SIG 01 – B4S - Business for Society
S01_01 – Business Research for society
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Objectives
- That symposium is going to launch a project. The Title of the book is likely to “Business research for society”
- At a time of major threats, when the responsibility of companies and public organisations is pointed out, management research should accompany them to deep changes in their practices, if not in the system as a whole. At the same time, management research, among others, follows the hyper-normative patterns of a fantasised normal science and of productivism maintained by the academic system including scientific journals.
- In this book project, the authors will contribute to denouncing the excesses of the current system and, above all, envisage the paths to follow for management research that leads business practices to serve society and the environment.
Contact: Rémi Jardat, LITEM – Université Evry-Paris-Saclay – remi.jardat@univ-evry.fr
Proponents:
Rémi Jardat, LITEM – Université Evry-Paris-Saclay; Jérôme MERIC, IAE-University of Poitiers; Clément CARN, Université Paris Dauphine
S01_02 – Financial needs and customers: how to develop protection, trust and satisfaction through a multi-stakeholder approach
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The financial needs of different types of customers require appropriate levels of financial literacy on the part of customers and transparent and substantially correct approaches on the part of the supply side. Using a multi-stakeholder approach, we try to answer some questions: how can consumer protection in the field of financial services be improved? What is the contribution of transparency and of financial literacy levels? How financial literacy may support fintech and alternative finance models? What organizational choices can improve customer satisfaction and trust ? What challenges are brought by the consideration of environmental and social sustainability and governance?
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, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli; Edoardo Lanciano, University Rome Tor Vergata
S01_03 – Culture, creativity and critical practices for heritage
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Critical instances in the field of heritage and culture management are intended to reflect on the sense of collective heritage, on community engagement in processes of heritage making, on art-based practices for the reinterpretation of heritage (tangible and intangible), and on the over-touristification of cities. Critical approaches to culture management aim to re-focus the purpose of management toward a more ecocentric, inclusive and social interpretation of culture. Managing with a purpose strictly connects with the aim of this symposium, questioning some assumptions at the basis of the management of culture, heritage, and creativity.
Contact: francesca leonardi, Tor Vergata University of Rome – francesca.leonardi@imtlucca.it
Proponents:
francesca leonardi, Tor Vergata University of Rome; Ginevra Ludovici, IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca; Luca Pareschi, Università di Roma Tor Vergata; Fabrizio Panozzo, University Ca’ Foscari Venice; Giulia Avanza, Sapienza University and Fondazione Santagata
S01_04 – Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Managing Purpose
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This Symposium explores the impact of Artificial Intelligence on business purposes, challenging the perception of AI as a neutral tool.
Inspired by Umberto Galimberti’s philosophy on the concept of technology (Τέχνη), it argues that AI is shaped and moulded by the cultural and strategic choices of its creators and users.
The Symposium examines how AI influences business ethics, decision-making and stakeholder perceptions, highlighting issues such as biases in algorithm design and the ethical implications of AI-driven strategies.
It emphasises the need to reconsider the purpose and social role of corporations in the context of the transformative effects of AI.
Contact: Luca Orlando, Scuola Superiore Meridionale – lucaorlando1996@gmail.com
Proponents:
Luca Orlando, Scuola Superiore Meridionale; Giuseppe Cozzolino, Scuola Superiore Meridionale; Domenico Napolitano, Scuola Superiore Meridionale, Naples, Italy
S01_05 – Shaping the future of responsible management education: the role of learned societies
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Leveraging the experiences and views of the Board members responsible for Learning and Education of three relevant international learned societies – Italian Society of Management (SIMA), British Academy of Management (BAM) and the International Federation of Scholarly Academies in Management (IFSAM) – this symposium aims to explore what responsible management education may look like and require today and in the future. By examining emerging trends, the transformative role of new technologies, innovative methodologies, changing student characteristics, and required skills, the symposium aims to map stakeholders and identify opportunities, challenges, and actions to foster more responsible and effective education for future leaders.
Contact: Maria Colurcio, University of Catanzaro – mariacolurcio@unicz.it
Proponents:
Maria Colurcio, University f Catanzaro; Fabio Musso, Carlo Bo University of Urbino; Sergio Wanderley, Unigranrio Afya; Kate Black, Newcastle Business School; Ashley Roberts, Warwick Business School; Meredith Storey, UN Global Compact
S01_06 – Degrowth Transitions and Innovative Collaborations: Bridging the Gap Between Business and Academia
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This symposium explores the intersection of business-academia collaborations in degrowth transition research especially when focusing on organizational development. Participants will discover successful models, share insights, and build networks to bridge the gap between business and academia while advancing knowledge in the context of organizational degrowth.`
Contact: Nicolas Chevrollier, Nyenrode Business University – n.chevrollier@nyenrode.nl
Proponents:
Nicolas Chevrollier, Nyenrode Business University; Jeroen Veldman, Nyenrode Business University; Jennifer Hinton, Lund University; Tobias Froese, ESCP; Stephan Hankammer, Alanus University; Iana Nesterova, Roskilde University; Akanksha Agnihotri, Slave free Alliance; Bernard Banta, Finplus Group
SIG 02 - Corporate Governance
S02_01 – Startup Boards – Framework for future success
SIG 02 – COGO – Corporate Governance
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This symposium focuses on startup boards and their potential to create sustainable firms. The aim is to introduce and develop a new framework for startup boards based on design science. Research on boards of directors in startups and theoretical development has been limited. This symposium offers insights and analysis from academics and practitioners on the subject and will bring some light to the discussion from academic and applied perspectives.
Contact: Eythor Ivar Jonsson, Akademias – eythor@akademias.is
Proponents:
Eythor Ivar Jonsson, Akademias; Daniel Yar, University of Borås
S02_02 – Purpose needs structure!
SIG 02 – COGO – Corporate Governance
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The view that corporations should not only serve shareholders but consider diverse interests, including employees and society at large, and that corporate activities should be guided by “purpose”, has become increasingly popular. However, debates have so far focused much more on the merits of those interests and purposes (which may lead to endless and undecidable debates) than on the mechanisms and structures which should generate and enforce “good” purposes. We advance the view that “management with purpose” needs being generated and sustained by corporate structures and procedures of decision-making, specifying the role of the board vis-à-vis other actors.
Contact: Stephan leixnering, WU Vienna – Stephan.Leixnering@wu.ac.at
Proponents:
Fabian Ahrens, Copenhagen Business School; Anna Grandori, Bocconi University; Stephan leixnering, WU Vienna; Terry McNulty, University of Liverpool; Blanche Segrestin, Mines Paris, Université PSL, Centre de Gestion Scientifique (CGS), i3 UMR9217 CNRS; Steen Thomsen , Center for Corporate Governance Copenhagen Business School
SIG 03 – ENT - Entrepreneurship
S03_01 – Quest for balance: revisiting economic actions in light of purpose
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society / SIG 13 Strategic Management / SIG 06 Innovation
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium aims to explore the dialectical relationship between economic action and purpose, emphasizing that while managing entails ongoing actions and strategies, purpose inherently looks towards the future. This relationship will be examined through the lenses of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, and Business for Society, as represented by their respective Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The symposium aims to collectively envision new research pathways stemming from a productive dialogue between Strategic Interest Groups. “Entrepreneurship for purpose” serves as the foundation of a business that can be effectively for society. The perspectives of innovation and strategic management will support the transition.
Contact: Diego Matricano, Department of Management, Università degli Studi della Campania – diego.matricano@unicampania.it
Proponents:
Diego Matricano, Department of Management, Università degli Studi della Campania ; Davide Bizjak, University of Naples Federico II; Patrick Spieth, University of Kassel; Daniel Alonso Martínez, University of Leon; Albena Björck, Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Lucia Michela Daniele, Department of Economics, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
S03_02 – Reviving the Roundtable on Inclusive Entrepreneurship
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
It is undisputed that entrepreneurs are key players in the economy. However, most are typically ‘core age men’ (aged 30-49) while other demographics like women, youths, migrants, seniors, and persons with disability are disadvantaged and under-represented in entrepreneurship. These underdog or non-conventional entrepreneurs overcome enormous adversity and are often the true heroes of economic and regional development. Against this backdrop, inclusive entrepreneurship, which refers to self-employment and business start-up among such groups, has attracted increasing attention from researchers and policy-makers. This symposium brings together a multinational team of scholars to discuss various factors shaping minorities’ engagement and success in entrepreneurship.
Contact: Leonie Baldacchino, The Edward de Bono Institute, University of Malta – leonie.baldacchino@um.edu.mt
Proponents:
Leonie Baldacchino, The Edward de Bono Institute, University of Malta; Andrea Caputo; Laetitia Gabay-Mariani, Kedge Business School; Dhara Shah, Deakin University; Laura Bradley-McCauley, Ulster University; R Duncan Pelly, Department of Business/Fisk University, Tenesse, USA; Veronika Kneip, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences; Isobel Cunningham, ATU Donegal
S03_03 – Designing Purpose-Driven Individuals and Enterprises Through Place and Community
SIG 03 – ENT – Entrepreneurship
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This symposium explores the interconnections among place, community, and purpose-driven individuals and enterprises. Management and entrepreneurship debates have long discussed the influence of place and community on individuals and organizations, but they usually treat those as merely the context. In contrast, this symposium weaves together elements of life design, entrepreneurship and positive psychology to explore how individuals and enterprises organise, grow, influence and are influenced through place and community. It will be structured interactively, including brief introductions to the concepts, exchanges with the participants, discussions on gaps in current research, policy and practitioner approaches, and potential avenues for future collaborations.
Contact: Andreas Georgiou, University of Exeter Business School – a.georgiou@exeter.ac.uk
Proponents:
Andreas Georgiou, University of Exeter Business School; Bettina Maisch, Munich University of Applied Sciences; Antonella Di Maso, University of Milan-Bicocca; Steven Gedeon, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada; Roberto Mario De Stefano, University of Ferrara; Barbara Wolf, Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich; Asia Guerreschi, University of Ferrara
S03_04 – Perspectives on Intrapreneurship Research: Toward Cohesion and Integration
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 state-of-the-art 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. Intrapreneurship and other related and seemingly unrelated constructs have been researched by scholars isolated in a specific domain. The goal of the symposium is to offer a platform for an integrative framework.
Contact: Gentrit Berisha, University of Prishtina – gentrit.berisha@uni-pr.edu
Proponents:
Gentrit Berisha, University of Prishtina; Andrea Caputo, ; Massimiliano Pellegrini, University of Rome; Petra Neessen, Open Universiteit; Dr Dinuka B. Herath, University of Huddersfield; Sara Sassetti, University of Pisa; Rrezon Lajçi, Technische Universität Ilmenau; Dominik Kanbach, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management; Kristel Miller, Ulster University; Anja Herrmann-Fankhaenel, Chemnitz University of Technology; Rodrigo Isidor, University of Bayreuth; Andreas Kallmünzer, Excelia Business School
SIG 04 - Family Business Research
S04_01 – Managing family business with purpose: an Eastern-Western duality?
SIG 04 – FABR – Family Business Research
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The Symposium aims to create a vivid debate about the unique features characterizing family firms in Western and Eastern countries, with a specific focus on what “purpose” means and how the institutional field shapes it.
Contact: Elena Casprini, University of Siena – elena.casprini@unisi.it
Proponents:
Elena Casprini, University of Siena; Rafaela Gjergji, Università Cattaneo – Liuc; Allan Discua Cruz, LUMS/ FUNDAEMPRESA UNITEC
SIG 05 - GRDO - Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organisations
S05_01 – Chronic illnesses and work: proactive organisational approaches for supporting sustainable employment and well-being at work of chronically ill employees
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
Although they represent a growing proportion of the workforce, research shows higher likelihood among chronically ill employees (CIEs) of early retirement, lower labour market participation, poorer employment outcomes, and higher experienced discrimination. Moreover, there is evidence that managers are overwhelmingly unprepared to support CIEs.
This symposium aims to discuss proactive organisational approaches for supporting CIEs’ sustainable employment and well-being at work. During the symposium, proponents and presenters will examine the challenges CIEs face at work and discuss cross-national research insights, evidence-based strategies, and compelling case studies, shedding light on best practices as well as barriers for employees and employers.
Contact: Alessia Sammara, University of L’Aquila – alessia.sammarra@univaq.it
Proponents:
Alessia Sammara, University of L’Aquila; Layla Branicki, University of Bath School of Management; Senia Kalfa, Macquarie University; Silvia Profili, European University of Rome
SIG 06 – INNO - Innovation
S06_01 – Publishing in Innovation Management Journals: Editor and Expert Panel
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Join us for an enlightening and comprehensive expert panel discussion focused on the nuances and strategies of publishing in top-tier innovation management journals. This event brings together distinguished journal editors and industry professionals who have successfully navigated the complex world of academic publishing. The following journals are represented (requested):
- European Management Review – Area: Technology & Innovation
- Journal of Product Innovation Management – requested
- R&D Management Journal
- Technovation
- Creativity & Innovation Management
- Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Contact: Patrick Spieth, University of Kassel – spieth@uni-kassel.de
Proponents:
Patrick Spieth, University of Kassel; Kristel Miller, Ulster University
S06_02 – A 21st Century Healthcare Renaissance: Practitioner-Relevant, Value-Driven Innovation and Care Process Transformation
SIG 06 – INNO – Innovation
SIG 11 – PM&NPM – Public and Non-Profit Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This symposium will explore joint missions for healthcare innovation, drawing from entrepreneurial theory, practice, and education. Despite advances in machine learning, synthetic biology, and other fields, healthcare innovation remains largely linear and bio-pharmaceutical-centric. The COVID-19 pandemic showcased the potential of integrated, transdisciplinary approaches, involving diverse stakeholders like researchers, practitioners, patients, and policymakers. By fostering collaboration across boundaries, we can move beyond siloed innovations. The symposium aims to unify different disciplines to develop holistic, human-centered healthcare innovations, learning from successful transdisciplinary initiatives and exploring strategies for systemic integration and purposeful, scalable innovation.
Contact: Steven Howard, University of Alabama at Birmingham – SHoward3@UAB.edu
Proponents:
Pieter Vandekerckhove, Health-Centered Entrepreneurial Innovation at the Delft Centre of Entrepreneurship, Delft University of Technology; Steven Howard, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Bettina Maisch, Munich University of Applied Sciences; Giuseppe Andreoni, Department of Design of the Politecnico di Milano; Frido Smulders, Delft University of Technology; Benjamin Harris, University of Oxford
SIG 07 – IM - International Management
S07_01 – When the Saints Go Marching In: The moral challenges of global mobility management practices
SIG 07 – IM – International Management
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This symposium aims to debate the moral choices and obligations that arise in global mobility management. Examples of “moral ambiguity” range from expatriates’ health and safety issues, the assignment of workers to places where corruption is ripe, to underutilizing immigrant labour. Key questions include whether it is better to do something good in a corrupt country than not be there at all, or whether it is preferable to pay immigrants below their qualifications than not to employ them at all? We will discuss how businesses deal with moral ambiguity and debate how scholars can help them navigate the treacherous waters.
Contact: Maike Andresen, University of Bamberg – Maike.Andresen@uni-bamberg.de
Proponents:
Maike Andresen, University of Bamberg; Mila Lazarova, Simon Fraser University; Michael Morley, University of Limerick
SIG 09 – OB - Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
S09_01 – Career, Purpose, Fulfilment – Professional Biographies in Management Research and Education
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Choosing a career in management research and education has important implications for one’s biography. Management scholars are usually not the best paid professionals, but they have a lot of opportunities to fill their lives with purpose through their jobs. In this symposium, we share first-hand evidence from scholars in different stages of their career about their own professional development. We address the varying conditions under which management research and education take place in Europe and elsewhere. Together with the audience, we discuss what makes us stay in academia and how we find satisfaction and fulfilment at work.
Contact: Albrecht Fritzsche, IEDC – Bled School of Management – albrecht.fritzsche@iedc.si
Proponents:
Albrecht Fritzsche, IEDC – Bled School of Management; Deimantė Žilinskienė, Business Innovation & Communication School, Kazimieras Simonavicius University; Frederike Scholz, HU University of Applied Sciences; Joanna Szulc, Gdańsk University of Technology; Miguel Pérez Valls, University of Almería
S09_02 – Is comparative HRM and management research fit for the future? The “what”, “how” and “why” of a future research agenda
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
SIG 12 – RM&RP – Research Methods and Research Practice
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
This symposium discusses the value and limitations of the current body of comparative HRM and management research, as well as new directions for the future. Presented as a provocation, it challenges and extends the traditional approach of studying national differences in management practices to incorporate new topics, such as the rise of the gig economy, and the impact of digitization and remote work and highlights methodological approaches, such as big data, gamification, machine learning, and data collection through digital applications. Structured as an interactive session, the symposium offers a forum for a lively debate between panellists and audience members.
Contact: Mireia Valverde, Universitat Rovira i Virgili – mireia.valverde@urv.cat
Proponents:
Mireia Valverde, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Eleanna Galanaki, Athens University of Economics and Business; Mila Lazarova, Simon Fraser University; Emma Parry, Cranfield University
SIG 10 - PO - Project Organizing
S10_01 – Creating better futures. Isn´t this the main purpose of projects?
SIG 10 – PO – Project Organizing
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium continues the conversation started at EURAM 2024 about the role of projects contributing to better futures. We initiated the discussion by introducing the related “Projectivity” “Future Making”, and “Co-creating the Future” to conceptualize projects as providers of desired futures. In this symposium we further develop these multilevel concepts. We ask the question: Creating better futures. Isn´t it this main purpose of projects? This symposium will especially provide Early Career Researchers and Phd students the stage to deepen and broaden the debate, while Martina Huemann, Jennifer Whyte and Graham Winch will act as conveyors
Contact: Martina Huemann, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and UCL – Martina.Huemann@wu.ac.at
Proponents:
Martina Huemann, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business and UCL; Jennifer Whyte, The University of Sydney; Graham Winch, Alliance Manchester Business School
SIG 11 - PM&NPM - Public and Non-Profit Management
S11_01 – Public service ecosystems: the essential context for managing with purpose in public services
SIG 11 – PM&NPM – Public and Non-Profit Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The concept of the ecosystem has become popular in the management field. Often, though, it is used as a simple metaphor for complex and interactive environments. This symposium will explore the concept further. Focusing upon public administration and management, it will examine the key dimensions of ecosystems and their application – both as a research and evaluative framework and as a guide to policy and practice. The symposium argues that focusing on dyadic B2C or B2B relationships is not sufficient. A more sophisticated understanding is required that draws in the full range of stakeholders and environmental factors, and their interaction, in order to ‘manage with purpose’.
Contact: Stephen Osborne, University of Edinburgh Business School – stephen.osborne@ed.ac.uk
Proponents:
Stephen Osborne, University of Edinburgh Business School; Carmine Bianchi, University of Palermo; Greta Nasi, Bocconi University; Maria Cucciniello, Bocconi University; Salvatore Russo, Ca’ Foscari University Venice; Paula Rossi, University of Vasaa; Tie Cui, University of Edinburgh Business School
S11_02 – Co-production with vulnerable people: implications, challenges and impact
SIG 11 – PM&NPM – Public and Non-Profit Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium aims to contribute to the debate on co-production with vulnerable people in the public sector through the presentation and discussion of ongoing research conducted by international scholars, addressing the following questions: i) What are the specific features of co-production with vulnerable people? ii) What are the main obstacles to co-production with vulnerable people, and how can they be overcome? iii) How can co-production initiatives involving vulnerable people be planned and managed to be effective? iv) How can the impact of co-production with vulnerable people be measured? v) What are the implications on equity when co-producing with vulnerable people?
Contact: Angelica Zazzera, SDA Bocconi School of Management – angelica.zazzera@sdabocconi.it
Proponents:
Denita Cepiku, University of Rome Tor Vergata; Angelica Zazzera, SDA Bocconi School of Management; Elke Loeffler, The Open University; Taco Brandsen, Radboud University
S11_03 – Strategic Agility in Government: Opportunities and Challenges for Public Sector Organizations
SIG 11 – PM&NPM – Public and Non-Profit Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium will dive into the topic of strategic agility in the public sector. Little research has been devoted to strategic plan implementation in the public sector and especially to the conditions linking the features of strategic planning to the success of strategy implementation. Applying agile principles is seen as a way to respond efficiently to changing and fast-evolving public needs.
During our session, we will present the results of various research projects. The symposium offers a comprehensive overview of the strategic agility topic, facilitating discussions on opportunities, challenges, and best practices from various points of observation.
Contact: Andrea Bonomi Savignon, University of Rome Tor Vergata – bonomi.savignon@economia.uniroma2.it
Proponents:
Andrea Bonomi Savignon, University of Rome Tor Vergata; Ines Mergel, Department of Politics and Public Administration/University of Konstanz; Lorenzo Costumato, University of Rome Tor Vergata; Caroline Fischer, University of Twente
SIG 12 - RM&RP - Research Methods and Research Practice
S12_01 – Advancing Theorizing Through Iterativity in Qualitative Research
SIG 12 – RM&RP – Research Methods and Research Practice
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Essential for theory building, iterativity is a feature of making analytical progress in qualitative research. In these iterative efforts, method generates and shapes theory and vice versa through a back-and-forth motion. This symposium seeks to equip early career scholars with the methodological tools needed for theorizing through iterativity. It explores different avenues for thinking about iterativity, such as in the movement between theory and data, in addressing and integrating exceptions/outliers, in writing differently, in qualitative restudies, and across research cycles. The symposium provides opportunities to discuss participants’ approaches to iterativity with experts in publishing on qualitative methods in small groups.
Contact: Alina Baluch, University of St Andrews – amb33@st-andrews.ac.uk
Proponents:
Christina Hoon, Bielefeld University; Alina Baluch, University of St Andrews; Tine Koehler, The University of Melbourne; Maria Rumyantseva, University of Sydney; Lakshmi Balachandran Nair, LUISS Guido Carli University; Anne Smith, Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee
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 researchers 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 research.
Contact: Ivan Zupic, Goldsmiths, University of London – ivan.zupic@gmail.com
Proponents:
Ivan Zupic, Goldsmiths, University of London; Filippo Chiarello, Università di Pisa; Andrea Caputo, University of Lincoln, UK & University of Trento, Italy
SIG 13 – SM - Strategic Management
S13_01 – Strategies for getting projects, good publications, and new trends in management
SIG 13 – SM – Strategic Management
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium aims to promote knowledge exchange, debate, and collaboration among researchers and professionals, with the goal of driving excellence in business strategy, business for society, and their practical applications in the European context. 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. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of the major research trends in this field will be conducted, addressing topics such as sustainability, AI, digitalization, among others.
Contact: Daniel Alonso Martínez, University of Leon – dalom@unileon.es
Proponents:
Daniel Alonso Martínez, University of Leon; Francesco Gangi, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli; Amaya Erro-Garcés, Universidad Pública de Navarra; Maria Coscia, University of Campania, Luigi Vanvitelli
S13_02 – The Strategic Value of Corporate Purpose in Processes of Strategic Renewal
SIG 13 – SM – Strategic Management
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium aims to explore the role of purpose in processess of strategic renewal, with a focus on clarifying both the existing and potential connections between corporate purpose and these transformative processes. At its core, the symposium seeks to examine the role of corporate purpose in shaping effective strategies, building a bridge between academia and the managerial community, and fostering a conversation to generate fresh insights at the intersection of different research fields (strategic renewal, strategic change, business model innovation, ambidexterity, corporate entrepreneurship) shifting away from the static view of purpose as the strategic intent of the leaders
Contact: Chiara Pantalena, Politecnico di Milano – chiara.pantalena@polimi.it
Proponents:
Chiara Pantalena, Politecnico di Milano; Nicole Steller, Witten/ Herdecke University; Albena Björck, Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Henk Volberda, Amsterdam Business School; Johanna Pregmark, Chalmers University of Technology
S13_03 – Managing Alliances with Purpose
SIG 13 – SM – Strategic Management
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Facing mounting pressure to pursue both profit and a societally meaningful purpose, business organizations increasingly create “alliances with purpose”. In these alliances, organizations—business, government, civil society—collaborate in projects related to societal challenges (e.g. sustainability). These alliances are very promising: addressing societal challenges requires large-scale cooperation across societal actors. However, purpose makes them distinct from the business alliances that scholars have usually studied. Do alliances with purpose need to be managed differently? Addressing this critical yet not fully understood question, this symposium aims at advancing a perspective on alliances with purpose and co-creating a research agenda in this promising field.
Contact: Isabel Estrada, University of Groningen – i.estrada.vaquero@rug.nl
Proponents:
Isabel Estrada, University of Groningen; Anne-Sophie Fernandez, University of Montpellier; Audrey Rouyre, Montpellier Business School; Albena Björck, Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Martin Pit, University of Groningen
SIG 14 - Conference General Track
S14_01 – European Management Review Special Issue on ‘The Future of Management Education and Research: The role of institutions’
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
Change is inevitable. There are few areas in which this is more apparent than the management education and research ecosystem (MERE) that we operate within as scholars. The tenets of the ecosystem that many senior scholars joined at the start of their careers have evolved significantly over the lifetime of those careers.
Contact: Peter McKiernan, Strathclyde University – peter.mckiernan@strath.ac.uk
Proponents:
Peter McKiernan, Strathclyde University; Stewart Clegg, The University of Sydney; Kathrin Moeslein, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg & HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management; Howard Thomas, Singapore Management University; Sibel Yamak, Wolverhampton University
S14_02 – Variety and Relevance of Management Research: Practitioners’ Frontiers
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
SIG 01 – B4S – Business for Society
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
In this third edition of the “Diversity and Relevance of Management” workshop, sponsored by the EURAM Council of Country Representatives, we focus on “Practitioners’ Frontiers”. We’ll be exploring how to make management research more relevant to practitioners, encouraging collaboration and real-world application. Often criticised for its lack of practicality, involving practitioners brings valuable experience. By working together, researchers gain insights to develop solutions that are relevant to the challenges faced by managers. Join our roundtable where 3 Italian practitioners from different fields share their perspectives.
Contact: Rosana Silveira Reis, Institut Supérieur de Gestion – rosana.reis@isg.fr
Proponents:
Rosana Silveira Reis, Institut Supérieur de Gestion; Dieter Bögenhold, University of Klagenfurt; Konstantinos Koronios, University of Peloponnese; Francesco Gangi, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
S14_03 – Uncovering and Managing the Implications of AI for Academic Knowledge Work
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
SIG 09 – OB&HRM – Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have important implications for academics. Despite the belief that AI will inevitably have such consequences, there is a lack of attention to how the work of academics and knowledge processes are impacted by AI. The goal of this session is to extend our understanding on the ways in which AI impacts academic work, how it influences knowledge work, and what interventions might be useful in making sure that the consequences are positive. We will engage participants in an interactive “world-café” to explore the consequences of AI for their work as academics.
Contact: Maarten Renkema, University of Twente – m.renkema@utwente.nl
Proponents:
Maarten Renkema, University of Twente; Aizhan Tursunbayeva, Parthenope University of Naples; Andy Charlwood, University of Leeds; Christian-Andreas Schumann, Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau; Isabell Mrotzek, TU Chemnitz
S14_04 – From Purpose to Impact – Harnessing Strategy, Governance and Innovation to implement Purposeful Transformation
SIG 14 – Conference General Track
SIG 13 – SM – Strategic Management / SIG 02 Corporate Governance / SIG 06 Innovation
Short and attractive description of the proposed Symposium
The symposium aims to delve into the dynamic interplay between governance, innovation and strategy driven by purpose that yield significant positive impact. As organizations increasingly integrate purpose into their strategies, they pave the way for practices that not only create internal value but also contribute positively to society. This event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and academics, focusing on the following key questions:
- How can purposeful governance translate into impactful strategies?
- What challenges do corporations face when aligning their innovation processes with their corporate purpose?
- How can corporations measure and communicate the impact of their purpose-driven strategies to stakeholders?
Contact: Gianluca Gionfriddo, Scuola Superiore Sant’anna Pisa – gianluca.gionfriddo@santannapisa.it
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; Agnieszka Słomka-Gołębiowska , Warsaw School of Economics