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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.

Upcoming Events

This workshop aims to support the socialization of doctoral students and enhance their knowledge about the job market. The first half of the workshop provides tips and best practices from professors who have served on multiple hiring committees. The second half features reflections and advice from professors who have recently navigated the job market.

This one-hour session organized by the Global Committee of the OB division provides some tips and tricks on planning and preparing for the annual meeting, as well as on how to successfully navigate the meeting once you are there.


    OB Division News

    • Call for Nominations for the 2025 OB Doctoral Consortium

      We are seeking nominations for the 2025 AOM OB Doctoral Student Consortium (OBDC). The consortium will take place at the annual AOM conference. It is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM local time. The OBDC is designed ... More
    • Building Bridges Series: Connecting Newcomers to Europe

      Are you an Organizational Behavior (OB) scholar who has recently relocated to or within Europe? Or are you planning to make the move soon? Join us for our inaugural chapter event—designed to help you build meaningful relationships, navigate your ... More
    • Call for 2025 OB Division Career Awards

      Please nominate a deserving member of our division for one of the following career awards ●      Lifetime Achievement Award ●      Cummings Scholarly Achievement Award ●      Mentorship Award ●      Societal Impact Award Please find further information and deadlines below. The Lifetime Achievement Award has ... More
    • Call for Papers - OB Global Incubator

      Attention early-stage OB researchers outside North America!  Join our OB Global Incubator to receive valuable feedback and enhance your paper or symposium for the AOM conference in Copenhagen in 2025. This supportive session, hosted by the Global ... More

    OB Member Stats

    Latest Discussions List

    • We (Einav Hart & Shereen Chaudhry) are creating a Conversation Research website ( https://sites.google.com/view/conversation-research ) as a resource hub for those of us who study conversations, across disciplines and methods -- and we'd ...

    • Call for Papers 2025 MIAMI BEACH International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting Theme: Promoting Global Competitiveness, Innovation, and Sustainability Organized by International ...

    • Dear Colleagues, We are accepting submissions for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition for the International Association for Conflict Management (IACM) conference, July 13-16, which will be held at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont. ...

    • (with apologies for cross posting) AOM Member Discount: Advance Your Research Skills with CARMA's Lowest Live Online Short Course Prices Ever! CARMA (Consortium for the Advancement of Research Methods & Analysis) is a non-profit ...

    • Economy and Business of Space: A World Scientific Reference on Finance, Innovation and Human Impact of Space Exploration Editors : Jingning Ao (Morgan State University), Gianni De Bruyn (San Diego State University), Raja Roy (New Jersey Institute ...

    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