Skill UI

This comprehensive guide walks authors through the rigorous academic review process, specifically referencing the Strategic Management Journal (SMJ). It teaches how to correctly interpret complex decision letters (e.g., Major Revision, Desk Reject), understand the roles of action editors and reviewers, and systematically identify critical concerns (such as contribution to theory or endogeneity). Use this skill when you need to structure a detailed revision plan and write a convincing rebuttal letter to a top-tier academic journal.

This comprehensive tool assesses the suitability of a manuscript for the Strategic Management Journal (SMJ). It guides authors through critical self-checks, focusing on the necessity of a clear contribution to strategy theory, the required level of empirical rigor (e.g., handling endogeneity), and ensuring the core focus remains on firm-level strategic decisions and performance outcomes. Essential for pre-submission refinement.