Publication Type

Editorial

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

12-2016

Abstract

“Grand challenges” are formulations of global problems that can be plausibly addressed through coordinated and collaborative effort. In this Special Research Forum, we showcase management research that examines societal problems that individuals, organizations, communities, and nations face around the world. We develop a framework to guide future research to provide systematic empirical evidence on the formulation, articulation, and implementation of grand challenges. We highlight several factors that likely enhance or suppress the attainment of collective goals, and identify representative research questions for future empirical work. In so doing, we aspire to encourage management scholars to engage in tackling broader societal challenges through their collaborative research and collective insight.

Keywords

Management research, empirical research, sustainable development, social problems

Discipline

Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics | Strategic Management Policy

Research Areas

Strategy and Organisation

Publication

Academy of Management Journal

Volume

59

Issue

6

First Page

1880

Last Page

1895

ISSN

0001-4273

Identifier

10.5465/amj.2016.4007

Publisher

Academy of Management

Copyright Owner and License

Publisher

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2016.4007

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