Research Directory

We strive to create and disseminate knowledge that addresses local and global real-life managerial and social challenges. Our research is pluralistic, in addition to peer-reviewed journal contributions, we respect many forms of thought leadership that influence practice, such as books, case studies and also popular press articles. Nearly 50% of our scholarly contributions are aligned with four themes that collectively contribute to the SPJIMR agenda of ‘advancing wise innovation’, which we define as purposeful innovation done for the right reasons in the right way.

The adjacent Venn diagram illustrates the four themes identified through a analysis of our research publications from April 2019 to March 2024. Learn more about the methodological approach we used to analyse our publications and derive the aligned research themes.

SPJIMR Research Themes

Innovation | New Tech Read more Innovation is the implementation of solutions that are novel and useful. New technologies are often (though not exclusively) the impetus for innovative solutions. Therefore, we include, under this theme, contributions that examine, explain, predict, or provide normative guidance on the use of emerging technologies and the creation of novel and useful solutions (whether tech-based or not). x

Governance | Leadership | Policy Read more Creating the right outcomes also requires that innovation be governed and led the ‘right way’. Regulatory policies, governance structures, and leadership attributes matter. Therefore, we include, under this theme, articles that examine, explain, predict, or provide normative guidance on policies, governance structures and leadership attributes that may intentionally guide the innovation process to create the right outcomes. x

Sustainable Social Impact Read more Innovation done for the ‘right reasons’ seeks outcomes beyond the traditional profit motive. Wise innovation should also create benefits for society at large and should be sustainable. Therefore, we include under this theme, contributions that examine, explain, predict, or provide normative guidance on the creation of people benefits (such as health, employment, equity, inclusion, etc.) and planetary benefits (such as reductions in emission and pollution, preservation or regeneration of natural resources and biodiversity, etc.). x

Ethics | Responsibility | Wisdom Read more To produce the right outcomes, innovation needs to be done the ‘right way’. The right way includes the assumption of responsibility for the outcomes, and the application of ethical and wisdom principles during the process of innovation. Therefore, we include under this theme, contributions that examine, explain, predict, or provide normative guidance on how to apply the principles of responsibility, ethics and wisdom in the process of innovation. x