征稿期刊

Journal of Management Studies

期刊级别

IF 6.4 (JCR 2024)

SSCI

Q1 (BUSINESS 45/316)

Q1 (MANAGEMENT 57/420)

征稿主题

Management in Times of Geopolitical Tensions and Turmoil: How War, Security, and Defense Pose New Imperatives for Organizations

细分领域

Antecedents of geopolitical tensions and turmoil:

What organizational practices contribute to the emergence and escalation of geopolitical tensions and turmoil?

How do organizations, including NGOs, multinational enterprises, and defense contractors, contribute to, mitigate, or become entangled in the dynamics that spark geopolitical instability and conflict?

How do multinational enterprises’ strategic alliances, joint ventures, and subsidiaries in geopolitically sensitive regions as well as their interdependence with national governments influence the risk of political conflict and instability?

What institutional configurations make industries or regions particularly susceptible to the emergence and escalation of (geo-)political tensions and turmoil?

In what ways do resource dependencies and competition over critical technologies create structural vulnerabilities and act as a driver of geopolitical conflict?

How does the globalization of supply chains contribute to or mitigate risks related to geopolitical instability and (violent) conflict?

How do emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, cyber tools, and autonomous weapons systems enable, mediate, or intensify geopolitical conflict?

How does an organization’s prior experience with violent conflict or security crises influence its preparedness for future geopolitical events?

Consequences of geopolitical tensions and turmoil:

How are geopolitical rivalries and national security agendas reshaping innovation priorities and corporate R&D investments?

What novel organizational forms and cross-sector partnerships are emerging in response to security challenges, such as cyberwarfare, disinformation and propaganda, and interferences in elections and political processes?

How do geopolitical risks and uncertainties, such as competition for critical resources, military armament, and trade protectionism, reorient business models and global supply chains?

How do the threat of conflict or instability as well as sanctions and trade restrictions during geopolitical turmoil affect the strategies of multinational enterprises for market entry, exit, and expansion in international markets?

In what ways do geopolitical conflicts and turmoil reshape strategic partnerships and competitive dynamics within industries?

What are the implications of geopolitical tensions and changes in national security policies (e.g., sanctions and immigration controls) on the global mobility of labor, particularly for expatriates, remote workers, and refugees?

How do conflict-related conditions disrupt or reshape the normative assumptions about legitimacy, responsibility, and moral accountability in business?

What are the challenges faced by organizations in re-establishing operations in societies recovering from conflict and political turmoil?

Responses to geopolitical tensions and turmoil:

How are organizations adapting their governance structures, decision-making processes, and leadership practices in response to heightened geopolitical tensions and security threats?

How do organizations make use of political engagement and wider nonmarket strategies, including lobbying, campaigning, and advocacy, to manage stakeholder relationships and navigate through times of geopolitical uncertainty?

What strategies do organizations use to protect intellectual property and knowledge based assets during geopolitical instability and conflict, and how can they mitigate the risk of expropriation or nationalization?

How do organizations experience and manage reputational, ethical, and legal risks when operating in or adjacent to conflict zones?

What are best practices for organizations to mitigate the effects of national security policies, such as border closures, sanctions, or trade barriers, on their operations?

How do entrepreneurs in conflict-prone regions operate and innovate under pressures of limited resources, political instability, and insecurity?

What strategies, tools, and (foresight) tactics help organizations to manage security risks and to anticipate and navigate conflict-driven disruptions?

How can organizations see and make futures when they expect geopolitical tensions, military conflicts, and turmoil to increase in scope, intensity, and frequency?

重要时间

Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026