Data-driven decision-making in the era of technology disruption

SP Jain Institute of Management Research (SPJIMR) and the Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies journal are pleased to announce a collaborative partnership aimed at advancing academic research and knowledge dissemination in the field of emerging markets, particularly in Data-driven decision-making in the era of technology disruption. This collaboration seeks to facilitate the exchange of scholarly insights, promote collaborative research initiatives, and enhance the publication of high-quality case studies focusing on emerging markets management and business studies. Through mutual cooperation and support, SPJIMR and EMCS endeavour to contribute significantly to the academic community's understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in emerging markets. 

Submission Deadline: 31st July 2024

Aims & Scope

With technology evolving rapidly and data becoming increasingly abundant, there is a growing demand for professionals who can make informed decisions based on data analytics. This topic has been in discussion in the academic circle in the last few years, but as of now there is no dedicated teaching case SI or repository on this topic. By positioning the special issue around this theme, we are addressing a pressing need in the field of management education. This SI will provide a wealth of case studies that academics can use to impact the knowledge and practical insights of future managers and leaders.

This SI will offer a unique and valuable contribution by bridging the gap between theory and practice, enhancing educational experiences, and addressing the evolving needs of the business landscape. It's a win-win for academia and industry alike!

Indicative themes

Submissions should be relevant to the topic of the special issue in order to be considered. Authors may be interested in the following potential and indicative themes:
1 - Supply Chain Optimization
2 - Innovation in Healthcare
3 - Leveraging Big Data for Forecasting and Risk Management 
4 - Analytics for Fraud Detection and Prevention in Financial Transactions
5 - Data-driven Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Strategies
6 - People Analytics for Employee Performance Management
7 - Social Media Analytics: Leveraging Big Data for Targeted Marketing Campaigns
8 - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Reporting: Using Data to Measure and Monitor Impact

Given the global focus on data analytics, authors are encouraged to reflect on the opportunities to examine the themes listed above, among others, within the context of emerging markets. 

Submission Guidelines

In preparing cases, Authors are asked to follow the standard EMCS Author Guidelines available from the dropdown menu at https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/emcs.

A submitted Case document should: 
- Include primary data gathered from interviews with the protagonist, or well sourced secondary data supporting the protagonist's voice.
- Be written in the past tense.
- Be focused on a compelling management decision-making dilemma facing the protagonist
- And have no more than 7,000 words of case narrative.

The accompanying Teaching Note document should include: 
- An appropriate synopsis describing the context of the case, the dilemma being faced, and the discipline the case is relevant for.
- A set of teaching objectives appropriate for the stated target audience.
- A research methods section that details the types of data used to develop the case.
- A 90-minute multi-media teaching plan, including suggested classroom facilitation questions and activities.
- A set of assignment questions that align with the teaching objectives, and relate to the dilemma being faced in the case.
- Recent literature, theory, or research findings to analyse the case study and provide model answers to the assignment questions.
- A specific set of instructions as to how this case can be used in an online environment and the ways in which an educator might want to consider adapting the teaching plan to use it in this way.
- An epilogue of the case, of what really happened, if known (non-mandatory)

Templates, guides, and other author resources are available via the EMCS main webpage above.

To submit your case, first create an author account at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/eemcs, then follow the on-screen guidance.

Please select the "Data-driven decision-making in the era of technology disruption" option when prompted to choose from issue options. If you have any questions about the submission process, please contact the EMCS Publisher, Melissa Close at [email protected]

All cases will be double-blind peer-reviewed before acceptance.

Submission Opens: 1st April 2024
Submission Deadline: 31st July 2024

Authors are welcome to contact the Guest Editor, Professor Debmallya Chatterjee, with any queries or early case ideas.

Editor-in-Chief: Professor Virginia Bodolica, The Said. T. Khoury Chair of Leadership Studies, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. ([email protected])

About the Emerging Markets Case Studies Collection
Emerald Publishing's Emerging Markets Case Studies (ISSN: 2045-0621) is a Scopus-ranked online collection of peer-reviewed case studies focusing on business decision making and management development working in or closely with developing economies, offering local perspectives with global appeal. In 2018, EMCS cases were downloaded over 75,000 times by students and faculty around the world, and has published content from 71 countries. 

Authors will be eligible for a payment of £100 upon publication of their case study.