Welcome to the Management Studies Insights Blog
The managementstudiesinsights.com blog provides engaging snapshots about research published in the Journal of Management Studies in a manner that highlights its practical and societal implications. The blog aims to bridge academic scholarship in management studies with scholars across disciplines, practitioners, media and the broader public who are interested in the societal relevance of management studies, and invites for discussion about the impact that management scholarship has beyond academia. The Management Studies Insights Blog is the official blog of the Journal of Management Studies.
Always connected, but at what cost? How smartphone use at work influences work performance
Always connected, but at what cost? How smartphone use at work influences work performance Summary Remote and hybrid work have become the new normal, and both employees and organizations are experiencing the effects of constant connectivity. While using...
Big Tech Challenges Your Ecosystem? Politicize the Future to Keep Innovating with Your Partners
Photo by Alaksiej Čarankievič on Unsplash. Summary: What can incumbents specializing in products do when facing more innovative Big Tech firms as new competitors? A recent Journal of Management Studies article by Reischauer, Engelmann, and Hoffmann reveals how a...
Each Walks Their Own Path: Lessons from Turtle Island on Working with Resurging Communities
Original Photograph by Frank Bastien Short Summary We learn from whether and when First Nations communities of northern Turtle Island (Canada) sign agreements about mining on their traditional territories. We look at how First Nations communities braid elements...
Beyond the Benefits of Belonging: When Community Values Become a Risk for Local Businesses
Summary Our research reveals that strong community values create a double-edged sword for local businesses. While community ties typically benefit firms, they also expose innocent companies to severe penalties when other community members commit wrongdoing. Our...
Social Innovation Is Not Just About Solving Problems – It’s About Constructing Them
Summary: What counts as a social problem – and what counts as a solution – is not fixed. We argue that social innovation is not just about addressing issues, but about shaping how those issues are understood in the first place. Drawing on the concept of...
Unbridled Rivalry: Networks, Gender, and the Art of Winning a High-Stakes Race
The Palio di Siena and the prominence of rivalry Twice a year (July 2nd and August 16th), the Italian city of Siena erupts in wild celebrations by some of its citizens, while others fall in despair. The Palio di Siena is a spectacle like no other. On the...
The Persistence or Diminishment of Employee Stewardship Behavior: Why Culture and Status Matter More Than You Think
Source: www.unsplash.com What did we study, and why is that important? In an era marked by pressing global challenges—ranging from climate change and economic volatility to social unrest—businesses are increasingly expected to contribute to the public good. At...
Tone over Punchline: Why Humor Tone is More Important than Humor Type for Humor Success at Work
Photo by Direct_Media from Freerange Stock Humor at work is serious business. Research shows that telling jokes can improve workplace relationships, increase how happy people feel at work, and help relieve workplace stress. Unfortunately, scientists have spent far too...
Emotion-less or Emotion-al? Content Moderation on a Digital Health Platform
https://unsplash.com/photos/person-using-macbook-pro-npxXWgQ33ZQ Summary While most discussions treat moderation on platforms as a mechanical rule-enforcement task, we argue that it involves significant emotional work, which in turn shapes the content of...
When Emotions Take Over: Why Performance Appraisals Fail Behind the Scenes
Short Summary This blog uncovers how negative emotions, often hidden behind the formalities of performance appraisals, quietly reshape core organizational routines. Drawing on qualitative data from professional service firms in Jordan, our study reveals how...