishes research across the full spectrum of management and organisational studies. Core areas include, but are not limited to:
Strategy & Governance
- Strategic management and competitive advantage
- Corporate governance and board effectiveness
- International business and global strategy
- Mergers, acquisitions, and alliances
Organisational Behaviour & HRM
- Organisational behaviour and culture
- Human resource management and development
- Leadership and followership
- Motivation, engagement, and well-being
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Innovation management and new product development
- Entrepreneurship and new venture creation
- Digital transformation and technology management
- Knowledge management
Sustainability & Society
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- Environmental sustainability and ESG
- Business ethics and stakeholder management
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Operations & Finance
- Operations and supply chain management
- Project management
- Financial management and corporate finance
- Marketing management and consumer behaviour
Public & Educational Management
- Public sector management and administration
- Non-profit and social enterprise management
- Management education and pedagogy
- Healthcare and educational management
Article Types
| Type | Description | Word Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Research Article | Original empirical or theoretical research with clear contribution | 6,000–9,000 |
| Systematic / Literature Review | Rigorous review of existing literature using structured methodology | 7,000–12,000 |
| Conceptual Paper | Theory-building or framework development without primary data | 5,000–8,000 |
| Case Study | In-depth analysis of a specific organisation, project, or phenomenon | 4,000–7,000 |
| Bibliometric Analysis | Quantitative analysis of publication patterns in a field | 5,000–9,000 |
| Research Note | Shorter report of preliminary findings or methodological contribution | 2,000–4,000 |
What JMP Does Not Publish
JMP does not publish: pure opinion pieces or editorials without empirical or theoretical grounding; work previously published in full elsewhere; manuscripts that do not fall within the management and organisational studies domain; or work that does not meet basic standards of academic rigour, ethics, and scholarly writing.
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