SIG 01 – B4S - Business for Society
S01_02 – Order, disorder and organising: recent crises viewed from the sociology of ignorance.
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The study of organisations involved in recent crises has highlighted how the organising resulting from spontaneous collaboration was able to produce an emergent order in a context where the emphasis on both decreed procedures and the pattern of excessive individual responsibility accentuated the disorder produced by the crisis. Examination of the crises in question (earthquake, Covid 19) at different scales have highlighted the impact of active misrecognition strategies in aggravating crises. We now need to understand how the strategies of recognition or ignorance make it possible to understand the disorder, emerging order and order observed during these periods.
Contact: Jérôme MERIC, IAE-University of Poitiers – JMeric@poitiers.iae-france.fr
Proponents:
Jérôme MERIC, IAE-University of Poitiers; Anne Dietrich, Université de Lille; Flora Sfez, Université de Poitiers; Mustafa Ozbilgin, Brunel University; Lena Masson, University of Lille; Julienne Brabet, Universite Paris-Est Creteil Val-de-Marne; Jordan Besson, Poitiers University / IAE Management School; Oumaima OMARI, Poitiers University / IAE Management School; Meriem Mengi, Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour – IAE – Graduate School of Management; Bryan Mestre, Université de Poitiers
S01_03 – The Fellows Symposium on “Digitalization, the future of university and democracy”
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The main objective of the symposium is to debate the risks and opportunities of different modes of digitalization of universities in the development or, on the contrary, in the regression of individual and collective capabilities. Will the use of digitalization by cooperating universities enable better production and appropriation of knowledge as a public good, greater inclusion and the development of citizenship? Or will the GAFAM-led Edtech industry, on the contrary, be responsible for training the masses in the changing skills demanded by the routine or in-person job market; while a few competing elite universities will educate the “symbolic analysts”
Contact: Julienne Brabet, Universite Paris-Est Creteil Val-de-Marne – brabetj@hotmail.com
Proponents:
Julienne Brabet, Universite Paris-Est Creteil Val-de-Marne; Mustafa Ozbilgin, Brunel University; Stewart Clegg, The University of Sydney; Armand Hatchuel, ; Morten Huse, BI Norwegian Business School; Peter McKiernan, Strathclyde University; Kathrin Moeslein, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) & HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management; Thomas Howard, Singapore Management University
S01_04 – Wise-up to Succeed: Integration of games for practical wisdom of successors of European SMEs
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium explores an innovative approach to develop practical knowledge for improved decision-making among successors of European SMEs. It will include a presentation, an immersive gaming experience using cards and a cube, and a dynamic discussion. The presentation will emphasize the role of practical wisdom on successors of SMEs and their challenges. The gaming activity will give participants first-hand insights into applying practical wisdom to different SME succession scenarios. The discussion will explore the transformative potential of this novel gaming approach to other areas. It will empower participants with a practical approach to teaching practical wisdom to future SMEs leaders.
Contact: Raysa Rocha, University of Essex – raysa.geaquinto@gmail.com
Proponents:
Raysa Rocha, University of Essex; Florian Kragulj, Vienna University of Economics and Business; Susanne Durst, Reykjavik University
S01_06 – Communities of Practice as mechanisms to support the transition to a Circular Economy
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The Circular Economy (CE) is a strategy and business model promoting economic growth while optimizing resource consumption. It shifts from the linear “take, make, waste” approach to a restorative process. The CE is defined as redefining growth, decoupling economic activity from finite resources, and designing waste out. The Circular Economy Innovation Communities (CEIC) project facilitates collaborative networks to co-produce service solutions based on CE principles. It aims to reduce carbon footprint, costs, and enhance service levels. The session aims to create a research agenda for mainstreaming CE principles in management studies and practice across public, private and third sectors.
Contact: Nick Clifton, Cardiff Metropolitan University – nclifton@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Proponents:
Nick Clifton, Cardiff Metropolitan University; Gary Walpole, Cardiff Metropolitan University; Zheng Liu, Cardiff Metropolitan University; Katie Beverley, Cardiff Metropolitan University; Songdi Li, Cardiff School of Management; Carla De Laurentis, The University of the West of England
S01_07 – How to manage finance for society: meeting grand challenges of the new millennium
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The financial and environmental crises of the new millennium have empowered the social function of finance. This scenario shifts sustainable finance from a niche to mainstream, justifying the need to deeper clarify its role as catalyst of effective sustainable practices for societal benefits. The symposium aims to debate the trajectories which contribute to address the dynamic concept of effective sustainable financial ecosystem toward a new stakeholder capitalism, prioritizing collective well-being. Accordingly, the symposium discusses the main lines of this research path, including a new book proposal for the B4S book series (Routledge): “How to manage finance for society”.
Contact: Francesco Gangi, Università degli Studi della Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Economics – Francesco.GANGI@unicampania.it
Proponents:
Francesco Gangi, Università degli Studi della Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Economics; Daniele Previati, Department of Business Studies – Roma Tre University; Flora Sfez, Université de Poitiers; Sharam Alijani, NEOMA Business School; Maria Coscia, University of Naples; Jérôme MERIC, IAE-University of Poitiers; Rémi JARDAT, LITEM – Université Evry-Paris-Saclay; Lucia Daniele, Università degli Studi della Campania, “Luigi Vanvitelli”
S01_08 – Polycentric Governance and Institutional Innovation of Self-Governance: A Response to Grand Challenges?
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The socioecological challenges of the new millennium calls for an accelerated pace of institutional innovation. Scholars are invited to suggest how to reformat and apply Ostrom’s self-governing design principles into corporate constitutions to provide shareholders with competitive returns while meeting grand challenges. The competitiveness and resilience of polycentric self-governing firms, over many business cycles, can be attributed to simplifying complexity through bottom-up decision-making centers which in turn, increases the scope and integrity of data with reduced times of response. This symposium aims to investigate how firms can also become engaged with stakeholders to systemically create win-win benefits for all stakeholders.
Contact: Sharam Alijani, NEOMA Business School – sharam.alijani@neoma-bs.fr
Proponents:
Sharam Alijani, NEOMA Business School; Shann Turnbull, International Institute for Self-governance; Colin Mayer, University of Oxford
S01_09 – Financial Education for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs): how to contribute to better growth, resilience, and sustainability
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
SIG 02 – COGO – Corporate Governance
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) have fewer resources to help them be resilient in a crisis, they generally reveal some managerial weaknesses, with special regard to financial decisions. We want to discuss what is going on about financial education initiatives for MSMEs, presenting some experiences and trying to answer to some questions around these issues, e.g.: What are the main effects of better competences? What are the most effective educational methods? Who are the main actors of these efforts? What are the main topics treated? Which is the role of sustainable finance? Which kind of research drives better results?
Contact: Daniele Previati, Department of Business Studies – Roma Tre University – daniele.previati@uniroma3.it
Proponents:
Daniele Previati, Department of Business Studies – Roma Tre University; Francesco Gangi, Università degli Studi della Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Economics; Edoardo Lanciano, University Rome Tor Vergata; Paolo Finaldi Russo, Bank of Italy – Financial Education Directorate
S01_10 – Bodies in performance: eSports and Mime
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This symposium seeks to provide participants with a unique opportunity to explore differents perspectives on the body and its performativity through the experiences of an eSports athlete and a mime. While eSports primarily involve subtle movements of the fingers and eyes, mime performances engage the entire body. However, these seemingly disparate disciplines share common elements such as performance, body capital, exercise, and improvisation. By analyzing the organizational dynamics inherent in these practices, this symposium aims to shed light on the significance of embodiment within organizations.
Contact: Silvio Ripetta, Scuola Superiore Meridionale – Ripetta.silvio@gmail.com
Proponents:
Silvio Ripetta, Scuola Superiore Meridionale; Vito Lasala, University of Naples Federico II
S01_11 – Hephaestus: Crafting organizing in cultural and creative organizations
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
European Union strongly supports The New European Bauhaus initiative, which promotes a beautiful, sustainable, and collaborative approach. Aligned with the European Green Deal, it envisions an inclusive and aesthetically pleasing future. Within this context, research trends address societal issues through alternative modes of production, craft-based practices, and challenges faced by cultural and creative industries (CCIs). These emerging forms of organizing prioritize aesthetics, ecology, and the revival of craftsmanship while embracing an ethics of care for quality, localism, and the environment. The Horizon Europe-funded Project Hephaestus (GA 101095123) explores these tendencies.
Contact: Luca Pareschi, Università di Roma Tor Vergata – luca.pareschi@uniroma2.it
Proponents:
Luca Pareschi, Università di Roma Tor Vergata; Elena Raviola, University of Gothenburg; Fabrizio Panozzo, University Ca’ Foscari Venice; maria lusiani, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice; Francesca Leonardi, IMT School of Advanced Studies of Lucca; Andrea Beye Copenhagen Business School Denmark
S01_13 – Impact for responsible leadership – ESD pedagogic practices for transformative learning and change
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Considering the sustainable development issues our world is facing, it has become clear that leaders with holistic skill sets are in scarce supply. Our education system is struggling to equip young learners with the breadth of skills they need to navigate uncertain times. The Impactful Five (i5) are five practices that can be used to infuse more joy, meaning, active engagement, social inclusion, and iteration into pedagogy in business schools. The (i5) project seeks to bridge the skills gap that exists in graduates who have experienced ‘business education as usual’ in the hopes of influencing the sustainability skills needed today.
Contact: Marina Schmitz, IEDC-Bled School of Management – marina.schmitz@iedc.si
Proponents:
Marina Schmitz, IEDC-Bled School of Management; Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas, British School of Fashion, GCU London; Meredith Storey, UN Global Compact; Toloue Miandar, University of Bologna; Maria Pietrzak, SGH Warsaw School of Economics; Gustavo Loiola, UN Global Compact
SIG 02 - Corporate Governance
S02_01 – Ownership and Purpose
SIG 02 – COGO – Corporate Governance
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The last few years have seen an explosion of interest in the subject of corporate purpose (Mayer 2022a). A number of authors – including Mayer (2018, 2020), the British Academy (2018, 2019, 2020), Edmans (2020), Henderson (2021), Polman and Winston (2021), Freeman, Martin and Parma(2021) and Serafeim (2022) – have advocated asking companies to state a purpose that explains howthey are useful to society. Some countries (like the UK and Denmark) have included purpose statements in their best practice corporate governance codes, and purpose statements have been recommended by the big 4 accounting firms and World Economic Forum.
Contact: Steen Thomsen , Center for Corporate Governance Copenhagen Business School, st.ccg@cbs.dk
Proponents:
Steen Thomsen, Center for Corporate Governance Copenhagen Business School; Thomas Poulsen, Copenhagen Business School; Nikolaos Kavadis, Copenhagen Business School; Anne Sanders, University of Bielefeld; Christina M Hoon, Bielefeld University; Hans Van Ees, University of Groningen; Fabian Ahrens, Copenhagen Business School; Jette Steen Knudsen, Tufts University; Mark Ørberg, Copenhagen Business School; David Jonas Schroeder, Copenhagen Business School
SIG 03 – ENT - Entrepreneurship
S03_01 – Platform and Post-Platform Economy: Debates on Actors, Business Models, Ecosystems, Paradigms and Trends
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Aligned with EURAM 2024’s focus on “Grand Challenges,” the symposium delves into the significant social and economic consequences of incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into peer-to-peer platforms. While AI-powered platform economies bring advantages like enhanced efficiency, user engagement, scalability, and data insights, they also introduce risks such as privacy concerns, algorithmic biases, job displacement, the concentration of power, and potential misuse.
Tackling these challenges requires a thorough examination of ethical and legal considerations, as well as the implementation of well-crafted strategies to maximize benefits and mitigate potential perils.
Contact: Djamchid Assadi, BSB-Burgundy School of Business, France, – djamchid.assadi@bsb-education.com
Proponents:
Djamchid Assadi, BSB-Burgundy School of Business, France,; Jérôme MERIC, IAE-University of Poitiers; Galit Klein, Ariel University; Bassem Nasri, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University; Urvashi Makkar, Institute of Management Studies (IMS) Ghaziabad; Francesco Gangi, Università degli Studi della Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli, Department of Economics
S03_02 – Enabling future-focused scholarship
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This Symposium aims to create a broader community around design science (DS) research by providing a forum for discussing future-focused scholarship and prospective inquiry. In the light of looming grand, complex challenges and the prominent role that entrepreneurial, inter-disciplinary solutions can play in tackling them, this is an opportune moment to mobilise the scholarly community for wider impact. We will advocate a shift from seeking theory-to-world fit in pursuit of theories with explanatory power to seeking world-to-theory fit in pursuit of theories with generative power, acting as blueprints for desired future worlds.
Contact: Dimo Dimov, University of Bath – D.P.Dimov@bath.ac.uk
Proponents:
Dimo Dimov, University of Bath; Georges Romme, Eindhoven University of Technology; Henrik Berglund, Chalmers University of Technology; Pablo Muñoz, Durham University Business School
S03_03 – Sustainable Development: The role for communities to co-create value-adding perspectives
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Research on sustainable business models (SBMs) has significantly increased our understanding about how economic, environmental, and societal value is created and how negative impact can be reduced in the way organizations create, deliver, capture, and exchange sustainable value with their stakeholders. At the same time, the field lacks critical interrogation and reflection; less is known about the implicit underlying assumptions of sustainable business models and its practice with communities. This Symposium aims to generate an interactive discussion about these problematic issues with the help of design science, creative regeneration, and business model design.
Contact: Bob (RJ) Bastian, University of Trento – bastian.bob@gmail.com
Proponents:
Bob (RJ) Bastian, University of Trento; Andrea Caputo, University of Trento & University of Lincoln; Massimiliano Pellegrini, University of Rome
S03_04 – Exploring intrapreneurship as a research avenue between entrepreneurship and organizational behavior
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium will bring together management scholars from diverse research traditions, approaches, and perspectives in an informed discussion about the state-of-the-art of research and the future of research in intrapreneurship.
The purpose of the symposium is to contribute to moving intrapreneurship past the emerging state of research toward consolidation and maturity. The symposium will provide a platform for participants to discuss the location of intrapreneurship as a growing academic corpus. Should intrapreneurship be considered a subfield of entrepreneurship or an intersection between organizational behavior and entrepreneurship, or even a research field in its own right?
Contact: Gentrit Berisha, University of Prishtina – gentrit.berisha@uni-pr.edu
Proponents:
Gentrit Berisha, University of Prishtina; Petra Neessen, Open Universiteit; Massimiliano Pellegrini, University of Rome; Dinuka Herath, University of Huddersfield; Andrea Caputo, University of Trento & University of Lincoln; Sara Sassetti, University of Pisa; Rrezon Lajçi, Technische Universität Ilmenau
SIG 04 - Family Business Research
S04_01 – Family firms’ role in boosting skills development for tackling grand societal challenges
SIG 04 – FABR – Family Business Research
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The Symposium facilitates a discuss about if and how family firms have a unique contribution in developing skills for tackling grand societal challenges.
Contact: Elena Casprini, University of Siena – elena.casprini@unisi.it
Proponents:
Elena Casprini, University of Siena; Rafaela Gjergji, Università Cattaneo – Liuc; Jan-Philipp Ahrens, University of Mannheim; Allan Discua Cruz, Lancaster University Management School
SIG 05 - GRDO - Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations
S05_01 – Diversity in non-traditional settings: Setting the stage for the diverse worker
SIG 05 – GRDO – Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
A recent shift away from large hierarchical organizations with long-term full-time jobs has led to the rapid rise of non-traditional work settings, such as gig work or work in decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). It is not clear whether gig work or member-owned (DAOs) may reduce or amplify inequalities for workers from underrepresented groups and backgrounds. This symposium aims to investigate the influence of various diversity dimensions on the experiences of gig workers and members of DAOs. We illustrate specific challenges diverse workers face in non-traditional work settings as well as zoom in on strategies that help diverse workers succeed.
Contact: Ksenia Keplinger, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart – kkeplinger@is.mpg.de
Proponents:
Ksenia Keplinger, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart; Brooke Gazdag, University of Amsterdam; Aizhan Tursunbayeva, Parthenope University of Naples; Russell Cropanzano, University of Colorado Boulder; Fabiola Bertolotti, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia; elisa mattarelli, San Jose State University
SIG 06 – INNO - Innovation
S06_01 – Grand Challenges: Innovation, Proximity, and the 4th Space
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium explores the relationship between innovation, proximity, hybrid business models, and the emerging hybrid society. Proximity fosters collaboration and innovation, supported by publications such as Granovetter’s “The Strength of Weak Ties.” However, the convergence of physical and digital realms, known as the “4th Space,” profoundly affects individuals, organizations, and society and hence also how ‘proximity’ is being defined. At the same time, hybrid business models integrate traditional and digital elements, creating value and fostering communities in the 4th Space. At the symposium, we will discuss the multifaceted aspects of these topics and their implications for research and application.
Contact: Daniel Hardegger, ZHAW School of Management and Law – hadg@zhaw.ch
Proponents:
Daniel Hardegger, ZHAW School of Management and Law; Nick Clifton, Cardiff Metropolitan University; Andreas Georgiou, University of Exeter Business School; Eline MALADRY, LITEM – Paris Saclay University; Piotr Boltuc, Professor, Warsaw School of Economics SGH
S06_02 – Business Model Innovation for Grand Challenges
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Business model innovation (BMI) is crucial for tackling society’s grand challenges, such as climate change, inequality, and healthcare accessibility. In addition, new technologies tackling these challenges like big data and AI bring ethical concerns. To address these complex issues, organizations must reassess strategies, value propositions and operations. Also, since business models extend beyond organizational boundaries, BMI may require managing interdependencies with other entities in the business ecosystem. This symposium explores the role of business model innovation in confronting grand challenges, fostering idea exchange, and examining frameworks, case studies, sustainability integration, collaboration strategies, financing, policies, impact evaluation, ethics,and practical insights.
Contact: Daniela Defazio, School of Management, University of Bath – d.defazio@bath.ac.uk
Proponents:
Daniela Defazio, School of Management, University of Bath; Panos Desyllas, University of Bath; Rossella Salandra, School of Management, University of Bath; Virgilio Failla, School of Management, University of Bath; Anna Roberts, School of Management, University of Bath; Dimo Dimov, School of Management, University of Bath; Vincenzo Buttice’, Politecnico di Milano; Henk Volberda, Amsterdam Business School
S06_03 – Action research and ethnographic research methods for innovation research
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
SIG 12 – RM&RP – Research Methods and Research Practice
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The aim of the Symposium is to investigate practical issues concerning the organization of research protocols based on action research or ethnographic methods in relation innovation studies. A panel of prominent scholars involved in SIG INNO will share their experience with setting up research protocols and design methodological sections for academic publications. The symposium will provide amble space for participants to explore practical issues preparing publications, share returns on experience, and engage into lively discussions with panelists about the best strategies to build trust with reviewers about the enforcement of research ethics.
Contact: Liliana Mitkova, University Evry Paris Saclay – liliana.mitkova@univ-evry.fr
Proponents:
David W. Versailles, Paris School of Business; Liliana Mitkova, University Evry Paris Saclay; Sylwia Sysko-Romańczuk, Warsaw University of Technology
S06_04 – Micro-foundations approach and multi-level analysis for innovation research
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
SIG 12 – RM&RP – Research Methods and Research Practice
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Multi-level analysis and the micro-foundations approach represent major references for qualitative analysis, and key issues to be installed in research protocols to build transparence and trust with reviewers and readers, and avoid biases. Both aspects complement each other to comprehensively discuss the technical issue of the triangulation of data sources, and discuss the saturation of data collection. Both aspects also complement each other to build conceptual frameworks that go deep into the details of the articulation between individual, team, and organizational levels. The symposium will explain how to investigate the conditions of individual action, and then discuss their agregation.
Contact: David W. Versailles, Paris School of Business – dwv@newpic.fr
Proponents:
David W. Versailles, Paris School of Business; Valerie Merindol, Paris School of Business
S06_05 – The legacy of Max Boisot in Innovation and Knowledge management research: knowledge articulation costs and social learning cycles
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
SIG 13 – SM – Strategic Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Nov 1st, 2023 would have been Max H. BOISOT 80th birthday. Max passed away in 2011 but his research legacy in the strategic management of knowledge is of primary importance. The concepts of knowledge articulation costs and of social learning cycles represent today important references to address the micro-foundations of innovation management. The symposium will present key research insights based on Boisot’s research legacy and identify important research venues for innovation research that are based on the strategic management of knowledge, and on knowledge governance.
Contact: David W. Versailles, Paris School of Business – dwv@newpic.fr
Proponents:
David W. Versailles, Paris School of Business; Agusti CANALS, Universitat Oberta de Canalunya ; Valerie Merindol, Paris School of Business
SIG 07 – IM - International Management
S07_01 – International teaching initiatives in international management: Best practices for developing intercultural competences and new sustainable solutions
SIG 07 – IM – International Management
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
As business is globalizing, employees need intercultural competences to manage cultural interactions. Studies evaluating learning programs that promote intercultural competence have found that they can play an important role in improving intercultural competence. However, not all programs succeed, and some may even lead to a decrease in intercultural competence for some learners. These findings raise the question of whether we are adequately preparing our students for the intercultural encounters that will be a part of their careers? The symposium provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on effective approaches to teaching intercultural competence that are also sustainable and climate-friendly.
Contact: Maike Andresen, University of Bamberg – Maike.Andresen@uni-bamberg.de
Proponents:
Maike Andresen, University of Bamberg; Mila Lazarova, Simon Fraser University; Jaime Bonache, Universidad Carlos III Madrid
SIG 09 – OB - Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
S09_01 – From Black Box to Diversity Toolbox: How Leaders Can Use Artificial Intelligence to Address Grand Challenges
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
SIG 05 – GRDO – Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Following recent technological developments, organizations and businesses across industries seek to improve effectiveness, enhance decision-making, and save resources by implementing artificial intelligence tools in the workplace. Organizational leaders who are tasked with ensuring a balance between human and artificial intelligence in the workplace as well as with promoting workforce diversity and inclusion may find artificial intelligence helpful. In this symposium, we explore how artificial intelligence shapes the way leaders lead and encourages ethical leadership. In addition, we investigate how AI tools can be implemented to promote gender equality, diversity and inclusion in future organizations and to address other grand challenges.
Contact: Ksenia Keplinger, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart – kkeplinger@is.mpg.de
Proponents:
Ksenia Keplinger, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart; Hunter van Wagoner, California State University Fullerton; Elisabeth Kelan, University of Essex; STEFAN GUELDENBERG, EHL – Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne; Antoinette Weibel, University of St. Gallen
S09_02 – Striving for Inclusivity: Nurturing Equality in Academic Spaces
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
SIG 05 – GRDO – Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
In recent years, academia has made significant strides toward fostering equality and inclusivity in various aspects. However, challenges persist across multiple domains, including gender equality, mental health and well-being, neurodiversity, ethnicity/race, support for new parents, and the experiences of early career scholars. This conference symposium aims to explore and address these critical issues, providing a platform for researchers, educators, and policymakers to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices. By collectively striving for a more equitable and inclusive academic environment, we can enhance the quality of education, research, and institutional culture for all.
Contact: Frederike Scholz, Hogeschool Utrecht University of Applied Sciences – Frederike.scholz@hu.nl
Proponents:
Frederike Scholz, Hogeschool Utrecht University of Applied Sciences; Joanna Szulc, Gdańsk University of Technology; Silke Machold, Leeds Beckett University; Marloes van Engen, Radboud University; Mine Karatas-Ozkan, University of Southampton; Simon Kelly, Huddersfield University
S09_03 – The purpose of leadership, and leading with purpose
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
SIG 13 – SM – Strategic Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The purpose of leadership is to influence individuals and organisations to achieve their goals and purposes. Challenges brought by digitalisation, political polarisation, and climate change are pushing leaders and leadership to use new influencing strategies and tactics. Leading with purpose offers a novel way to achieve such ambition, as it fulfils two key functions: 1) it provides stakeholders with a deeper meaning of what is the organisation, and 2) it clarifies how do organisations impact on stakeholders. The aim of this symposium is twofold: to explore the relevance of leadership to corporate purpose, and to discuss the purpose of leadership.
Contact: Jorge Filipe da Gomes, Lisbon School Of Economics And Management – jorgegomes@iseg.ulisboa.pt
Proponents:
Jorge Filipe da Gomes, Lisbon School Of Economics And Management; Nicola Pless, University of South Australia; Sonja Sackmann, Universität Bw München & School of Economics & Bus. Admin., University of Tartu; Leigh Ann Jones Khosla, ISEG, University of Lisbon
S09_04 – Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Participate in our esteemed academic symposium and unlock the revolutionary potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HRM. We will explore how it enhances recruitment accuracy, tailors development programs, and uncovers limitless opportunities. Engage in profound, scholarly discussions with renowned researchers, as we redefine HRM roles, reshape work dynamics, and foster diversity through AI integration. Do not miss this exclusive opportunity to be at the forefront of the academic revolution, shaping the future of HRM. Submit your paper now and embark on an extraordinary, transformative journey. Together, we will spearhead the advancement of HRM through the power of Generative AI.
Contact: Ying Lu, Department of Management, Macquarie University – candy.lu@mq.edu.au
Proponents:
Miles M. Yang, Department of Management, Macquarie University; Ying Lu, Department of Management, Macquarie University; Yucheng Zhang, University of Southampton
SIG 10 - PO - Project Organizing
S10_01 – The ethical dimension of innovation in addressing Grand Challenges
SIG 10 – PO – Project Organizing
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This symposium will engage scholars at EURAM 2024 in the debate on the plural and interdisciplinary nature of ethical project organizing in addressing Grand Challenges. Whose ethics do we prioritize in innovative projects? What are the ethical implications of our research methods for the study of projects in Grand Challenges? For how long can we afford to carry on studying ethics, innovation and projects which address Grand Challenges in a monodisciplinary fashion? Based on these questions, our panel will create the space for the theorizing of ethical project organizing for Grand Challenges.
Contact: Efrosyni Konstantinou, The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London – efrosyni.konstantinou@ucl.ac.uk
Proponents:
Efrosyni Konstantinou, The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London; Armando Castro, University College London; Francesco Di Maddaloni, University College London; Giorgio Locatelli, School of Management – Politecnico di Milano; Christine Unterhitzenberger, University of Leeds; Antoine Vernet, The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, UCL; Vedran Zerjav, Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Jing Xu, University College London
S10_02 – Projects for better futures
SIG 10 – PO – Project Organizing
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium discusses the assumption that projects play and will continue to play an essential role in contributing to solving grand challenges and organizing sustainable transitions. Any project brings change to organisations, regions, the society. Which changes they bring and which futures we aim to create is our decisions. In this symposium we will discuss “Future Making”, “Projectivity” and “Co-creating the Future” to conceptualize projects as providers of desired futures. We aim to discuss commonalities and differences of these three concepts and develop potential ideas for further research together with the audience.
Contact: Martina Huemann, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business – Martina.Huemann@wu.ac.at
Proponents:
Martina Huemann, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business; Graham Winch, Alliance Manchester Business School; Jennifer Whyte, The University of Sydney
SIG 11 - PM&NPM - Public and Non-Profit Management
S11_01 – Innovating Healthcare! The Management Perspective on how to increase quality, efficiency, and staff satisfaction
SIG 11 – PM&NPM – Public and Non-Profit Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The healthcare system is grappling with a multitude of challenges in the current landscape, necessitating innovations across various domains to establish sustainable advancements. We identify three key types of innovations: technological, organizational, and managerial. Our aim is to delve into the intricate relationship between these three innovation types and the challenges confronting the healthcare system. During the symposium, our esteemed panel will present their research, evidence-based strategies, and compelling case studies, shedding light on how healthcare organizations can effectively foster innovations to drive transformative change within their organizational frameworks. Join us and discuss with us your innovation experiences!
Contact: Alfred Angerer, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences – ange@zhaw.ch
Proponents:
Alfred Angerer, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Florian Liberatore, Zurich University for Applied Sciences; Zeynep Erden Ozkol, ZHAW School of Management and Law / Vlerick Business School
SIG 12 - RM&RP - Research Methods and Research Practice
S12_02 – Introduction to Computational Text Analysis
SIG 12 – RM&RP – Research Methods and Research Practice
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
With the proliferation of ChatGPT both researchers and wider community are becoming aware of latest advances in computational methods for text analysis. The main aim of this symposium is to introduce the variety of text analysis methods to the research community. We want to develop a community of researchers that would be able to apply these methods to contemporary research problems, forge new research partnerships and publish in academic journals. This symposium will provide an overview of different computational text analysis methods, examine the challenges in collecting data and applying the methods and discuss the publishing of computational text analysis
Contact: Ivan Zupic, Goldsmiths, University of London – i.zupic@gold.ac.uk
Proponents:
Ivan Zupic, Goldsmiths, University of London; Filippo Chiarello, Università di Pisa; Andrea Caputo, University of Trento & University of Lincoln
S12_03 – Advances in Mixed Methods Research Designs and MMR Notation Systems
SIG 12 – RM&RP – Research Methods and Research Practice
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The Symposium will provide an update on Advances in Mixed Methods Research Designs and MMR Notation Systems. Content to be covered includes: Innovations in MMR Designs that reflect multi-level analysis, MMR Designs that reflect complexity, Mixing of methodologies (E.g., Mixed Methods Action Research (MMAR), Longitudinal Mixed Methods (L-MMR), Mixed Methods Grounded Theory (MM-GT) and Case Study-Mixed Methods Research (CS-MMR & MM-CS) and the New Extended MMR Notation System. We encourage attendance to those who utilise MMR and want to take note of the recent advances, those new to or curious about MMR, supervisors, HDR students, reviewers & journal editors.
Contact: Roslyn Cameron, Torrens University Australia – ros.cameron@torrens.edu.au
Proponents:
Roslyn Cameron, Torrens University Australia; Sergi Fàbregues, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya
SIG 13 – SM - Strategic Management
S13_01 – From Purpose to Impact – Implementing purpose-driven strategies to transform society
SIG 13 – SM – Strategic Management
SIG 02 – COGO – Corporate Governance
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium aims to explore the potential of purpose-driven strategies in transforming society. Increasingly, companies are harnessing corporate purpose to implement day-to-day activities that generate meaning for people and impact society. To gain practical insights into the relationship between corporate purpose and impact, industry leaders, experts, and academics will discuss the transformative power of purpose-driven strategies, addressing the following questions:
How can impact be generated and driven through the implementation of a purpose-driven strategy?
How can the processes of impact generation through purpose-driven strategies be measured?
How can the results of of impact generated by purpose-driven strategies be assessed and represented?
Contact: Gianluca Gionfriddo, Scuola Superiore Sant’anna Pisa – gianlucagionfri@gmail.com
Proponents:
Gianluca Gionfriddo, Scuola Superiore Sant’anna Pisa; Albena Björck, Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Alvaro Lleo, University of Navarra; Jorge Filipe da Gomes, Lisbon School Of Economics And Management; Henk Volberda, Amsterdam Business School; Colin Mayer, University of Oxford
S13_02 – Strategies for getting projects, good publications, and new trends in management
SIG 13 – SM – Strategic Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium will have a doble objective. It will be the opportunity to present the M@n@gement journal and to have guest speakers on a timely subject. Then, the presentation from guest speakers aims to provide a platform for discussing and analyzing the most prominent research opportunities in the field of business strategy worldwide. During the symposium, an expert in the evaluation of European research projects will present key factors that enable the acceptance of research projects, considering aspects such as their impact on competitiveness, innovation, and corporate sustainability. Additionally, the different research opportunities and grants offered by EURAM will be presented. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of the major research trends in this field will be conducted, addressing topics such as entrepreneurship, change management, digitalization, internationalization, CSR.
Contact: Daniel Alonso-Martinez, Universidad de León – dalom@unileon.es
Proponents:
Daniel Alonso-Martinez, Universidad de León; Amaya Erro-Garcés, Universidad Pública de Navarra; Anabel Fernández-Mesa, University of Valencia; Maria Bastida, University of Santiago de Compostela, Department of Business Organization and Commercialization
SIG 14 - Conference General Track
S14_01 – Value-aligned AI and stakeholders’ well-being
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
AI is emerging as a socio-technical system that should reflect stakeholders’ values and address their interests, concerns, and ethical considerations. Human-centric AI can aid in co-creating value from various AI systems. However, the impact of AI on stakeholders’ well-being is not predetermined and can result in both positive and negative outcomes. The symposium aims to explore how AI can prioritize human-centricity, promoting collaboration and value co-creation for stakeholders. The symposium will cover a range of topics, including aligning AI with human values, assessing the impact of value-aligned AI on stakeholders’ well-being, and advancing relevant theory development through complementary research methods.
Contact: Surabhi Verma, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus University – suv@econ.au.dk
Proponents:
Surabhi Verma, Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Business Economics, Aarhus University, Ana Alina Tudoran, Department of Economics and Business Economics, BSS, Aarhus University, Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya, Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Nagpur
S14_02 – Variety and Relevance of Management Research: Unlocking cross-cultural insights – Diversity and significance of management research on a global scale
SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZED BY THE COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL OF EURAM
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
A global corporate environment requires an international approach to management research. By working together across borders, researchers are able to share knowledge and practices, fostering innovation and cross-cultural understanding. This allows them to study organizational behaviour in a variety of contexts, leading to a richer comprehension of businesses in today’s interconnected world. The focus of this workshop will be on discussion and debate about the wide range of differences in management studies around the world, with an emphasis on:
- How cultural contexts shape management practices and research methodologies.
- The emergence of regionally specific management approaches with global relevance.
Contact: Lucrezia Songini, University of Eastern Piedmont – lucrezia.songini@uniupo.it
Proponents:
Lucrezia Songini, University of Eastern Piedmont; Dieter Bögenhold, Klagenfurt University; Rosana Reis, ISG – Paris
S14_03 – Business Schools in Motion – New Frontiers for Management Education in a Changing World
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
In view of today’s grand challenges, societies need to go through radical transformations. Business schools can play an important role in supporting and guiding this process. To be able to do so, they also need to change themselves. The panelists of this symposium hold leadership positions at different business schools, some in the center of Europe and some at its periphery. Together with the audience, they will discuss the future development of business schools and the changes that are already under way at their institutions. They will share insights from their own experience and explore new directions for collaboration.
Contact: Albrecht Fritzsche, Rabat Business School – Albrecht.fritzsche@uir.ac.ma
Proponents:
Drikus Kriek, IEDC – Beld School of Management; Kathrin Moeslein, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) & HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management; Deimantė Žilinskienė, Business Innovation School, Kazimieras Simonavicius University; Hamid Kazeroony, Senior Contributing Faculty, Walden University
