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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 insights from scholars who have successfully transitioned across borders to academic life in or within Europe.

OB Division News

  • 2025 Academy of Management OB Division Career Award Winners

    2025 Academy of Management OB Division Career Award Winners The Academy of Management Organizational Behavior Division has recognized five distinguished scholars with its 2025 Career Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions that embody the division's ... More
  • Halfway There, But Now What? Advice for Pre-Dissertation Doctoral Students

    🚨 Calling all mid-stage PhD students in OB! 🚨 Have you finished comps or completed at least one year of your PhD? Join us for “Halfway There”, a virtual AOM PDW designed to help you transition from coursework to dissertation and prepare for the academic ... More
  • 🎓 Preparing for the OB Job Market: Advice from Experts & Reflections from Recent Grads

    📅 Friday, June 13, 2025 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET 📍 Virtual Event   Summary: This interactive workshop brings together 30+ global faculty and recent graduates to equip doctoral students with actionable strategies for thriving in the academic job market. ... More
  • OB Division “Welcome-a-Member” Program [Deadline Friday, June 13th]

    The Making Connections Committee (on behalf of the OB Division) is offering the Welcome-a-Member program ahead of this year’s annual meeting. This program is meant to help new members navigate the annual meeting and to provide them with somebody to connect ... More

Latest Discussions List

  • Tenure-Track Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor OB/HR Position, Department of Management, Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech Starting August 2026 Position Summary: The Department of Management ...

  • 🚨 Mark your calendars for a uniquely thought-provoking gender-focused session at Academy of Management # AOM2025 ! 🚨 🗓️ Sunday, July 27 | 🕒 3:30–5:00 PM CEST | 📍 Bella Center, Hall B- B5-m6 💼 Symposium Title: Gender at ...

  • Dear colleagues, Are you interested in how conflict intersects with today's most pressing organizational and societal issues-such as AI, digital transformation, climate change, institutional trust, and polarization? We invite you to join us for ...

  • Dear colleagues, Are you an early-career scholar looking for guidance on navigating the tenure track, building a strong research identity, and thriving in academia? Join us for the Conflict Management Division's Junior Faculty Consortium at AOM ...

  • Colleagues, Here is the fourth issue of LQ 2025. You'll find nice variety in terms of disciplinary traditions, content areas and well as methodological approaches. Please enjoy! Articles Call for proposals: The 2027 Leadership ...

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