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 2 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 3 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 4 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. 5 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. 6 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