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TIM Division List Serve, Vol. 4, No. 10 (May 18, 2007)

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    TIM Division List Serve

    Vol. 4, No. 10 (May 18, 2007)


    Table of Contents:


    - Symposia, PDWs and Other Annual Meeting Information

    - Call for Submissions

    - Position Announcements

    - Research Discussions



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    - Symposia, PDWs and Other Annual Meeting Information

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    Professional Development Workshop (sponsored by the Research Methods
    Division)

    The Case Against Null Hypothesis Significance Testing: Flaws, Alternatives,
    and Action Plans

    Academy of Management Meeting in Philadelphia, PA
    Saturday, Aug 4 2007 8:00 - 9:50 AM
    Philadelphia Marriott in Grand Ballroom B

    Organizers:
    William H. Starbuck; University of Oregon
    Andreas Schwab; Louisiana State University
    Ingo Holzinger; York University

    Presenters:
    William H. Starbuck; University of Oregon
    Eric Abrahamson; Columbia University
    Jose M. Cortina; George Mason University

    The purpose of this workshop is to increase awareness among management
    researchers of the severe limitations of Null Hypothesis Significance
    Testing (NHST) and to introduce alternative approaches based on effect size
    measures and confidence intervals.

    NHST has been criticized by methodologists on various grounds (Cohen, 1994;
    Cortina & Folger, 1998; Schmidt, 1996; Starbuck, 2006; Thompson, 1996).
    Their criticism suggests that the extensive use of NHST in quantitative
    management research has led to the accumulation of deceptive findings in the
    management literature. In a field that aspires to provide useful advice to
    managers, researchers need to focus on practically important effects that
    are robust across a wide variety of settings. To identify practically
    meaningful findings, methodologists have recommended the reporting of effect
    sizes and confidence intervals as an alternative to NHST. Recently,
    approaches for estimating confidence intervals for effect size measures have
    also been introduced (Cummings & Finch, 2001; Kline, 2004). The application
    of alternatives to NHST by management researchers, however, has been limited
    by both a lack of sensitivity regarding the inherent problems of NHST and a
    limited familiarity with alternative approaches. Consequently, our proposed
    two-hour workshop addresses these issues in the following three modules:

    . Critique of NHST (2 speakers)
    . Alternatives to NHST (1 speakers)
    . Round-table discussion for hands-on advice

    No pre-registration required to attend the session.

    For information on this session, please contact Andreas Schwab
    (aschwa3@lsu.edu) or Ingo Holzinger (iholzinger@schulich.yorku.ca).

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    Academy of Management, Philadelphia meeting suggested activity. Hey you'll
    network with the nicest colleagues, become one yourself, and go to heaven by
    helping to create it.

    Program Session #: 424 | Submission: 10087 | Sponsor(s): (OM, ONE, PNP, SIM,
    BPS, RM, MED, ODC, CMS, MC, CAR)
    Scheduled: Sunday, Aug 5 2007 2:00PM - 6:00PM at Off Site in Fisher Park

    Park Maintenance Volunteering Project
    Off-site Volunteering
    Limited availability (20 volunteers), please RSVP (
    elliot_bendoly@bus.emory.edu ), FCFS. Fisher Park is a 26 acre park in a
    densely populated residential area. The heirs of Joseph Wharton bequeathed
    this tract of forest land, which is bisected by a stream and bounded by
    Spenser, Fifth Streets and Champlost Avenues. Wharton's heirs only provision
    was that the property be maintained for public park purposes. The park is
    located at 5th & Spencer Streets. Activities will involve planting, pruning
    and weeding, litter control, trail building and upkeep and invasive plant
    removal. Dress for outdoor work & warm weather. Take precautions against the
    heat.

    Please RSVP to elliot_bendoly@bus.emory.edu by July to ensure a place on
    the clean-up team.

    Project Directions from SEPTA : BY SUBWAY Take the Orange Broad Street Line
    -local or express- subway NORTH to Fernrock Transportation Center, which is
    the last stop. Volunteers can either take the 57 or the 70 bus to 7th and
    Godfrey, or walk from the train station to the park. It is about a 15-minute
    walk around, or a five minute bus ride, and then a five minute walk from the
    bus to the park. Be sure to request a stop for 7th St. There is no
    cut-through because of train tracks, so if you opt to walk, you will need to
    go north on 10th St., turn right on Godfrey, and turn right on 6th St. You
    will be able to see the park at the end of the street clearly from there. BY
    BUS Route 47 (goes along 5th St.- stops at most corners) - get off at 5th
    and Spencer.

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    The Technology and Innovation Management Division is now accepting
    applications from Ph.D. students for its doctoral consortium to be held at
    the Academy of Management meeting in Philadelphia. The consortium will be
    held on Friday, August 3 from 3pm to 7pm (dinner following) and on Saturday,
    August 4, 2007 from 9am to 1pm.

    The TIM doctoral consortium is most valuable to Ph.D candidates interested
    in conducting leading-edge research and teaching in technology management,
    innovation, and related areas. The consortium will be led by a panel of
    faculty members with proven research and teaching records who will address
    key issues in academic life such as publishing in top journals, managing
    your time for research, meeting teaching and institutional demands, managing
    research collaborations, and funding your research.

    The coordinators of the 2007 consortium are Arvids Ziedonis (Michigan) and
    Robert Salomon (NYU). The faculty facilitators include: Andy King
    (Dartmouth), Rachelle Sampson (Maryland), Ajay Agrawal (Toronto), Glenn
    Hoetker (Illinois), and Gary Dushnitsky (Wharton).

    The application deadline has been extended to June 1. Only electronic
    applications will be considered. To apply, please send a Curriculum Vitae
    along with a one-page statement containing the following information: (1)
    Your full contact information, (2) your stage in the doctoral program, (3)
    the name of your thesis advisor and one additional reference, and, (4) A
    100-word abstract or summary proposal of your dissertation. Preference will
    be given to doctoral candidates at later stages of their career - those at
    or near the thesis proposal stage.

    E-mail your complete application to:
    Robert Salomon
    Stern School of Business
    New York University
    robert.salomon@stern.nyu.edu

    If you have any questions, please contact:
    Arvids Ziedonis
    Stephen M. Ross School of Business
    University of Michigan
    azied@umich.edu

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    Call for Submissions:

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    Call For Papers
    Applied Business and Entrepreneurship Association International (ABEAI)
    http://www.ijeb.com
    Fourth Annual Meeting, November 16-20, 2007
    Marriott Wailea Beach Resort, Maui, Hawaii

    Submission Deadline: August 15, 2007
    Submit papers to: abeai@up.edu.
    Please indicate your topic area and the area number in your email subject
    line. Electronic submissions (email attachments in MsWord) of research
    papers (including detailed abstracts) in all areas of business and
    economics, as well as the topic areas listed below, are invited for
    presentation. Proposals for cases, workshops, symposia, colloquia, tutorials
    on current issues, and other special sessions, are also welcome.

    Submitted papers go through a double blind peer review process. Authors of
    accepted papers will be notified by email. Accepted papers will be
    published in the peer reviewed Electronic Conference Proceedings.

    Presenting author(s) are required to register for and attend the conference,
    and present the paper at the time specified in the conference program.
    Publication of multiple papers by the same author will be subject to extra
    charges.

    All complete papers will be considered for Best Paper Awards in their
    respective tracks. Student papers will also be considered for award in the
    Student Papers Track. Conference best papers are eligible for publication in
    the special issue of the Indian Journal of Economics and Business (indexed
    by both JEL and Cabell).

    Organize a Session:

    You can organize a session on a topic of interest to you. Sessions include
    a chair and two or more paper presenters. The organizer would need to
    contact the other participants. Organized sessions should be submitted to
    abeai@up.edu for approval and scheduling. If you have any questions email
    abeai@up.edu.

    Organize a Table Discussion:

    You can organize a Table Discussion group by inviting researchers in your
    area of interest. Authors exchange and prepare to discuss all papers. The
    objective is to provide each author detailed and helpful comments that may
    make their papers publishable in academic journals of their choice.
    Organized Table Discussions should be submitted to abeai@up.edu for approval
    and scheduling. If you have any questions email abeai@up.edu.


    Topic Areas and Tracks:

    Accounting I (Audit/Financial/Tax/ AIS)
    Accounting II (Cost/Managerial)
    Business Law and Business Ethics
    Public Policy in Business / Business Strategy
    Cases, Workshops, Special Sessions
    E-Business
    Economics I (Macro/ Micro theory)
    Economics II (Applied and Empirical Research)
    Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
    Finance I (Financial Market, Derivatives, Investments)
    Finance II (Financial Institutions, Corporate Finance)
    Innovative Teaching I (Curriculum Design, Electronic Resources)
    International and Global Business/Economics
    Logistics and Transportation
    Management and Organizational Behavior
    Management Information Systems
    Marketing/ e-Marketing
    Production and Operations Management
    Quantitative Methods and Management Science
    Student Papers in all Fields of Business and Economics
    Supply Chain Management and Quality control
    Instructions for Authors

    Please submit your manuscripts, proposals, and other research material to
    abeai@up.edu. Include your topic area and the topic area number in your
    email subject. All presentation materials should include the following on
    the first page:

    * Title
    * Topic area and the topic area number
    * Author (s)
    * Author address and email
    * Institution address

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    Hi, folks.

    Duke will be holding our inaugural Duke Strategy Conference on April 4 and
    5, 2008. We would very much welcome your paper submissions within the broad
    theme of business and industry change over time, including specific topics
    such as entrepreneurship, corporate change, technological advance, industry
    evolution, and policy development.

    The conference web site is
    http://faculty.fuqua.duke.edu/areas/strategy/duke_strategy_conference.html

    I look forward to hearing from you.

    Will Mitchell

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    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOUR AND RESEARCH


    The Role of Entrepreneurship in the Diffusion of Information
    Technology-enabled Innovation

    Aims of the Special Edition
    The aim of this special edition is to provide fresh insights about the role
    of entrepreneurship in the diffusion of information technology-enabled
    innovation within and across firms.

    Selected topics:
    1. Articles investigating entrepreneurial activity contributing to the
    diffusion of information technology-based innovation within and across
    firms.
    2. Articles contrasting the advantages and disadvantages of bottom-up and
    top-down approaches for the diffusion of IT-enabled innovation.
    3. Articles investigating the interplay of policies, and strategic and
    socio-organizational drivers and barriers for the adoption and diffusion of
    IT-enabled innovation.
    4. Articles investigating the network- and macro-level conditions linked to
    entrepreneurial activity shaping the diffusion of information
    technology-based innovation.
    5. Articles depicting the role of different models of entrepreneurship in
    shaping alternative diffusion scenarios of information technology-enabled
    innovation.

    Important Dates:
    Manuscripts submission: 30th May, 2007
    Notification of Acceptance: 31st July 2007
    Final Submission: 30th September 2007

    Guest Editors:
    Corresponding Editor: Dr. Angel J. Salazar, Manchester Metropolitan
    University Business School, Manchester, M1 3GH, United Kingdom, Email:
    a.salazar@mmu.ac.uk Dr. Sebastian Bruque, University of Jaen, Spain Dr.
    Irene Petrick, Penn State University, USA

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    Position Announcements:

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    UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS
    OPUS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

    The Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas,
    Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, has at least one tenure-track Management
    position open at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to begin
    Fall 2008. Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or ABD completed by
    September 2008, in Strategic Management, Management, or a related field.

    Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence, a
    research stream, and professional engagement. The University of St. Thomas
    Opus College of Business has strong undergraduate and both full-time and
    evening MBA programs, as well as other graduate programs. Preference will
    be given to candidates who blend academic credentials and professional
    experience in related Management positions suitable to this mix of programs.
    Experience or ability in teaching in Strategy, including a Strategic
    Capstone course, is preferred. Ability and interest in teaching Management,
    Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, International Management, or
    Project Management is desired.

    Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major
    metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest
    private university. Its 11,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of
    liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

    Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas
    educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically,
    act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to
    develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness
    and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a
    commitment to the ideals of this mission.

    The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of
    diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to
    the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit the
    University strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color,
    and persons with disabilities.

    Determination of candidates for screening interviews will be based on the
    submitted materials, which must include at least the following items: cover
    letter, curriculum vita, an article or writing sample, evidence of teaching
    ability, and references. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 1st
    and will continue until the position is filled.

    Please submit materials at www.stthomas.edu/hr and to the Search chair:

    Teresa Rothausen-Vange, Ph.D.,
    Associate Professor of Management
    Opus College of Business
    University of St. Thomas
    1000 LaSalle Avenue; TMH 443
    Minneapolis, MN 55454
    tjrothausen@stthomas.edu
    651-962-4264

    Thank you.

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    VIRGINIA TECH
    PAMPLIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
    TWO TENURE TRACK POSITIONS IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

    The Department of Management at Virginia Tech is seeking applicants to fill
    two tenure track faculty positions in strategic management at ranks to be
    determined depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Candidates
    should have a Ph.D. in Management or a related field with a specialization
    in strategic management or have appropriate preparation that qualifies one
    to teach strategic management) at time of appointment (August 2008), program
    of scholarly research consistent with the rank applied for, and
    instructional capabilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
    The preferred candidates for these two positions would also have a strong
    secondary teaching and research interest in technology and innovation
    management, entrepreneurship, international management, business
    ethics/social issues, leadership, or a related management field. Especially
    well qualified candidates may be eligible for consideration for an endowed
    Pamplin Professorship.

    The Department of Management at Virginia Tech has a long history and
    commitment to the field of strategic management and has been especially
    strong in the area of doctoral education.

    The Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech on-campus enrollment is
    about 3,600 undergraduates and 270 full-time graduate students. Pamplin's
    undergraduate program is ranked in the nation's 50 best business schools by
    U.S. News & World Report. Pamplin ranks 40th overall (which puts it in the
    top 10 percent of the approximately 458 U.S. undergraduate programs
    accredited by the AASCB and 24th among the public institutions. Pamplin's
    MBA program has consistently ranked in the Financial Times rankings of the
    world's top 100 graduate business schools. Pamplin is also moving
    aggressively into new MBA initiatives including an executive MBA program
    (located on its Falls Church campus in close proximity to Washington D.C.)
    as well as professional MBA (co-located in Richmond and Roanoke VA). Current
    management faculty in the "macro-area" include Michael K. Badawy, Devi R.
    Gnyawali, Donald E. Hatfield, James R. Lang, Linda F. Tegarden and Richard
    E. Wokutch.

    Blacksburg is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, making its beauty and
    temperate climate attractive to many. Blacksburg also has high quality
    primary and secondary schools (K-12) as well as a relatively low cost of
    living. The Appalachian Trail runs through this area and there are numerous
    hiking, camping, mountain biking, and other outdoor recreational
    opportunities available.

    Interested applicants should complete an online application at
    http://www.jobs.vt.edu posting #070342 and attach the following documents:
    1) curriculum vita, 2) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 3) a statement
    regarding your research interests and professional goals, and 4) names and
    contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin
    June 1st and will continue until position is filled. We also will be
    interviewing at the Academy of Management Meetings.

    General inquiries should be directed to Professor Donald E. Hatfield, Search
    Committee Chair, Department of Management, Pamplin School of Business,
    Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061 or via email with the subject line of
    "VT Strategic Management Position Inquiry" to hatfield@vt.edu.

    Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in
    that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women,
    minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

    Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
    process should notify Sandy Crigger, Department of Management, (540)231-6353
    or (TDD) 1-800-828-1120 by the application deadline.


    Dr. Donald E. Hatfield
    Associate Professor of Strategic Management
    & Entrepreneurship
    2007 Pamplin Hall (0233)
    Pamplin College of Business
    Virginia Tech (VPI&SU)
    Blacksburg, VA 24061-0001
    Phone: 540 231-4687
    Fax: 540 231-3076

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    Please excuse double postings of this announcement.

    VIRGINIA TECH
    PAMPLIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
    DEPARTMENT HEAD OF MANAGEMENT

    The Department of Management in the R. B. Pamplin College of Business at
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) seeks
    applications for the position of department head.

    Applicants should have the following qualifications:
    * A doctorate in management or a related field from an accredited
    university
    * Substantial experience and capabilities as a faculty member in graduate
    and undergraduate Management instruction at an AACSB-accredited business
    school
    * Interest and successful experience working with a diverse student body
    * A program of scholarly research and publication consistent with
    appointment as tenured, full professor
    * Previous administrative experience in directing academic programs or
    departments is preferred
    * Especially well qualified candidates may be eligible for consideration
    for an endowed Pamplin Professorship

    Responsibilities of the Department Head include:
    * Sharpening the department's strategic objectives and vision of the future

    * Leading efforts to enhance the character and quality of the department's
    academic programs
    * Maintaining an environment conducive for the continuance of quality
    research, teaching, and service,
    * Administering all personnel, budget, program, equipment, and facility
    matters related to the department
    * Leading the development of external relations with the business community

    * Representing the Management Department administratively in the College of
    Business and the University

    Application Procedure:
    Interested applicants MUST apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu (posting number
    070346) and include with the electronic application a cover letter,
    curriculum vitae, and list of three professional references. Review of
    applications will begin on October 1, 2007 and continue until the position
    is filled. Appointment will be on a 12-month basis and salary will be
    competitive.

    The position is available on or after July 10, 2008. General inquiries
    should be directed to Dr. Kent Murrmann, Chair, Search Committee at
    murrmann@vt.edu.
    Virginia Tech, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, is the land grant university
    of Virginia and the largest university in the state. With over 25,000
    students, it offers very strong programs at both the undergraduate and
    graduate levels.

    The Department of Management has 20 faculty members and offers programs
    leading to Ph.D., M.B.A., and B.S. Degrees. The department offers
    instruction in business strategy, organization theory, entrepreneurship,
    business ethics, leadership, organizational behavior, human resources
    management, labor relations, technology management, and international
    management. The Pamplin College of Business has been accredited by the AACSB
    since 1966. The management student body is comprised of 400 undergraduate
    majors and 15 Ph.D. students. Additionally, the management faculty
    contributes extensively to the college's MBA, EMBA, PMBA and Management &
    Professional Development (executive education) programs.

    Information about the department is available at
    http://www.pamplin.vt.edu/mgmt/ or http://www.vt.edu.

    Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in
    that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women,
    minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities
    desiring accommodations and assistance in the application process should
    notify Denise Jones, (540) 231-9647 or (TDD) 1-800-828-1120 by the
    application deadline.

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    Research Discussions:

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    Dear Colleagues,

    I apologize for any cross-listing of my request. I am part of a PDW this
    August at the Academy of Management concerning study abroad trips. In the
    past, these trips were more prevalent in the liberal arts or sciences. We
    would like to find those who have conducted these trips and learn about
    their experiences. The responses will be compiled and presented at the PDW
    Sunday morning. (I will be sending out an invitation to the PDW with exact
    times and rooms in May.) Below is the link to the survey on the Survey
    Monkey site. If the link does not work when you click on it, please copy and
    paste it in your browser's address section.

    I really do appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. If you
    do not plan to attend the conference, please send me an email at
    dfrancis2@yahoo.com and I will send you the results when they are available.
    Please note that non-U.S. respondents are encouraged. It will be interesting
    to see the differences in administration and content of these trips.

    Many thanks,

    Debbie

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=772573756099

    Deborah H. Francis, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor, Strategic Management
    Shippensburg University
    1871 Old Main St.
    Shippensburg, PA 17257
    (717) 477-1686

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    Drew Gold, Ph.D.
    Recovering Former Assistant Professor
    Moore School of Business
    University of South Carolina
    813-226-7630 (business)
    813-226-7631 (personal)
    drew.gold@moore.sc.edu
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