Aim & Scope

The Journal of Strategy and Performance Management (JSPM) is a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in the fields of strategy formulation and execution, performance management systems, and organizational governance.

JSPM provides a platform for both academic researchers and reflective practitioners to engage in meaningful dialogue by publishing work that combines analytical rigor with practical relevance. The journal emphasizes contributions that enhance understanding of how strategies are designed, implemented, monitored, and adapted in complex organizational and institutional environments.

Scope of the Journal

JSPM welcomes original contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following thematic areas:

Strategy

• Corporate, business, and functional strategy

• Strategy execution and alignment

• Strategic transformation and change

• Digital, innovation, and sustainability strategies

Performance Management

• Performance measurement frameworks and KPIs

• Balanced scorecard, OKRs, and related systems

• Incentives, appraisal, and reward mechanisms

• Performance management in public sector and financial institutions

Governance, Risk, and Control

• Corporate and public sector governance

• Enterprise risk management and assurance

• Strategy–risk alignment

• Audit, compliance, and internal control from a strategic perspective

Strategy in Practice

• Analytical case studies of strategy and performance initiatives

• Practice-based and policy-oriented studies with conceptual grounding

• Practitioner reflections supported by evidence and transferable insights

Types of Contributions

The journal publishes:

• Research articles (empirical, conceptual, and review papers)

• Practice and policy papers with analytical depth

• Case studies emphasizing decision logic and outcomes

• Perspective and position papers from experienced scholars and practitioners

All submissions are expected to make a clear contribution to theory, practice, or both.

Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to JSPM undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a double-blind peer review process. Practice-oriented submissions are evaluated for analytical rigor, conceptual grounding, and contribution to theory-informed practice.

Audience

JSPM serves an international readership comprising academics, practitioners, policymakers, consultants, and senior professionals interested in strategy, performance management, and governance across diverse organizational contexts.