The Society for Advancement of Management, publisher of the SAM Management In Practice, is an independent nonprofit 501-(C) (3) educational association established in 1912 by the followers of the father of scientific management, Frederick W. Taylor, and his associates. The MIP is subscribed to by various managers, academicians, and libraries in the U.S. and over 50 countries around the world. In addition, regular SAM members and students receive it as part of their membership benefits.

            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).

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 MIP 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 MIP 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 MIP 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 MIP 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.

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

E-mail: sam@samnational.org 

Revised 11/16/2007-Mervat