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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.

Preparing for the OB Job Market: Advice from Experts & Reflections from Recent Grads

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OB Division News

  • Navigating Academic Job Markets Across Regions — Global Committee three-part series

    Year-round programming · Global Committee Navigating Academic Job Markets Across Regions A three-part professional development series for scholars interested in academic careers beyond their current national or institutional context. This series ... More
  • Two OB career workshops at AOM 2026 — register now

    AOM 2026 · Philadelphia Two career-stage workshops for OB members One for mid-career scholars, one for our newest junior faculty — each a small, candid space to ask the real questions and learn from senior colleagues who have been there. Both fill up ... More
  • An MCC PDW for every career stage at AOM 2026

    Making Connections Committee An MCC PDW for every career stage at AOM 2026 The OB Division's Making Connections Committee built three professional development workshops for AOM 2026 in Philadelphia — one for each major career stage. Whether it's your ... More
  • 2026 OB Division Election Results: Welcoming New Leadership

    2026 division elections Welcoming our new leadership The Executive Committee is honored to share the results of our 2026 divisional elections. Dear OB Division members, your participation in this democratic process reflects the strength and engagement ... More

Latest Discussions List

  • AOM PDW Workshop Submission: 17380 | Sponsors: (MH, MED, RM) A Historical Perspective on Publishing in Sport Management's Top Journals: Outlets and Expectations Sunday, Aug 2, 2026 2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT ...

  • The RM, ENT and HR Divisions sponsor the following event during the 2026 AOM Conference: Framework for Doctoral Student-Faculty Collaboration to Conduct, Publish and Learn from Replications Symposium Program Session: 13316 Monday, Aug ...

  • Title: Theory Across the Academy: Publishing Theory Across Management Journals (Session #13275) View session on the AOM Philadelphia program: https://events.aom.org/events/aom-2026/session/KOxsKUEH_4WxR54_rHl5E Time: Saturday, August ...

  • Dear colleagues, Please join us at AOM for a PDW on practical ways to integrate research, teaching, and service with climate action. We focus on collaborative brainstorming and planning feasible ways to connect our work with stopping climate change. ...

  • How are material inputs shaping science? When asked in 1920, "If you had the whole world to choose from, what would you take?" Marie Skłodowska Curie replied , "I need a gram of radium to continue my research, but I cannot buy it; radium is ...

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