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Submission Guidelines

California Management Review serves as a source of evidence-based research that inspires, informs, and empowers stewards of modern organizations. We disseminate ideas that engage scholars, educate students, and contribute to the practice of management.

TYPE DESCRIPTION
In-Depth Article 6,000–8,000 words (An original, previously unpublished article, blending academic research and theory with practitioner relevance. Should be well-grounded and academically rigorous as well as include practical takeaways for managers. Will be peer-reviewed.) USE THIS TO SUBMIT TO A SPECIAL ISSUE.
Spotlight Article 3,000–4,000 words (An original, previously unpublished article, with a greater focus on practitioner relevance but still grounded in research. Sharp perspectives on modern concepts, organizations, and challenges, but with a more concise format than an In-Depth article. Will be peer-reviewed.)
Insight 500 to 3,000 words (An original, previously unpublished article focused on timeliness, breadth, and practitioner relevance. Can be a perspective, concept, interview, or frontier. Often more theoretical than an "In-Depth" or "Spotlight" article, and is fully Open Access. Online only and NOT a CMR journal publication.)
Quick Submit 500–8,000 words (An original, previously unpublished manuscript, outline, or proposal. Use this if you’re unsure which Manuscript Type to choose or if you’re trying to assess whether your idea/article is a good fit. We will advise you within seven (7) business days.)
Berkeley Haas Case 1,500-3,000 words (For Haas faculty only. Either proposal or full draft.)


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If you’re unsure which Manuscript Type is most appropriate for your submission, or if you would like to inquire on whether your work is a good fit for CMR, please share a proposal or draft with our editors by using the "Quick Submit" option.


  • There is no fee for submitting your research via Quick Submit.

  • CMR does not accept simultaneous submissions, meaning we will not consider your submission if you’ve simultaneously submitted it to any other outlet for publication consideration.

  • CMR does not give publication consideration to manuscripts that have been previously published in other publications.

  • The author(s)' name should not appear anywhere in the manuscript, charts, figures, graphs, or filenames.

  • Manuscripts should be double-spaced with 12 point font.

  • Tables, charts, figures, and diagrams should be uploaded as separate documents (in their native format) with references for insertion throughout the document.

  • We will advise you within seven (7) business days as to the appropriateness of your work for one of CMR’s content types. If it’s found to be a good fit, we will also make a recommendation about which MS type to use to complete your submission.

  • To learn more about time estimates, read the submission guidelines for the MS Type you ultimately submit under.

  • Broadly, CMR publishes original articles that are both research based and address issues of current concern to managers.

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