Strategic Organization

Published/Hosted by:  SAGE Publications

Print ISSN: 1476-1270

Online ISSN: 1741-315X

Country: England

Impact Factor: 1.769 (2012)

Homepage: http://soq.sagepub.com/

About Journal

Strategic Organization (SO) is devoted to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed, discipline-grounded conceptual and empirical research of interest to researchers, teachers, students, and practitioners of strategic management and organization. SO provides an international, interdisciplinary forum designed to improve our understanding of the interrelated dynamics of strategic and organizational processes and outcomes.

Submission Process

Submit manuscripts online to: strategic.organization@rotman.utoronto.ca

General Guidelines for Authors

To permit anonymity, the author's name should not appear on the manuscript. Instead, attach a cover page giving the title of the article and the name and affiliation of each author. A footnote on this page should contain acknowledgments and information on grants.

The title of the manuscript should be typed on the next page of the paper, along with an informative abstract of about 100-150 words.

Length

·The recommended length of manuscripts is 35 pages of double-spaced text in 12-point font, excluding references, tables, figures, and appendixes.

Literature Review

·Discuss only literature that pertains directly to the thesis or research of the paper. Cite a representative set of references when there is a large literature.

Headings

·Organize the paper by using primary, secondary, and tertiary headings.

Writing

·Do not repeat the same idea in different words; find the best way to say it.

·Avoid jargon; do not mistake it for technical terminology.

·Use the past tense for discussing earlier studies or presenting methods, samples, data, findings, results, conclusions, etc.

·Use the active voice whenever possible and avoid using strings of nouns to modify a final noun.

Style Format

·Quotation marks – use only for direct quotations.

·Italics – omit unless absolutely necessary.

·Parentheses – avoid in textual material.

·Abbreviations – use those known by the general public; spell out abbreviated terms when first used.

·Numbers – spell out those that begin a sentence and numbers from one to nine.

Typing

·Type in block form; do not indent for paragraphs. Type everything, except tables, double-spaced, including footnotes, references, and appendices; double-space between paragraphs. Type tables, figures, footnotes, references, and appendix each on separate pages.

Figures and Tables

·Figures and tables should be directly pertinent to the discussion. Present graphic material so that the meaning is immediately clear. Each file should contain the entire manuscript. Please place each table and figure on a separate page at the end of the submission file, and indicate their position within the main text clearly. [Authors are responsible for obtaining permission from copyright holders for reproducing any illustrations, tables, figures previously published elsewhere.]

References

See examples: 

Books

Burt, R. (1992) Structural Holes: The Social Structure of Competition. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

Journal articles

Oxley, J. E. (1997) 'Appropriability Hazards and Governance in Strategic Alliances: A Transaction Cost Approach', Journal of Law, Economics and Organization, 13 (2): 387-409.

Chapters in books

Powell W.W. and Brantley, P. (1992) 'Competitive Cooperation in Biotechnology: Learning through Networks?', in N. Nohria and R. Eccles (eds) Networks and Organizations, pp. 366-94. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.

Conference and other papers

Shane, S. and Khurana R. (2001) 'Bringing Individuals Back In: The Effects of Career Experience on New Firm Founding'. Paper presented at the Academy of Management Conference, Washington, DC, August.

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MIT Sloan Management Review

Published/Hosted by:  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

ISSN: 1532-9194

Country: United States

Impact Factor: 

Homepage: http://sloanreview.mit.edu/

About Journal

MIT Sloan Management Review aims to find the most potent management insights developed by thinkers and academics and translate those insights for the managers and leaders who can put them to work. The journal seeks manuscripts that offer new research and insights about important management topics. The journal has increased focus on innovation and sustainability (so manuscripts addressing those subjects are welcome), but the journal continues to seek and publish articles that address a wide range of management disciplines.

Submission Process

Submit manuscripts online at: smrsubmissions@mit.edu

               

General Guidelines for Authors

All articles should be in Word 97-03 format (.doc files). No PDFs or Word 2007 documents.

Do not exceed 5,000 words, including references, tables, and figures, but excluding research methodology.

Include a research methodology section in your work.

Include the name, address, phone, affiliations, and email for ALL authors. This information should be included on the title page and in the cover letter.

All cover letters should include a statement that the paper has not been published elsewhere and will not be sent to another journal or magazine unless it has been declined by SMR.

End notes and reference must follow the format below.

Authors should be prepared to assign copyright to MIT SMR upon acceptance.

References

See examples:

Journal articles:

D. Kenny and J. F. Marshall, “Contextual Marketing: The Real Business of the Internet,” Harvard Business Review 78 (November-December 2000): 119-125.

T.J. Allen and S. Cohen, “Information Flow in R&D Labs,” Administrative Science Quarterly 14 (December 1969): 12-19.

Books:

G. Hollenback and W. Vestal, eds., “Developing Leaders at All Levels” (Houston: American Productivity and Quality Center, 1999).

J. March and H.J. Simon, “Organizations,” 2nd ed. (New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1966), 4-13.

Online Source:

D. McCullagh, “ACLU Loses Digital Copyright Battle,” April 9, 2003, news.com.com

“Toyota Expanding China Links,” April 9, 2003, edition.cnn.com

A. Huffington, “Corporate America’s ‘Most Wanted’,” April 2, 2003, www.salon.com

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Journal of Consumer Research

Published/Hosted by:  University of Chicago Press

Print ISSN: 0093-5301

Online ISSN: 1537-5277

Country: United States

Homepage: http://jcr.wisc.edu/

About Journal

Founded in 1974, the Journal of Consumer Research publishes scholarly research that describes and explains consumer behavior. Empirical, theoretical, and methodological articles spanning fields such as psychology, marketing, sociology, economics, communications, and anthropology are featured in this interdisciplinary journal. The primary thrust of JCR is academic, rather than managerial, with topics ranging from micro-level processes (such as brand choice) to more macro-level issues (such as the development of materialistic values).

Submission Process

Submit your article at:  https://www.jcr-admin.org/add_manuscript.php   

General Guidelines for Authors

Everything (except tables and figures) is double spaced in Times Roman 12 point font, with one-inch margins on letter-sized paper (no compressed text). This means interviews and quotes as well (everything is double spaced). Your manuscript must be in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Rich Text (.rtf) format. Nothing is underlined.

The title page (page 1) should contain your concise manuscript title, author names, and author note (including author email addresses, affiliations, and acknowledgments). Page 2 should contain your abstract (150 words only), and the text should begin on page 3. This is different from the instructions in the style sheet for accepted papers.

Before submitting your manuscript, please make sure that you have written an excellent abstract that provides a concise summary of your work. An interesting abstract will make the reviewers eager to read your paper! An abstract should contain the following:

Motivation/Problem (what gap will your research fill?)

Approach/Methods

Results (or expected results)

Implications/Conclusions

Use keywords in your abstract (very important for indexing and abstracting purposes). Do not include citations, tables, figures, or any information that is not actually in your manuscript. Use fewer than 150 words.

References

See examples:

Periodicals

McCracken, Grant (1986), "Culture and Consumption: A Theoretical Account of the Structure and Movement of the Cultural Meaning of Consumer Goods," Journal of Consumer Research, 13 (June), 71–84.  

                             

Books

Lincoln, Yvonna S. and Egon G. Guba (1985), Naturalistic Inquiry, Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.

Websites

Doe, John R. and Mary Smith (2000), "Learning from the Web," http://www.learning.org/now/.

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Journal of Business Research

Published/Hosted by:  ELSEVIER

ISSN: 0148-2963

Country: United States

Impact Factor: 1.484 (2012)

Homepage: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/505722/description

About Journal

The Journal of Business Research applies theory developed from business research to actual business situations. Recognizing the intricate relationships between the many areas of business activity, JBR examines a wide variety of business decisions, processes and activities within the actual business setting. Theoretical and empirical advances in buyer behavior, finance, organizational theory and behavior, marketing, risk and insurance and international business are evaluated on a regular basis. Published for executives, researchers and scholars alike, the Journal aids the application of empirical research to practical situations and theoretical findings to the reality of the business world.

Submission Process

Manuscripts being submitted for publication consideration by authors in North, Central and South America should be sent to Michel Laroche, FRSC, Department of Marketing, Faculty of Commerce and Administration, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Montreal, QC H3G 1M8, CANADA (tel/fax: (514) 848-2942/4554; E-mail: laroche@jmsb.concordia.ca).

Manuscripts being submitted for publication consideration by authors in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan and other countries should be sent to Arch G. Woodside, Wallace E. Carroll School of Management, Department of Marketing, Boston College, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167. (tel/fax. +1-617-552-0420/617-552-2097; E-mail: woodsiar@bc.edu).

               

General Guidelines for Authors

All submitted manuscripts should have less than 30 double-spaced pages, with 1″ margins, and 12 pt fonts, not counting title and abstract pages. Tables and references should be typed on separate pages. The title page should contain title, authors, and affiliations, including a complete address for correspondence and proofs. A telephone number is sometimes helpful for contact during the review process. An Abstract of 150 words or less and a list of four-six keywords should follow the title page. On page 3 of the manuscript repeat the title, but not the authors names, to permit anonymity during the reviewing process. Final accepted manuscripts must be have less than 7000 words (all inclusive).

Tables: Number tables consecutively in accordance with their appearance in the text.

References

The journal follows the APA style in referencing. See examples:

Journal articles:

Bagozzi, R. P. (1995). Reflections on relationship marketing in consumer markets. Journal of the Academyof Marketing Science, 23, 272–277.

Bagozzi, R. P., & Yi, Y. (1988). On the evaluation of structural equation models. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 16, 74–94.

Books:

Aaker, D. A. (1991). Managing brand equity. New York: Free Press.

Park, J.-W., & Kim, K.-H. (2001). The role of consumer relationships with a brand in brand extensions: Some exploratory findings. In M. C. Gilly & J. Meyers-Levy (Eds.), Advances in consumer research (pp. 179–185). Valdosta, GA: Association for Consumer Research.

Online documents:

UNICEF. (1998). The state of the world's children. Retrieved May 15, 2009 from

http://www.unicef.org/sowc98/mainmenu.htm

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International Journal of Market Research

Published/Hosted by: World Advertising Research Center (WARC Ltd.)

ISSN: 1470-7853

Country: United States

Homepage: http://www.ijmr.com/

About Journal

The International Journal of Market Research is the essential professional aid for users and providers of market research. The journal publishes cutting-edge articles across the entire spectrum of marketing and social research:

New quantitative and qualitative techniques – from sampling to semiotics.

Advances in research applications including research into brands, advertising and product development.

Specialist fields such as pharmaceutical research.

Applying new research findings.

Submission Process

Submit manuscripts online at www.editorialmanager.com/i-j-m-r

General Guidelines for Authors

• Papers should be written in clear English and should not include any jargon that is not adequately explained.
• Papers do not have to include a comprehensive literature review just for the sake of it. The only references that are required are those to relevant papers. In particular avoid referring to papers that you have not read.
• Use examples or analogies to make your meaning clear. 
• If you have to use mathematical expressions, keep them simple. Anything that is at all complex should be placed in an appendix. Even then, avoid excessive subscripts and other complexities.
• Avoid using too many unfamiliar words. Give definitions for any that you have to use.
• Do not allow too many words to come between the subject and the verb in a entence.
• Place new and unfamiliar information at the end of sentences, not at the beginning.
• Use words or phrases from the preceding sentence to link the two together. Place these at the beginning of the sentence.
• Tables & figures should be supplied on separate pages and at the end of the main text, not embedded within the text.  

References

All references to books, monographic articles and statistical sources should be identified at the appropriate point in the text by the last name of author, year of publication and pagination where appropriate, all within parentheses: (Smith 1974). Where a number of authors are cited in the same place, they should appear in the text in date order, oldest first, thus: (Smith 1974; Johns 1980; Peters 1999).

References should be listed at the end of the article in alphabetical order as follows: 

Butler, D.E. & Stokes, D. (1969), Political Changes in Britain. London: Macmillan. Dixon, L.C.W. (1971) A dynamic trend analysis of the opinion polls predicted the correct result. International Journal of Market Research, 13, 1, pp. 21–24.

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