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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.

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OB Division News

  • OB Division-Sponsored Workshop in Vietnam at AAOM 2026

    Dear OB Division Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the OB Division is sponsoring a Paper Development Workshop on Methodological Issues in Management Research at the 14th Asia Academy of Management Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. ... More
  • 2026 OB Division Scholarly Program: Call for Submissions

    2026 OB Division Scholarly Program: Call for Submissions Program Chair: Marie Mitchell, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill PDW and Symposium Chair: Jennifer Nahrgang, University of Iowa We welcome submissions for inclusion in the Organizational Behavior (OB) ... More
  • Call for Nominations: 2026 OB Division Career Awards

    Call for Nominations Please consider nominating a deserving member of our division for one of the following ! Please find further information and deadlines below. Please keep your nominations ... More
  • Transform Your OB Experience: Join a MicroCommunity Today!

    Dear OB Division Members,   In a division of over 6,000 scholars spanning 60+ countries, finding your intellectual home can feel daunting. That's why we're excited to spotlight our MicroCommunities initiative—your gateway to meaningful connections and ... More

Latest Discussions List

  • The Behavioral Science & Policy Association (BSPA) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lerner, Elizabeth Linos, and Julia Minson , all of Harvard University, will serve as Conference Chairs for our 12th Annual Conference , taking place June ...

  • Call for Posters and Participants Kyoto Global HR Challenge Conference Kyoto, Japan | September 3, 2026 Overview We are pleased to announce that the Kyoto Global HR Challenge Conference will be held in Kyoto, Japan. ...

  • The Department of Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a Teaching Assistant Professor faculty position with a specialization in organizational behavior or human resources management. ...

  • Speakers: Michael Barnett (Rutgers) and Oana Branzei (Ivey) | Time: Wednesday, March 18, at 10 am EST / 2 pm London. This webinar is scheduled for 90 minutes, including Q&A. | Registration: Please register ...

  • Journal of Management Call for Proposals Annual Review Issue Due June 2026 The Journal of Management ( JOM ) editorial team invites authors to submit proposals for the Annual Review Issues. Articles published in Review Issues ...

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