Unfortunately, we cannot provide detailed comments on rejected manuscripts. Manuscripts judged potentially appropriate are sent to outside reviewers, who are asked to complete assessment within two to three weeks. If a manuscript is delayed, it's apt to be during this step. If an author has been encouraged to revise and resubmit a manuscript, we generally make an in-house decision within one week of receiving a revision. However, we consult closely with authors during this process.
Articles usually appear in print within six months of acceptance.
Transfer of copyright includes the right to electronic distribution. The ideal SMR article is both rigorous and practical. It could stand alone in a research journal, but it also helps professional managers solve real-world problems. Don't summarize all the academic research in your area. Don't give an extensive history of concepts or ideas.