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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

  • 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
  • OB Division Travel Awards [Deadline May 14th, 9 PM EDT]

    The OB Division is participating in the 2025 Annual Meeting Travel Award program.    The goal of the program is to provide more equitable access to the Annual Meeting and to support member outreach efforts. Accordingly, awards primarily will go to students ... More
  • Call for Proposals: OB Division Off Cycle Events

    The Organizational Behavior (OB) Division is very pleased to announce a new initiative involving off-cycle events that can benefit our membership. This initiative advances several goals outlined in our strategic plan for engaging and serving our diverse ... More

OB Member Stats

Latest Discussions List

  • The 2025 Conflict Management Doctoral/Postdoc Consortium will take place at the annual AOM conference in Copenhagen. It is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM local time. The consortium is designed for those ...

  • The 2025 Conflict Management Doctoral/Postdoc Consortium will take place at the annual AOM conference in Copenhagen. It is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM local time. The consortium is designed for those ...

  • **Last chance to apply! Submit your application for this virtual Consortium by Wednesday, May 28 : Application Link Call for Participants: 2025 AOM Research Methods Division-CARMA Doctoral Student and Junior Faculty Consortium ...

  • Editors Simon Jebsen , Department of Business and Sustainability & Centre for Organising Social Sustainability, University of Southern Denmark Sylvia Rohlfer , Department of Business, Institute for Business and Innovation, IMC University of Applied ...

  • Please join us for this free online webinar, "Publishing with Journal of Vocational Behavior," featuring Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ryan Duffy 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 🕛 Time: 12–1 pm EST / 5–6 pm BST 📍 Location: Register here Dr. Duffy ...

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