The Journal is a quarterly, refereed publication, especially designed for the general manager. General managers are concerned with knowing how to communicate with specialists without necessarily being specialists themselves. A financial management article, for example, would be relevant if it explains a concept in a way that allows general managers to better understand a problem and interact with financial management specialists.

The Journal has advisory and editorial review boards. These boards include academicians and practitioners who review submitted articles to ensure that they are theoretically sound and also practical.

Authors should submit the article by e-mail using word format. The cover sheet needs to include the title of the article and complete listing of all co-authors and their affiliations in the order in which they should appear. The article itself should list the title but not the authors. A brief biographical sketch should also be included (5 - 10 typewritten lines). The following is provided as an example:

Moustafa H. Abdelsamad, D.B.A. (George Washington University) is Professor of Finance and Dean of the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He is the author of A Guide to Capital Expenditure Analysis, published by American Management Association. He is author and co-author of numerous articles, President of the Society for Advancement of Management, and Editor-in-Chief of SAM Advanced Management Journal.

Manuscript articles are welcome on all aspects of management, including such areas as human resource management and organizational behavior, strategic management, international management, planning, productivity improvement, time management, and computer use in managerial decisions. Priority will be given to new concepts, innovative ideas, and well-written articles that are easy for practicing managers to understand.

The typical Journal reader is familiar with basic business practices but is not necessarily an expert on any specific topic. The reader is interested in knowing what current terms mean, what new management concepts can do (including their limitations), how to apply them to a particular situation, and what questions should be asked of experts who implement them.

Since the Journal is distributed internationally, all abbreviations should be explained. Also, phrases such as "non U.S." or "international individual" should be used rather than "foreign."

Articles should be sufficiently developed in 15-20 typewritten pages, including a brief description of the research methodology. The manuscript should use double spacing, one-inch margins, and other format specifications outlined in the American Psychological Association (APA) manual.

Graphs and illustrations should be used only when deemed essential to explain ideas and illustrate difficult concepts and processes due to the difficulty of accurate reproduction. Also, proofs and mathematical formulas should be kept to a minimum. Authors are required to provide graphs, diagrams, and illustrations in camera-ready form. Authors are also responsible for obtaining copyright permissions, where needed, for reproducing graphs, charts, or using materials beyond brief reference with attribution.

In-text reference citations should be made when other studies are cited. It is appropriate to provide a few references to help the reader who is interested in knowing more about the subject matter; however, a long reference list should be avoided.

Acknowledgements are made to the corresponding author within a week to 10 days from date of receipt of the submitted manuscript. The review process takes approximately 8 to 12 weeks. Upon completing the review process, the Journal editor notifies the corresponding author of the decision.

Authors of accepted articles are asked to complete a standard copyright form and e-mail a file containing the manuscript typed in Microsoft Word format. Authors will receive five complimentary copies of the Journal upon publication and be given, upon request, permission to copy their articles for their own use but not for resale.

Please provide your daytime telephone number and e-mail address to use in contacting you. Call the Editor if you have any questions or suggestions.

If you wish to serve on the Journal's Editorial Review Board, send a written request and a copy of your resume to the Editor. Selections will be made as soon as vacancies occur and will be based on the need to balance areas of expertise and on the best collection of talents.

Manuscripts and correspondence regarding Journal publication, editorial, or copyright permissions should be addressed to:

Dr. Moustafa H. Abdelsamad, Dean
College of Business
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive, FC 111, Unit 5807
Corpus Christi, TX 78412 USA

Phone: 361/ 825-6045
Fax: 361/ 825-2725

E-mail: sam@samnational.org 

Revised 11/16/2007-Mervat