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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

Halfway There, But Now What? Advice for Pre-Dissertation Doctoral Students

OB Division News

  • Reminder: Vote in the OB Division Election

    2026 OB Division Election Dear OB Division members, The 2026 OB Division Election is open. Please submit your vote by Monday, June 15, 2026. Vote here: https://aom.simplyvoting.com The 2026 slate spans Tsinghua, Southern Methodist University, Wharton, Maryland, University ... More
  • New to AOM? Navigating the OB Division with a Global Perspective

    A practical workshop, pre-conference get-together, and networking session for first-time attendees Join OB Division leaders, experienced organizers, and recent first-time attendees for practical advice on making the most of your first Academy of Management ... More
  • AOM OB Division Global Submission Incubator for Early-Stage Researchers

    AOM OB Division Global Submission Incubator for Early-Stage Researchers Hosted by the Global Committee of the OB Division Date: Monday, May 18th, 13:00–15:00 Central European Time (CET, UTC+2) Format: Online Time Zones 🇬🇧 UK (BST): 12:00–14:00 🇺🇸 ... More
  • Call for Applications: OB Division Global Ambassador Program (Pilot)

    OB Division Global Ambassador Program (Pilot) Open Call for Applications The OB Division is launching a pilot Global Ambassador Program to strengthen connections between the Division and OB scholarly communities around the world. For this initial ... More

Latest Discussions List

  • Dear AOM Friends, Recall that the Academy of Management Fellows sponsors the annual Responsible Research in Management Awards (RRMA). I am delighted to invite you to the 2026 RRMA Ceremony and Celebration, to be held during the Academy of Management ...

  • It's the 16 th Annual Reviewing in the Rough!!! Reviewing in the Rough is a two-hour two-part workshop taking place at this year's Academy of Management Annual Meeting. In the first part of the workshop, which is open to all, participants ...

  • Call for Papers – Journal of International Business Studies (ABS 4*; FT50; UTD24) Special Issue on " Microfoundations of International Business: Integrating Insights from HRM and Organizational Behavior " Researchers in International Business, HRM, ...

  • PDW Invitation: RESEARCH IN UNCONVENTIONAL CONTEXTS: REFLECTIONS AND FUTURE AVENUES Primary Sponsor: Research Methods Division Organizers: Farooq Ahmad, Farooq Mughal 📅 Date: 31st July - 4th August 2026 ...

  • Dear colleagues, On behalf of David Collings, Mila Lazarova, and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, I am excited to share the following call for papers for a special issue in the Organizational Psychology Review : Reconceptualizing Careers in ...

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