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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.


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

    • Building Bridges Series: Connecting Newcomers to Europe

      22 days ago
      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

      2 months ago
      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

      4 months ago
      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 Division Review Survey

      5 months ago
      OB needs your input! We are conducting a member survey as part of the Academy of Management’s requisite DIG review process. This is an opportunity to reflect on your experiences and perceptions about the division, and to share your ideas for new and innovative ... More

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    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