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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

  • 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
  • Our 3-Year Strategic Plan is Live – Let’s Make It Happen!

    Dear Colleagues,   We’re excited to share that the OB Division’s 3-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2028) has been finalized and approved by AOM. This plan reflects months of collaboration with the Executive Committee, input from members like you, and guidance ... More

Latest Discussions List

  • Hi everyone Instats is excited to offer a free seminar, AI Tools for Researchers , livestreaming on June 24th and led by professor Peter Gruber—an early adopter of large language models with dual PhDs in physics and economics. In this seminar professor ...

  • Our department at the University of Texas at Arlington is seeking applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Organizational Behavior OR Human Resources. The preferred applicant will have completed their PhD in Management, Organizational ...

  • The upcoming Computational Theory Construction (Expanding and Extending the Community for Computational Theory Construction) Professional Development Workshop (PDW) is scheduled to take place as part of the AOM Annual Meeting. This PDW aims to provide ...

  • Dear PhD student members, Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Health Care Management (HCM) Division? We are excited to announce recruitment for the HCM Student Representative and Student Engagement Committee! What do you do as ...

  • 📍 Part of PDW " Space Economy: Opportunities for Management Research " at AOM 2025 🪐 This roundtable explores how SpaceX disrupted legacy aerospace, forged strategic ties with NASA, and catalyzed a shift toward commercial space-and what ...

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