Aim and Scope
Aim:
The Pakistan Journal of Management (PJOM) is dedicated to providing a robust platform for the exchange of scholarly research and practical insights in the field of management, focusing particularly on issues relevant to Pakistan. PJOM aims to foster a deeper understanding of management theories, practices, and challenges within the unique socio-economic and cultural context of Pakistan. By facilitating the dissemination of high-quality research, PJOM seeks to contribute to the advancement of management knowledge, inform evidence-based decision-making, and promote sustainable business development in Pakistan and the wider global community.
Scope:
PJOM invites original research articles, theoretical contributions, empirical studies, case analyses, and review papers addressing a broad spectrum of topics related to management in Pakistan. The scope of PJOM encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Strategic Management: Analysis of strategic planning, formulation, implementation, and evaluation processes in Pakistani organizations.
2. Organizational Behavior: Studies on individual and group dynamics, leadership, motivation, communication, and organizational culture in Pakistani workplaces.
3. Human Resource Management: Research on recruitment, selection, training, performance management, compensation, and employee relations in the Pakistani context.
4. Marketing Management: Investigations into consumer behavior, market segmentation, branding, advertising, and marketing strategies tailored to Pakistani markets.
5. Financial Management: Analysis of financial decision-making, capital structure, risk management, corporate governance, and financial performance evaluation in Pakistani firms.
6. Operations Management: Studies on supply chain management, production planning, inventory management, quality control, and process improvement in Pakistani industries.
7. Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Research on entrepreneurial activities, innovation ecosystems, startup culture, and small business development in Pakistan.
8. Public Sector Management: Examination of public administration, policy formulation, government reforms, service delivery, and governance challenges in Pakistan.
9. International Business: Analysis of cross-border trade, foreign investment, global competitiveness, and internationalization strategies of Pakistani enterprises.
10. Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Investigations into sustainable business practices, environmental management, social responsibility initiatives, and ethical leadership in Pakistani organizations.
PJOM encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from management theory, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, and other relevant disciplines. The journal welcomes contributions from scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and educators interested in advancing management scholarship and practice in the Pakistani context.
