TIM Division List Serve
Vol. 6, No. 33 (November 5, 2009)
Table of Contents:
· Call For Papers
o Group & Organization Management Conceptual Issue Call for Proposals, February 1, 2010
o 2010 International Conference of the Association of Global Management Studies, Submissions 15 Jan 2010, Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (February 24-25)
· Job Postings
o ETH, Eidgenossische Technische Hochschule Zurich, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Professor of Management of Technology and Innovation
o Ohio University position of Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship applications by 15 November
· Research Questions
o Survey participants request – faculty teaching practices
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- Call for Papers
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Group & Organization Management
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Conceptual Issue
The Editorial Team of Group & Organization Management would like to invite authors to submit proposals for the second annual Conceptual Review issue of the journal. Articles for the Conceptual Review Issue are intended to be high-impact scholarly conceptual pieces based on a careful and critical review of the research literatures. This Conceptual Review Issue, unlike review issues published elsewhere, will consist of papers that offer more than just a summary of existing knowledge in a certain area. Manuscripts submitted for the Conceptual Review Issue should go beyond summarizing recent research and should in addition provide an integration of management literatures, offer an integrated framework, and highlight directions for possible future inquiry. Similar to typical literature reviews, such papers should be based on existing literature and are not expected to offer empirical data. Papers offering inter-disciplinary and/or multi-level insights on management, teams and organizational processes are in particular welcomed and encouraged.
Proposals for the Conceptual Review Issue should contain 1500-1800 words (a figure and/or table can be added). You must also add a reference list indicating sample references. References, figures, tables, and appendices do not count against the aforementioned word count. All proposals will be subject to editorial review. Submissions will be evaluated with respect to the following criteria:
(a) Relevance. The proposed manuscript should thoroughly review a significant and important research area within the group and organizational management field.
(b) Conceptual Value Added. The paper should offer insights that go beyond a thorough summary of current literature.
(c) Scope of Interest. Papers of broad interest to scholars in diverse research areas are greatly preferred.
(d) Organization and Coherence. The proposal should follow a logical structure, read clearly, and thoroughly represent the available research.
(e) Agenda for Future Research. The proposal should convey relevant implications for future research.
(f) Viability. The proposal should demonstrate how the paper will be completed within the time frame
Authors must adhere to a stringent timeline. Relevant dates are as follows:
. February 1, 2010: Proposal submission due date.
. March 31, 2010: Final decision on proposal and initial feedback
provided to authors.
. October 31, 2010: First draft of paper due.
. December 30, 2010: Feedback to authors on first draft.
. March 31, 2011: Final paper submitted.
Proposals should be submitted as an e-mail attachment in Word format to Gayle Baugh at the University of West Florida (gbaugh@uwf.edu). Please ensure that the full proposal is contained in one file.
Sherry E. Sullivan, Ph.D.
Distinguished Educator, Southwest Academy of Management, 2008 Outstanding Educator, United States Association for Small Business & Entrepreneurship, ESD, 2008 Southern Management Association Fellow Co-Editor, Research in Careers (2009-2013) Co-Author, The Opt-Out Revolt: Why People Are Leaving Companies to Create Kaleidoscope Careers (2006)
Dept of Management,
College of Business
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
ssulliv@bgsu.edu
419-372-2366
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2010 International Conference of the Association of Global Management Studies
Excalibur Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (February 24-25)
Theme: Globalization and Innovation Across Disciplines
The 2010 International Conference of the Association of Global Management Studies (AGMS) provides a platform to discuss challenges pertaining to contemporary issues in management studies. It also fosters multidisciplinary research involved in the development of theoretical and practice knowledge of all business and related fields by researchers, educators, developers, and practitioners.
Conference Tracks
Contemporary Issues in eLearning/Distance Learning Global Issues in Project Management Contemporary Issues in Accounting Global Issues in Information Systems Security Global Issues in Strategic Management Global Issues in Social Networks Global Outsourcing and Management Contemporary Issues in Management Science and Operations Management Global Issues in Research Methodology Global Issues in the Management of Information Systems Global Issues in GIS Global Issues in International Economics/Finance Global Issues in International Business Global Issues in Marketing Global Issues in Ethics Global Organizational Issues in Management Global Cultural Issues in Management General Topics in Management Studies Challenges in Corporate Governance
Submission of Papers:
No submission to 2010 International Conference of AGMS should already have been published in a journal, presented at another conference, or be currently under consideration for publication or presentation elsewhere.
All submissions are reviewed by the track chairs, program committee, and selected reviewers. All reviews are double blind. The editorial board will make the final determination as to whether the accepted papers are published in the 2010 AGMS Proceedings or qualify for publication in the International Journal of Global Management Studies (IJGMS) or International Journal of Global Management Studies Quarterly (IJGMSQ). All AGMS journals and proceedings are refereed and registered with the Library of Congress (IJGMS - ISSN: 1945-3876 print copy and ISSN: 1945-3884 online; IJGMSQ - ISSN: 1945-385X print copy and ISSN: 1945-3868 online and AGMS Proceedings 2009 - ISSN: 2150-8461print copy and ISSN: 2150-8488 online).
Format of Submitted Papers:
Papers should follow the style recommended by the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual. The language of the conference and related publications is English. Each accepted paper must be presented at the conference and be accompanied by paid registration. Each submitted paper must include an abstract and must conform to the following format:
First Page: Title, authors, mailing address, phone, fax, email address, and abstract. Second and subsequent pages: Title and full manuscript (limited to 25 double-spaced pages). Authors of accepted conference papers will be notified on a rolling acceptance basis, and last day for accepted paper notification is January 20, 2010.
Please submit electronic copy in Microsoft Word format to the Program Chair, Dr. Mukesh Srivastava, msrivast@umw.edu or editor@ijgms.org no later than January 15, 2010. Any submission that is received after the deadline, exceeds length requirements, or does not adhere to the format will be rejected without review.
Deadlines:
Submission deadline: January 15, 2010
Conference acceptance notification: Rolling acceptance until January 20, 2010 Final version due: January 25, 2010 IJGMS and IJGMSQ Journal notification: Rolling acceptance
For more information, style guidelines about journals, and conference registration fee, visit the AGMS website at www.association-gms.org.
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- Job Postings
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Professor of Management of Technology and Innovation
The Professorship in Management of Technology and Innovation is situated in a fast-growing group of management and organization scholars at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich (www.mtec.ethz.ch), and focuses on the analysis of innovation and new product development in organizations. The research focus can include, but is not limited to, the management and organization of research and development activities, the interface between technology management and business processes, evolution of technical systems, or collaborative and open innovation.
The new professor will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses (German or English) and graduate level courses (English). In addition, the successful candidate will head a research team. Therefore, he or she will be expected to actively develop, coordinate, and supervise a research agenda for the team, as well as collaborate with researchers within the department, other departments or groups at the ETH Zurich, and internationally.
The ideal candidate has an outstanding international research record in management and organization science, with a focus on management of technology and innovation. He or she can document the ability to successfully develop a research agenda and produce output on the highest international level. The candidate should also have documented leadership skills in guiding a research team.
Please submit your application together with a curriculum vitae and a list of publications and projects to the President of ETH Zurich, Prof. Dr. Ralph Eichler, ETH Zurich, Raemistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland, no later than February 28, 2010. With a view toward increasing the number of female professors, ETH Zurich specifically encourages qualified female candidates to apply.
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Ohio University invites applications for the position of Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship. The Center is an important interdisciplinary academic center designed to promote entrepreneurial education, develop a university-wide entrepreneurial culture and stimulate the creation of new technology ventures at the University and in the region. The Director will oversee and assist in the delivery of an entrepreneurship academic certificate program. In addition, this person will oversee Voinovich School professional business staff delivering technical assistance programs to lifestyle, start up and existing businesses in the Appalachian region.
The qualified candidate will have significant entrepreneurial, leadership, and business experience, an advanced academic degree (Masters or Ph.D.), and have experience in an academic environment.
Selected person will be appointed to a faculty position as Executive-in Residence or a tenure track position. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
For a complete job description and minimum requirements visit and submit on-line applications at www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=55956. Applicants must attach a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration apply by November 15, 2009.
This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration apply by November 15, 2009.
Ohio University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff and we value the educational benefits resulting from diversity.
Founded in Athens in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest university in what was once the Northwest Territory. The main campus is located amidst scenic state and national parks and is a comprehensive state-assisted university classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a 'Doctoral/Research University Extensive,' Ohio University enrolls over 20,000 students on the Athens campus and 9,500 on five regional campuses. (Additional information is available at www.ohio.edu <http://www.ohio.edu/> ). The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is an academic unit that employs over 60 faculty and professional staff. Through its staff, faculty and students and numerous partnerships, the School works in the areas of entrepreneurship, public administration, policy innovation, energy, and sustainable environment. (Additional information is available at www.voinovichschool.ohio.edu <http://www.voinovichschool.ohio.edu/> ).
M. Kay Sutphin
Administrative Coordinator to the Dean
Administrative Coordinator, Development
Ohio University College of Business
614C Copeland Hall
Athens, OH 45701
740-593-2001
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- Research Question
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Apologies for cross posting: Seeking web-based participants for a 8-10 minutes survey for a Dissertation.
You are invited to participate in a research study investigating the correlation between rigor and relevance with different teaching methods in American business schools. The information collected from this study will be used as part of a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor in Philosophy.
You will be asked to remember an undergraduate introductory business course you have taught (the latest) and base your responses on such a course. Please know that some business schools name such a course Introduction to Business, Organizational Behavior, or any number of titles. The important thing to remember is that it should have been an introductory course.
Background Information
There are two distinct debates ensuing in the literature: (1) the rigor-relevance debate and (2) the andragogy versus pedagogy debate. As used within this survey, rigor means theoretical or research-based education while relevance means the practical social or business applicability of course content and based on experiences. Likewise, pedagogy refers specifically to children and assumptions for teaching children while andragogy focuses on the adult learner and assumptions for teaching adults. The linking of these variables in management education has not been made clear. Understanding how each content-methodology combination affect learning outcomes in American management schools may lead to the creation of a model to follow in society's efforts to adequately prepare individuals to undertake managerial roles.
The purpose of this study is to examine whether there is a correlation between relevance focused courses and rigor focused courses with pedagogical instructional methods or andragogical instructional methods in management schools, and how it affects students learning behavior and final course grades.
Procedures
If you agree to participate in this study, you will complete a survey that asks you to indicate your preference in teaching methodology and course content, as well as provide some background information. It is anticipated that the survey will take approximately 8 to 10 minutes to complete.
Risks and Benefits of Being in the Study
The primary risk associated with this study is that you may feel uncomfortable answering some of the questions about your activities in the classroom and learning habits. Specifically, the survey will ask about different kinds of behaviors, including data conducting to gain a better understanding of whether a particular teaching methodology and course content influence academic performance of business students. Information regarding course final grades will also be collected.
This study could help businesses provide a consistent set of products and services taking as their basis lessons learned in management schools. That means that management courses could consistently provide the same percentage of theory and applicability with the right methodology appropriate for adult learners. Businesses hiring new management graduates will be certain of the education received regardless of which management school they graduated from.
Anonymity
You are assured that all information you provide for this study will be completely anonymous. No published information describing the results of this study will include information that makes it possible to identify any individual participant. Electronic survey data will be stored on a secure server to which only the researcher has access.
Voluntary Nature of the Study
Participation in this study is voluntary. You may skip any question or withdraw at any time. However, we hope that you will answer all the questions honestly, providing the most reliable and accurate information. As indicated herein, all of the information you provide is completely anonymous.
Contacts and Questions
If you have questions prior to starting the study, feel free to contact the principal researchers at alroldan911@hotmail.com (787-525-7765).
To start the survey:
· Professors click on the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Gud86CTZjlKxdOAiySpylg_3d_3d
· Students click on the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=F7q4T953hFhgR1vj3mm1wg_3d_3d
Instructions
On the following screens you will find background questions and various categories of teaching/learning behaviors. The background section will be utilized for statistics purposes only and not meant to attempt to identify any participant. In the other sections, and using the scale provided, please indicate the most appropriate behavior which you have personally engaged while teaching an introductory business course. For each question, please mark only one response unless otherwise specified.
You may notice some unfamiliar terms in this survey. For your convenience, definitions for some of these terms have been provided at the bottom of the question.
Kindest Regards,
Alberto Roldán López, MBA, Ph.D. Candidate
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Darlene,
Darlene Alexander-Houle
TIM Division List Serve Manager
Adjunct, University of Phoenix
Global Program Manager, Hewlett Packard
dahoule@sbcglobal.net
dahoule@email.phoenix.edu