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At the Academy of Management OB Division, we advance the development of scholars and scholarship within the content domain of organizational behavior. We strive to positively influence management, thought, and practice
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Statement From the Division Chair

Welcome to the Organizational Behavior (OB) Division of the Academy of Management. We are a vibrant community of scholars, teachers, consultants, practitioners, and graduate students from over 60 countries around the world. Our 6,000+ members seek to advance the development of scholars and scholarship within the OB domain, are devoted to understanding individuals and groups in an organizational context, and engage in research, teaching, and consulting that improves the workplace, organizational functioning, and management practice.

Programming sponsored and developed by the OB Division is focused on three priorities: rigor, relevance, and relationships.

  • We promote and encourage rigorous scholarship, teaching, and consulting that relies on valid evidence and the highest quality scientific research.
  • We encourage scholarship that is relevant, practical, and in pursuit of answers to the most challenging questions about the workplace.
  • We strive to develop a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive community of scholars, teachers, consultants, and practitioners.

Preparing for the OB Job Market: Advice from Experts & Reflections from Recent Grads

Halfway There, But Now What? Advice for Pre-Dissertation Doctoral Students

OB Division News

  • Reviewing Well: A New PDW Series Begins June 30

    OB Division program development Reviewing well A three-part PDW series on becoming a more effective, efficient, constructive, and editor-ready reviewer Strong reviewing shapes the rigor of our science, yet most of us were never formally taught ... More
  • Preparing for the OB Job Market: Advice from Experts & Reflections from Recent Grads

    Preparing for the OB Job Market Friday, June 12, 2026 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET Register here by June 9, 2026 This workshop supports the socialization of doctoral students and builds knowledge about the academic job market. Featuring more than 30 faculty from around the ... More
  • Reminder: Vote in the OB Division Election

    2026 OB Division Election Dear OB Division members, The 2026 OB Division Election is open. Please submit your vote by Monday, June 15, 2026. Vote here: https://aom.simplyvoting.com The 2026 slate spans Tsinghua, Southern Methodist University, Wharton, Maryland, University ... More
  • New to AOM? Navigating the OB Division with a Global Perspective

    A practical workshop, pre-conference get-together, and networking session for first-time attendees Join OB Division leaders, experienced organizers, and recent first-time attendees for practical advice on making the most of your first Academy of Management ... More

Latest Discussions List

  • From Managing People to Managing Algorithms: How AI Reshapes Managerial Work Friday, July 31, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 AM ET 📍 Marriott, Franklin 4 Organizers: Melike N. Fındıkoğlu & Ceyda Maden-Eyiusta (Özyeğin University) ...

  • 🚀 We're Hiring a Postdoc at the Intersection of AI & Leadership! 🚀 The Charlotte AI Institute for Research (https://research.charlotte.edu/cltai2/) and Center for Leadership Science (https://leadershipscience.charlotte.edu/) at UNC Charlotte ...

  • ⏰ There is one week until the submission deadline for the BSA Early Career Workshop on the Sociology of Work and Wellbeing. The workshop will bring together early career researchers to explore how sociological perspectives on work and wellbeing ...

  • Join us on Tuesday, June 16th from 11:00am-12:00pm EST for the next MOC-DOCs event: Navigating AOM at Various Early Career Stages. You'll get tips on preparing for AOM, building connections with faculty and peers, making the most of socials, ...

  • Dear Colleagues, We kindly invite you to join us at the following PDW at the Academy of Management Meeting 2026: OMT meets STS: Imaginaries, Innovation & Futures When: August 1 2026 (Saturday), 10 AM - 1 PM Where: Sheraton , Liberty ...

We greatly appreciate the support of the OB Division Sponsors
Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior | Antwerp Management School | Group & Organization Management (Sage) | Journal of Management | Journal of Organizational Behavior (Wiley-Blackwell) | Mercer Workforce Sciences Institute | People Innovation Lab, Google | Sage Publications | Stanford University Press