Letter from the editor.

Jackson, William T.

We are pleased to present the Academy of Strategic Management Journal (ASMJ). The Academy of Strategic Management is an affiliate of the Allied Academies, Inc., a non-profit association of scholars whose purpose is to encourage and support the advancement and exchange of knowledge. The editorial mission of the Journal is to advance the field of strategic management and the impact this area has on the success of any organization. Thus, the journal publishes high quality, theoretical and empirical manuscripts pertaining to this field of knowledge. Not only is our intent to advance the discipline, but also to publish articles that have value to practitioners and scholars around the world.

The manuscripts contained in this volume have been double blind refereed. The acceptance rate for manuscripts in this issue, 25%, conforms to our editorial policies.

Our editorial review policy maintains that all reviewers will be supportive rather than destructive, helpful versus obtrusive, mentoring instead of discouraging. We welcome different points of view, and encourage authors to take risks with their research endeavors.

The editorial policy, background and history of the organization, addresses and calls for conferences are found at www.alliedacademies.org. In addition, the web site is continuously being updated and provides information concerning the latest information on the association.

Thank you for your interest in the organization. I look forward to hearing from you at any time.

William T. Jackson, Editor

Dalton State College