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smj-topic-selection

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Use when scoping or pressure-testing whether a research question is a genuine *strategy* question fit for the Strategic Management Journal (SMJ). Decides fit and sharpens the question; it does not build the theory or run analysis.

When to use

• scoping research questions for SMJ
• pressure-testing strategy question fit
• deciding between SMJ, SEJ, and GSJ
• sharpening research questions
• identifying domain fit
• checking for strategy DNA
• evaluating identification risk

When not to use

• building theory
• running analysis
• generic management questions without strategy outcomes
• pure micro-OB studies
• entrepreneurship-core papers (route to SEJ)
• internationalization-core papers (route to GSJ)

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