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VIKALPA - THE JOURNAL FOR DECISION MAKERS

Vikalpa: The Journal for Decision Makers is a quarterly publication of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India. Its objective is to disseminate concepts of professional management and contribute to a better understanding of the context, resources, structures, systems, processes, and performance of organizations. Its focus is on applied research and reflections relevant to practising managers without sacrificing the academic rigour. It attaches a special emphasis on management issues that are relevant for the emerging economies.

"Vikalpa", a Sanskrit word, carries a rich repository of meanings: Diversity, Alternatives, Logic, and Freedom of Choice. The journal seeks to reflect this range of meanings vis-a-vis managerial problem solving and decision-making.

Every issue of the journal carries a mix of perspectives research articles, management case, book reviews, and abstracts. Perspectives is aimed at capturing emerging issues and paradigms which call for action by managers and administrators in industry, government, educational institutions, and other organizations. Research Articles based on analytical and/or empirical research studies focus on the analysis and resolution of managerial issues. Management Case describes a situation faced, a decision or action taken by an individual manager or by an organization at the strategic, functional or operational level. Book Reviews cover reviews of current books on management and Abstracts include summaries of significant articles of management interest published in Indian and international journals.

"Vikalpa" is the first journal in management area to be hosted on a Open platform. This is model for other Institutions for sharing, using and archiving the Intellectual output of the Institutes.

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