Taking Stock of Management Education: A Comparison of Three Management Education Journals

Abstract

The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) relies on peer review of scholarship. Although definitions of SoTL vary by discipline, publication of SoTL research is considered an especially robust form of peer review. Understanding the similarities and differences in the management pedagogy publication outlets can help researchers develop their work for publication. This study analyzes the focus and format of the core management pedagogy journals: Journal of Management Education , Academy of Management Learning & Education, and Management Learning. Mission, format, author characteristics, topics, and distinct topic concentrations are examined and compared; an analysis of core concentrations for each journal is presented. Results show distinct topic concentrations for the three journals and higher representation of authors from U.S.-based, research-intensive universities. Findings highlight questions for consideration regarding how SoTL is defined in management.