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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