A Challenge to the Profession

The value of management science is derived from the ability of its professionals to develop scientific knowledge that may be useful to management. This development does not occur in a vacuum. The continued health of the profession requires a viable information system involving the members of both the academic and business communities. The publications of this institute are important elements in this communication process.

In an attempt to establish a dialogue involving the membership of this institute, I am presenting several observations on the factors that define the contents of our journals. In addition, I am including a specific proposal for modifying those factors.