The Role of Africa Journal of Management in Decolonizing Management and Organization Studies

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ID20072573
AuthorsDavid B Zoogah (0000-0002-1654-7049, McMaster University), Baniyelme D Zoogah (McMaster University), Stella M Nkomo (0000-0003-3397-631X, University of Pretoria), Moses N Kiggundu (Carleton University), Moses Ν Kiggundu (0000-0001-9313-1939, Carleton University)
Year2025
Pages191-207
Publication date2025-08-25
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeCHAPTER
VenueDecolonizing Management and Organization Studies (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/s0733-558x20250000093012
OpenAlexW4413194088
ISBN9781836086413
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited35

In this paper, we discuss the role of journals in decolonizing management and organization knowledge. We illustrate that role by using the Africa Journal of Management (AJOM), a publication of the Africa Academy of Management (AFAM). AJOM was deemed critical to decolonizing knowledge about and in Africa, the context where the colonial enterprise wreaked havoc on all sectors of African societies, from political structures, commerce, and culture to knowledge production. In describing the genesis and goals of AJOM, as well as the successes, limitations, and challenges of a journal dedicated to management and organization science, we contribute to epistemic decolonization

Economics · Management · Organization studies · Political science · African cultural and philosophical studies · Global and Cross-Cultural Management · Workplace Spirituality and Leadership

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