CALL FOR PAPERS
57th Annual Meeting of the
Midwest Academy of
Management
http://www.midwestacademyofmanagement.org
Thursday – Saturday, October 2 - 4, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Radisson Plaza Hotel
35 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 339-4900
Engaged Scholarship:
Connecting Research
and Practice
Please plan to attend the Midwest Academy of
Management’s 57th conference in the Twin Cities. We welcome your research papers, symposia proposals,
case studies, theme showcases, and poster sessions at this 2014 event.
Conference Theme: Engaged Scholarship: Connecting Research and Practice
This year’s conference will address constructing knowledge that is relevant and rigorous. We will look at
scholarly and creative work that advances practice and the understanding of complex problems through
solutions that require new thinking, collaboration, integration, and application of co-produced knowledge from
reflective scholars and practitioners. Problem-minded papers, panels, symposia, case studies, posters, and
experiential workshops using action research, community outreach, service learning, practice informed
research, critical science, and participatory research are welcomed.
This conference is particularly interested in papers that fit the Engaged Scholarship theme to be highlighted in
Theme Showcase Sessions during the conference.
Deadline for Submissions: May 15, 2014
ALL ACADEMY CONFERENCE THEME KEYNOTE
Andrew Van de Ven, Ph.D.
Vernon H. Heath Chair of Organizational Innovation and Change
Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota—Twin Cities
PRE-CONFERENCE EDUCATION SESSION
Stephen D. Brookfield, Ph.D.
John Ireland Endowed Chair in Education
University of St. Thomas
Jennifer L. Schultz, Ph.D.
2014 Program Chair
Midwest Academy of Management
Metropolitan State University
Jennifer.Schultz@metrostate.edu
(612) 659-7295
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Call for Papers:
Please plan to attend the Midwest Academy of Management’s 57th conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We
encourage you to submit research, practice, symposia, case studies, and experiential learning papers that fit
the theme or one of the several tracks. NEW this year: Poster Sessions and Other Media and a Health
Care Management Track.
Note: Masters and doctoral students submitting solely authored papers should indicate their current student
status during the submission process to be considered for the Best Student Paper award at the conference.
All approaches to study and research topics are welcome at this conference. The submission and reviewing
process is done electronically.
In addition to manuscripts, we are accepting proposals for Posters, Symposia, Developmental Papers, and
Experiential Learning sessions. See manuscript formats at our website, and click on “How to Submit a Paper.”
Paper Submission System Open:
Deadline for Submissions:
Anticipated Paper Decision Date:
April 1, 2014
May 15, 2014
July 15, 2014
If you want to discuss your paper or symposia idea(s) with a track chair, you can contact any of them prior to
the paper deadline. All submissions must be made through the Midwest Academy of Management Website
link, Submit a Paper. Be sure to review the appropriate format for your submission here: Manuscript
submissions Format Guidelines
2014 Midwest Academy of Management Track Chair Contacts
Conference Theme:
Chair: Delia Mannen
ESADE Business School
Ramon Llull University &
Wharton School University of
Pennsylvania
216-536-8358
delia.mannen@esade.edu
Human Resource
Management:
Co-chair: Tracy Porter
Cleveland State University
216-687-3785
t.h.porter@csuohio.edu
Co-chair: Baek-Kyoo (Brian)
Joo
Winona State University
651-206-7483
Baekkyoo.joo@gmail.com
Health Care
Management:
Chair: Michelle Fleig-Palmer
University of Nebraska—
Kearney
308-865-8869
fleigpalmerm@unk.edu
Posters and Other
Creative Media:
Co-chair: Allan Bernard
Wartburg College
319-352-8485
Allan.bernard@wartburg.edu
Co-chair: Phil Thompson
Case Western Reserve
University
216-659-1234
Phil.thompson@case.edu
Intercultural and Global
Leadership & Ethics:
Competence
Co-chair: David Wanless
Chair: Bart Sharp
Northern Illinois University
765-532-1888
Bsharp1@niu.edu
Michigan Tech University
906-487-3656
ddwanles@mtu.edu
Co-chair: Dean Frost
Bemidji State University
218-755-3709
dfrost@bemidjistate.edu
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Management Education
Development &
Innovative Instruction:
Co-chair: Kelly DelaneyKlinger
University of WisconsinWhitewater
262-472-3242
delaneyk@uww.edu
Co-chair: Eric Grube
Metropolitan State University
Eric.Grube@metrostate.edu
612-724-3143
Lightning Rounds:
Chair: Heath Harding
Nebraska Wesleyan
University and
Resonate Leadership Institute
785-341-9400
heharding@gmail.com
This track is not peer-reviewed
Organizational
Behavior & Conflict
Management:
Co-chair: Patti Meglich
University of Nebraska at
Omaha
402-554-3332
pmeglich@unomaha.edu
Co-chair: Christina Nevill
219-309-5635
cnevill@beulahinc.com
Organization
Development:
Co-chair: Therese Yaeger
Benedictine University, IL
630-829-6207
tyaeger@ben.edu
Co-chair: Peter Sorensen
Benedictine University, IL
psorensen@ben.edu
Organization Theory,
Strategy and
Entrepreneurship
Co-chair: Guclu Atinc
Drake University
515-271-1894
Guclu.stinc@drake.edu
Co-chair: Arifin Angriawan
Purdue University Calumet
219-989-8031
arifin@purduecal.edu
Symposia/Panels:
Symposia and panels should be directed to the appropriate track chair(s). See format on
website.
ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM DETAILS
DOCTORAL
CONSORTIUM:
Chair: Megan Gerhardt
Miami University
513-529-4235
gerharmm@muohio.edu
BEST PAPER AWARDS:
Award for the BEST PAPER that uses QUALITATIVE METHODS.
Award for BEST PAPER authored solely by a GRADUATE
STUDENT. Nominations for best student paper in every track.
Award for BEST PAPER authored by a FACULTY MEMBER(S).
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
CHAIR:
2014 MIDWEST SCHOLARS:
Jennifer Schultz
Metropolitan State University
612-659-7295
jennifer.schultz@metrostate.edu
Dr. Andrew Van de Ven
Vernon H. Heath Chair
of Organizational Innovation and Change
Carlson School of Management
REGISTRATION:
Dr. Fred Luthans
University and George Holmes
Distinguished Professor of Management
University of Nebraska—Lincoln
Dale Dwyer
University of Toledo
Dale.Dwyer@utoledo.edu
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2014 Midwest Academy of Management Tracks
Each track accepts scholarly and applied practice submissions – see format guidelines
Conference Theme: This track is accepting original manuscripts related to engaged scholarship, specifically
looking at scholarly and creative work that advances practice and the understanding of complex problems
through solutions that require new thinking, collaboration, integration, and application of co-produced
knowledge from reflective scholars and practitioners. Problem-minded papers, panels, symposia, case
studies, posters, and experiential workshops using action research, community outreach, service learning,
practice informed research, critical science, and participatory research are welcomed.
Human Resource Management: Dedicated to a better understanding of how organizations can be more
effective through stronger management of their human resources and examinations of people's lifelong
succession of work experiences, the structure of opportunity to work, and the relationship between careers and
other aspects of life.
Intercultural and Global Competence: Focuses on developing an enhanced understanding of differences
and similarities among people and cultures. We invite proposals that address global or domestic issues that
foster diversity and inclusion as well as improved business and organizational outcomes.
Leadership and Ethics: For scholars and practitioners seeking to share in the expansion of knowledge and
insight into the academic fields of leadership and ethics
Management Education Development / Experiential Learning Exercises: Supports theory development
and research in management and leadership education by focusing on skill development to improve teaching,
learning, participation and engagement strategies. Major areas of focus include: theoretical advances or
empirical evidence about effective and innovative instructional methods or technology; applications of learning
theories; teaching cases and evaluation of studies of the effectiveness of management education and
development techniques.
Organization Theory, Strategy and Entrepreneurship: Theoretical advances in management and
organization theory have included resource dependence theory, organizational ecology, and institutional
theory. Advances knowledge and understanding of strategic activity and practice. The track will also seek to
share in the expansion of knowledge and insight into the academic fields of entrepreneurship and small
business management
Organization Behavior and Conflict Management: Theoretical and empirical papers examining one or more
individual, group, or situational characteristic/process and employee/group/organization outcomes. Examples
of topics include personality, attitudes, motivation, justice, emotions, stress, performance behaviors, OCBs,
conflict management, negotiation, and decision-making.
Organization Development: The development of theory and innovative practice relevant to organization
change. Major topics include: change processes within organizations; active attempts to intervene in
organizations to improve their effectiveness, and scholarly studies of such interventions; and problems of selfawareness, and the political consequences of OD.
Lightning Rounds: Quick presentations meant to stimulate thought and action on teaching, learning, &
research in management and leadership OR to present an incubating idea to get feedback. Not peer-reviewed.
Health Care Management: NEW! Encourages the scholarship and dialogue on the management of health
care from a variety of perspectives, including strategic, managerial, behavioral, and operational issues. This
includes public policy issues related to access, cost, and quality.
Posters and Other Creative Media: NEW! Posters, creative media and other non-text work related to
management are welcomed. Posters must be 36”(h)x48”(w) or less in size.
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Important Information
Submission Instructions
All submissions must be submitted electronically on the Midwest Academy website link, Submit a Paper. The
website will be ready for submissions at least 30 days prior to the paper deadline. Any submission that does
NOT meet the specific format and/or quality standards for scholarly or applied practice submissions
will NOT be reviewed. Be sure to review the appropriate format for your submission here: Manuscript
submissions Format Guidelines
Participation Policies
Any submitted presentation type that is submitted and subsequently accepted, the author(s) agrees to
REGISTER and to present the paper at the time scheduled in the program or find an appropriate
substitute, who is registered for the conference, to present the paper. This includes becoming a member
of the Midwest Academy by paying the membership fee of $50.00. No requests for specific schedules will be
considered at this conference. If you submit to the conference you are expected to be available to present at
any time during the conference dates.
Midwest Academy of Management policy states that any paper that has been (or will be) presented at any
other academic meeting or that has been published before the time of presentation, is to be automatically
rejected. Presentation of papers does not preclude subsequent journal publication when acknowledgment is
made of the paper's presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Academy of Management.
Conference Reviewers
We welcome your participation with the conference as a reviewer. Three or more peer reviewers will review
each paper submitted. The Midwest Academy of Management prides itself in providing constructive
developmental reviews for its paper submissions – we welcome your participation! Reviewer awards are given
at each conference to recognize outstanding reviewers. You may contact any track chair to get more
information and to volunteer for reviewing.
Features of the 2014 Conference
Doctoral Consortium
This year, the Midwest Academy of Management will be hosting a pre-conference doctoral consortium on
Thursday, October 2. The consortium is open to graduate students in any phase of their studies, though may
be most useful to students in the latter stages of their program. The consortium will consist of panel
discussions and presentations with early career and tenured faculty on a range of relevant topics, including
completing the dissertation and navigating the job search process. Participants will have the opportunity to
meet other graduate students, and to network with faculty from a wide range of universities. Registration
required.
To register, go to midwestacademyofmanagement.org Register as early as possible to secure your
spot. Space is limited for this highly interactive event. Fee: $35 (includes lunch).
Symposium and Panel Discussions
The Midwest Academy of Management invites thought provoking symposium and panel discussion ideas that
fit either the conference theme or any of the submission track areas. We especially encourage proposals that
cross disciplines and panels that include multiple institutions. Submissions of proposals should align with a
recognized track and be submitted through the submission system. If your proposal crosses two or three
tracks –please submit and copy each of the track chairs that pertain to your topic. All panelists must register for
the conference. See format for submitting symposia and panels at midwestacademyofmanagement.org and
click on Conference - How to Submit a Paper.
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Lightning Rounds
These sessions offer the opportunity to describe a successful, practical solution to a teaching and/or learning
problem or as a forum to incubate an idea or research project with feedback from conference participants. For
these 15-minute sessions, presenters should plan for 5 minutes of presentation plus 10 minutes for discussion
and questions. Presenters will distill and present the topic in 5 minutes or less with a maximum of 10 slides
that advance automatically every 30 seconds; a variation of Pecha Kucha (pechakucha.org) a fast-paced,
concise style of presentation. A template PowerPoint file with automatically advancing slides will be available
for accepted presenters. Not peer reviewed.
Awards and Recognition
Based on reviewer recommendations, one paper submitted by a graduate student (single authored paper or
jointly with other graduate students) will be selected for the Outstanding Graduate Student Paper Award. A
similar process will be used to select the Outstanding Paper submitted by faculty or professional
members, based on the paper's conceptual and methodological quality and overall contribution to the field. An
Outstanding Paper based on Qualitative Research and overall contribution to the field will also be
recognized. Finally, an award will be given for the Outstanding Reviewers of the conference.
Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies
In conjunction with an arrangement with the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies (JLOS), the
Midwest Academy of Management has editorial responsibility for the Journal’s Summer Issue. Submission
guidelines for the issue will be posted on the Midwest Academy of Management website:
http://midwestacademyofmanagement.org/jlos.php . Please consider submitting a manuscript, including papers
you submit to the conference, and share this opportunity with your colleagues. The quality of the issue is
dependent on good submissions! Any questions, please contact the Associate Editor, Megan Gerhardt, (513)
529-4235 or email at mgerharmm@muohio.edu.
Hotel Accommodations:
Located in downtown Minneapolis the Radisson Plaza Hotel
Minneapolis is the flagship property of the Radisson brand. The
hotel is close to the theater district, restaurants, shopping,
museums, Target Field, and Target Center. It is also near a light
rail station (which connects to the Mall of America and MSP
airport) and is connected to the Minneapolis skyway system.
Please make your hotel reservations at the Radisson Plaza Hotel
Minneapolis. The conference rate is $169.00 per night plus tax.
Parking is an additional fee.
The cutoff date to book a room with the group rate is Wednesday, September 10th, 2014.
Click here to go to the hotel website for our conference: http://www.radisson.com/minneapolis/mam2014
Conference Registration:
Membership Note: In order to register for the conference, you will also need to become a member of Midwest
Academy of Management. The membership fee is $50 and includes an online subscription to the Journal of
Leadership and Organizational Studies.
Early Registration (by September 10th)
On-site (after September 10th)
Academic/Professional
$225.00
$250.00
Graduate Student/Emeritus Faculty
$150.00
$175.00
Doctoral Consortium
$35.00