Basic concepts and disciplinary position of management : A recognition based on scientometrics

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to recognize the concepts and disciplinary position of management, for faculty members in management circles, which can help them develop their academic career. Design/methodology/approach – Based on review and clarification of domestic and international disciplinary concepts on management, this paper takes data from academic journals of international management as the sample, making use of the latest mapping knowledge domains method. Findings – Reveals the disciplinary boundary of modern management and disciplinary position of general management as a basic discipline, demonstrates the relationship between management and other relevant disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, economics, mathematics, etc. shows the trend of ascending position of management in mankind's knowledge system as an independent discipline. Originality/value – This paper identifies concepts and information in management sciences which will provide inspiration for management in China, to move forward to the international academic frontline.