Journal of Contemporary Management

Publisher: University of Johannesburg
ISSN: 1815-7440
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Thematic area: Science and Technology
Access: Open access

About this journal

The Journal of Contemporary Management (JCM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high-quality research on contemporary management issues. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics, including strategic management, organizational behavior, human resource management, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, and innovation. JCM emphasizes the application of theoretical frameworks and empirical methods to real-world management problems, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities facing organizations in today's dynamic and complex environment.

The journal features original research articles, case studies, theoretical reviews, and practitioner-oriented articles that explore emerging trends and best practices in management. Key themes frequently explored include leadership, organizational change, sustainability, digital transformation, and globalization. JCM also publishes special issues dedicated to specific topics of current interest in the management field.

The target audience for JCM includes academics, researchers, practitioners, and students in management, business administration, and related disciplines. It serves as a platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and promoting dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers. JCM's focus on contemporary management issues makes it a valuable resource for individuals seeking to stay abreast of current trends and best practices in the field.

JCM is indexed in leading databases such as Scopus, Emerald, and the Web of Science, demonstrating its high visibility and impact in the management research community. It is consistently ranked among the top journals in its field, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge and practice in contemporary management. The journal's influence extends beyond academia, impacting business decision-making and shaping the direction of organizational development and innovation.

Volumes (20 articles)

Volume 20, Issue 1 (2023)

Exploring the factors that impact attitude to purchase: A spotlight on counterfeit luxury handbags among Durban's emergent black middle-class females — Mishka Jugnudndan, Pragasen Pillay
Exploring the precursors and outcome of trust in a retail banking context: An emerging African market perspective — Mornay Roberts-Lombard, Luvo Shumi, Matete Ramalatsoa, Nceneleni Mologadi Nceneleni Mologadi
Gain or loss: A conceptual framework of employee well-being during change — Dedrieka Magdalena Nel, Annelize Van Niekerk
Migrating from disruption to consensus: Middle manager experiences with organisational change — Lungile Xaba, Catherine le Roux, Annemarie Davis
The marketing profile - leisure travel motivation nexus: A mediation taxonomy of the perceived safety of domestic tourism in the era of COVID- 19 — Tafadza Matiza, Elmarie Slabbert

Volume 20, Issue 2 (2023)

Enhanced key success indicators of a risk management framework for public-private partnerships smart city projects — Emmanuel Awuah
e-Work versus the legacy of the traditional tête- à-tête approach: A post-pandemic agenda of organisational opportunities and challenges — Rentia van Heerden, Visvanathan Naicker
Investigating predictors for the successful implementation of open innovation: A case of small and medium enterprises in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa — Victor Hlatywayo, Mervywn K. Williamson

Volume 19, Issue 1 (2022)

Projectification within a developing country: The case of South Africa — Carl Marnewick, Giel Bekker

Volume 18, Issue 2 (2021)

Management of fiscal and monetary policies interdependence in South African economy: A Bayesian VAR approach — K.A. Sanusi, J.H. Eita, D.F. Meyer

Volume 17, Issue 1 (2020)

A qualitative perspective of Talent Management — N.A. Theys, C.M. Schultz

Volume 17, Issue 2 (2020)

Entrepreneurial intention : perspectives from women in a South African province — M. Pheaha, C. Schachtebeck
Managing financially distressed suppliers in supplier development programmes : a case study in the South African retail industry — B. Breytenbach, D. Hanekom, A. Meyer, W. Niemann

Volume 16, Issue 1 (2019)

An analysis on the key macroeconomic drivers of consumer vulnerability in the South African economy — J.J. De Jongh, N.P. Mncayi
Rethinking intern labour in the context of a precarious economic environment : a case of students of higher learning institutions in Zimbabwe — F. Maunganidze, V. Zvobgo, H. Mupani
The utilisation of performance management and development system for continuous professional development of nurse educators — M.P. Tjale, V.M. Bhana, F.M. Mulaudzi

Volume 16, Issue 2 (2019)

Cooperatives as strategies of local economic development in the City of Tshwane — E. Shava, C. Hofisi
Investigating the place marketing objectives and activities of Business Improvement Districts in South Africa — R. Goldberg, R. Jansen van Rensburg, L. Van Staden
Principles for internalising systems resilience into business management and value creation — L.K. Haywood, A. Nahman, B. De Wet, K. Nortje, C. Van Der Watt, N.K. Kelling
The influence of universities’ management on academic factors and students’ satisfaction : an empirical study through structural equation modelling — J.W. De Jager, M.T. Jan