JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT
SPECIAL ISSUE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Walking New Avenues in Management Research Methods and Theories:
Bridging Micro and Macro Domains
Guest Editors: Herman Aguinis, Brian Boyd, Chuck Pierce, and Jeremy Short
The Journal of Management publishes research in all areas of the field.
However, increasingly, specialization in the field of management has led
to a noticeable divide between what some term “macro” and “micro”
management research domains. Researchers usually specialize in either the
micro (e.g., organizational behavior, human resource management) or macro
(e.g., business policy and strategy, entrepreneurship, and organizational
theory) domains. This is somewhat surprising when considering how similar
these areas tend to be. For example, while a Strategic Management scholar
may study CEO decisions and top management teams with an eye towards
understanding the determinants of organizational survival and performance,
and organizations as a whole, any introductory Organizational Behavior
textbook states in the first chapter that OB covers the individual, group,
and organizational levels and a rich history concerning individual
decision-making and group and team dynamics is also reflected in
Organizational Behavior research. Evidence of a divide between these
domains is reflected by the sometimes divergent theories and methods used
across these domains. This increasing specialization may result in
negative consequences if important organizational issues are addressed
from a single perspective.
By focusing on theories and research methods which are best practices in
all areas of management research, regardless of where they have
traditionally been studied, we hope to stimulate greater integration of
management research. Thus, the Journal of Management would like to invite
authors to submit proposals for a special issue on Walking New Avenues in
Management Research Methods and Theories: Bridging Micro and Macro Domains.
For the purposes of this special issue we define “methods” broadly and we
welcome work that examines specific empirical techniques as well as
contributions reviewing or otherwise highlighting theoretical approaches
that facilitate empirical work.
Papers that address, but are not necessarily restricted to, the following
topics are most welcome:
�� Best practices for research design, measurement, and data-analytic
approaches that have the potential to bridge micro and macro research
domains (For example, survival analysis has been an important approach to
many disparate research streams in management.)
�� Epistemological approaches for integrating management research domains
�� Illustrations of how particular methodological approaches can be used
effectively to bridge management research domains
�� Literature reviews pointing to gaps and addressing needs in terms of
bridging management research domains
�� Examination of key theories that have the potential to bridge management
research areas but have not seen such integration in the existing
literature
�� Novel or unique methods for construct measurement that span a wide
spectrum of management research
�� Integration of qualitative and quantitative (or inductive and deductive)
approaches with the potential to bridge management research domains
Proposals should be submitted via
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jom and
selecting “Special Issue Proposal: Management Research Methods and
Theories” as the paper type. Proposals should include contact information
for all authors on the first page and consist of no more than
seven double-spaced pages. References, tables, and appendices do not count
against the aforementioned page limit, but they should be used only as
needed. Proposals will be reviewed by the guest editors and used only to
ensure that the focus and scope of each paper is appropriate for the
special issue. Authors of accepted proposals will be asked to provide full
papers. Papers will undergo the usual double-blind, developmental review,
and the final acceptance of approved papers will be contingent on
incorporating reviewers’ feedback to the satisfaction of the editors.
Submissions will be evaluated with respect to the following criteria:
(a) Relevance. The proposed manuscript should make a contribution towards
bridging the management domain
(b) Viability. The proposal should represent an achievable project within
the tight time constraints required. More detail on the timeline is
provided below.
(c) Scope of Interest. Papers of broad interest to scholars in a variety
of specialty areas are greatly preferred.
(d) Organization and Coherence. The proposal should follow a logical
structure, read clearly, and thoroughly represent the available research.
(e) Insight for Future Work. The proposal should convey important
implications for future management scholars particularly regarding the
integration of diverse management research domains.
The Guest Editors for this Special Issue are Herman Aguinis, U. of
Colorado Denver (
Herman.Aguinis@ucdenver.edu), Brian Boyd, Arizona State
U. (
briankboyd@asu.edu), Chuck Pierce, U. of Memphis
(
capierce@memphis.edu), and Jeremy Short, Texas Tech U.
(
Jeremy.Short@ttu.edu). All four will be attending the AOM meetings in
Anaheim and will welcome any questions or queries about possible
submissions.
Please note that due to editorial constraints, it is vital for authors to
adhere to the following strict timeline. We will not be able to accept
late submissions. Relevant dates are as follows:
�� November 15-December 31, 2008: Proposals due (to be submitted at
http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jom by selecting “Special Issue: New
Avenues in Management Research Methods and Theories” as the Paper Type
�� July 31, 2009: First draft of full-length paper due.
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