Irish Academy of Management Conference 2014 Managing in a Changing Climate: Leading to New Realities Conference Dates 4th-5th September 2014 Doctoral Colloquium 3rd September 2014 The Abstract Deadline is 31st March 2014 Conference Theme Events in the global economic and business environment have resulted in unprecedented turmoil and uncertainty for organisations. Organisations have had to respond quickly to the new environment to recover and restore their position. Crises also bring the potential for new opportunities in for example managerial innovation, new markets, new entrepreneurial ventures, technology use and employee engagement to name a few. The conference theme facilitates a conversation about how organisations are managing the 21st century challenges in the context of a complex and interconnected global environment and how they can lead their organisations towards new advantageous realities and a sustainable future. The Irish Academy of Management Conference provides the ideal platform for advancing our knowledge and management practices. Abstracts We welcome abstracts for the following streams: Accounting, Finance & Corporate Governance; Healthcare & Public Sector Management; HRM; Industrial Relations; Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management; International Business; Leadership & Organisational Behaviour; Marketing & Services Management; Operations & Distribution Management; Strategic Management; Teaching, Learning & Education; Tourism, Hospitality & Food; Technology Management; Practice-led Research. We look forward to seeing you in Limerick in 2014 Conference Venue For more information: www.iamireland.ie Email: IAM2014@ul.ie Conference Co-chairs Dr. Christine Cross and Dr. Michelle O’Sullivan, University of Limerick The conference will be held in the Kemmy Business School, at the University of Limerick. Limerick city in the Mid-West of Ireland was founded by the Vikings more than a thousand years ago. It is a showcase of its rich history, retaining many examples of Norman, Gothic and Romanesque architecture. It is also an ideal base from which to explore the beauty and ruggedness of the South and the West Coast of Ireland. The University of Limerick is situated on a superb campus of over 130 hectares four kilometers from Limerick city. Located on the banks of the majestic river Shannon, it is approximately 30 minutes from Shannon International Airport which enjoys direct links with major European and US hubs. The University campus offers exceptional facilities and attractions, with some of the finest University sports facilities in Europe and an outstanding cultural complex Keynote Speaker Wayne F. Cascio is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Colorado, and he holds the Robert H. Reynolds Chair in Global Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver. Professor Wayne F. Cascio