The 85th Annual Meeting of the

Academy of Management

Call for Submissions

Deadline for ALL Submissions:
Tuesday, 7 January 2025 at 17:00 ET (UTC-5/GMT-5)

https://aom.org/annualmeeting/callforsubmissions/
 Table of Contents

Message from the 2025 AOM Program Chairs ........................................................................................................... 2

Meet the AOM Program Planning Team ...................................................................................................................... 3
Review for the AOM Annual Meeting ............................................................................................................................ 4
AOM Code of Ethics and AOM Annual Meeting Policies .......................................................................................... 5
AOM Code of Ethics ................................................................................................................................. 5
AOM Annual Meeting Policies ................................................................................................................ 6
Paper and Symposium (Scholarly) Submission Information................................................................................ 8
What is a scholarly submission?................................................................................................................ 8
Paper Submissions.................................................................................................................................... 8
Paper Review Process .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Symposium Submissions .......................................................................................................................... 8
Symposium Types ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Symposium Review Process ................................................................................................................................... 8
Paper and Symposium Submission Guidelines .................................................................................... 10
Paper Submission Guidelines............................................................................................................................. 10
Symposium Submission Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 11
Poster Submission Information .................................................................................................................................. 12
What is a poster submission? .................................................................................................................. 12
Poster Submission Guidelines............................................................................................................................ 13
Professional Development Workshop (PDW) Submission Information ........................................................... 14
What is a PDW? ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Professional Development Workshop (PDW) Submission Guidelines for Uploaded Manuscript ....... 15
Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC@AOM) Submission Information .................................................... 16
Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC@AOM) Submission Guidelines for Uploaded Manuscript . 18
Caucus (CAU) Submission Information ..................................................................................................................... 19
Caucus Submission Guidelines for Uploaded Manuscript.................................................................... 20
Appendix 1: Submission Process Overview ............................................................................................................. 21
Appendix 2: “Call for Submissions” Specific to Sponsors .................................................................................... 22
Appendix 3: Frequently Asked Submission and Reviewer Questions............................................................... 23

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 Message from the 2025 AOM Program Chairs

The Academy of Management and its Divisions and Interest Groups (DIGs), Affiliates, Teaching &
Learning Conference Committee (TLC@AOM), and Caucus Committee are excited to invite
submissions and seek reviewers to evaluate conference submissions for the 85th Annual Meeting of
the Academy of Management to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 25 to 29 July 2025.

The DIG Program Chairs and PDW Chairs are enthusiastically anticipating the development of an
intellectually vibrant program for 2025. The “Call for Submissions” is available online and the
Submission Center opens in early December 2024.

We listened to your feedback and are excited to introduce a new submission type: poster submissions!
Posters will be presented in high-visibility sessions that will provide an interactive visual format for
sharing your research and ideas, as well as for networking with multiple attendees and presenters at
AOM. We look forward to your participation in our scholarly sessions, professional development
workshops, Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC@AOM), and caucus sessions. The complete
conference program will be available online in May for you to browse sessions, events, and activities
as well as create a custom program.

We invite you to submit your proposals and papers by the submission deadline—Tuesday, 07 January
2025 at 17:00 (5 pm) EST (UTC-5 / GMT-5). We recommend you submit early to give yourself time to
identify and resolve any problems before the system closes to new submissions. If you wait until the
last minute, you are more vulnerable to errors. Any submission that is not finalized or does not follow
all the guidelines will automatically NOT be reviewed. Conference registration opens in late February
2025. Register early to attend and take advantage of reduced conference rates as you won’t want to
miss this opportunity to attend all sessions and network with all attendees—under one roof!

Join us as a participant, presenter, discussant, and/or attendee as we explore new possibilities and
ground-breaking strategies for our rapidly evolving environment. AOM 2025 will continue to include
additional PDW and scholarly sessions on Sunday, as well as the Teaching and Learning Conference
(TLC@AOM). Building on AOM 2024, we plan to continue expanding AOM’s content library with
conference content such as papers, slides, and author pre-recorded videos, as well as offer
Networking Hubs for our conference attendees. We look forward to once again meeting face-to-face,
in-person “under one roof” in Copenhagen, Denmark!

Chris Tucci Deanne N. Den Hartog

Imperial College Business School University of Amsterdam
Academy of Management Academy of Management
Vice President and Program Chair Vice President Elect and Program Chair Elect
 Meet the AOM Program Planning Team

Name Affiliation Role Email

Chris Tucci Imperial College Business School AOM Program Chair [email protected]
Deanne Den Hartog U. of Amsterdam AOM PDW Chair [email protected]
Kip Kiefer Rollins College Caucus Committee Chair [email protected]
Sonia Taneja Texas A&M U. at Commerce AOM Proceedings Editor [email protected]

AOM Program AOM

Department Program Support Contact
Taryn Fiore Director of Meetings and Conferences

Megan Johnson Assistant Director, Annual Meeting and Conference Services

Brianna Giampia Meetings and Conferences Program Manager

Sarah Girma Meetings and Conferences Program Coordinator

AOM Support Center
Julia Moran Annual Meeting and Conference Services Specialist (https://support.aom.org/)

Tiff Vasquez Meetings and Conferences Registration Coordinator

Gabe Bramson
Greg Gerosa AOM System and Technical Support
Marco Spadaro

Full contact information for the Division and Interest Group Program Chairs and PDW Chairs,
Affiliate PDW Chairs, and the Teaching and Learning Conference Chairs is available on the
“Contact Us” page.

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 Review for the AOM Annual Meeting
The Academy of Management and its Divisions and Interest Groups are recruiting reviewers for the
85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. If you plan to submit your work for review, the
Academy strongly urges you to sign up as a volunteer reviewer for the divisions and interest groups
that you submit to and/or whose domains you are knowledgeable in.
Benefits of Reviewing for the Annual Meeting
• Reviewers gain visibility for themselves and their institutions.
• Reviewing gives you an opportunity to be pro-active in the Academy's program planning
process.
• Reviewing is a way to give back to your professional community.
• Reviewing is a way to learn about what constitutes excellent and interesting work.
To sign up as a reviewer, please start by visiting the information for reviewers. During the signup
process you will be asked to select up to 2 divisions or interest groups that you feel qualified to review
for. Please note that you may be asked to review up to 3 submissions for each division or interest
group you select. Therefore, the maximum number of review assignments that you could potentially
receive is 6. You will also be asked to select keywords/subject areas for each division or interest group
you select. Keywords will be used to assign papers and symposia that most closely match your
interests and expertise.
As a reviewer, you will be required to complete your review assignments between 16 January 2025
and 13 February 2025, so please plan your time accordingly. The Academy and its Divisions and
Interest Groups thank you in advance for the service you are willing to offer as a reviewer.
Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may NOT be used as a resource in reviewing
submissions.

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 AOM Code of Ethics and AOM Annual Meeting Policies

AOM Code of Ethics

Members should notify appropriate Academy Division or Interest Group (DIG) Chairs or Affiliation
Chairs regarding the practices or actions of members they believe may violate Academy policies,
rules, or general standards of ethical conduct. Standards of conduct that are particularly relevant to
participation in the annual conference are summarized below. More information about the AOM’s
professional norms on conference presentations can also be found on the Ethics Video Series on the
AOM YouTube channel.

1. Participation. To encourage meaningful exchange, Academy members should foster a climate

of free interchange and constructive criticism within the Academy and be willing to share
research findings and insights fully with other members.
2. Original Work and New Work. At the time of submission, submitted papers must not have been
previously presented at an AOM Annual Meeting (unless there are significant changes from the
original presented proposal). Submitted papers must not have been published or accepted for
publication by AOM or non-AOM publications. If a paper is under review, it must NOT appear in
print or online at AOM or non-AOM publications before the AOM Annual Meeting.
3. Attendance and Commitments. ALL program participants must be AOM members AND
registered (separate costs) for the conference to attend. The Academy is a voluntary
association whose existence and operations are dependent on cooperation, involvement, and
leadership from its members. Members should honor all professional commitments, including
presentation of accepted papers and participation in scheduled roles, such as chair,
discussant, or panelist. Program participants are highly encouraged to personally present
their submission. If absence from a scheduled meeting is unavoidable, members must contact
appropriate individuals and pursue suitable alternative arrangements. Leaders have the same
responsibilities and should perform their obligations and responsibilities in a timely, diligent,
and sensitive manner, without regard to friendships or personal gain.
4. Rigorous Scholarship. It is the duty of Academy members conducting research to design,
implement, analyze, report, and present their findings rigorously. Research rigor includes
careful design, execution, analysis, interpretation of results, and retention of data.
Presentation of research should include treatment of the data that is honest and that reveals
both strengths and weaknesses of findings.

Authorship and credit should be shared in correct proportion to the various parties'
contributions. Whether published or not, ideas or concepts derived from others should be
acknowledged, as should advice and assistance received. Authors should also guard against
plagiarizing the work of others. Plagiarism is defined as:
The failure to give sufficient attribution to the words, ideas, or data of others that have
been incorporated into a work, which an author submits for academic credit or other
benefit. Attribution is sufficient if it adequately informs and, therefore, does not
materially mislead a reasonable reader as to the source of the words, ideas, or data.
Attribution (or the lack thereof) is materially misleading if it could cause a reasonable
reader to be mistaken as to the source of the words, ideas, or data in a way that could
benefit the author submitting the work. (Worthen, 2004: 444. Italics for emphasis added).
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AOM Annual Meeting Policies

Participation and Attendance

To attend the Annual Meeting, a program participant must be an AOM member and must register for
the conference. Membership and conference registration entail separate costs. Program participants
are highly encouraged to personally present their submissions.
• All PDW participants listed on a submission must be available to participate from Friday
through Sunday.
• All participants on submitted papers and symposia must be available to participate from
Sunday through Tuesday.
• All authors on submitted poster submissions must be available to participate Friday through
Tuesday.
• All participants on submitted caucuses must be available to participate from Sunday through
Tuesday.
• All participants on submitted TLC sessions must be additionally registered for TLC to attend and
be available to participate on Sunday.

The Rule of One for Papers

“A paper can only be submitted to one (1) division or interest group.”

Scholarly Program Rule of Three

“No one may submit or be associated with more than three scholarly submissions (papers and/or
symposia) to an Academy Meeting. No one may appear on more than three sessions during the
refereed scholarly program.”

Scholarly Program appearances include all roles that are listed on the scholarly program such as
session moderators, organizers, special guests, discussants, speakers, presenters, authors, etc.

The Rule of One for Posters

“A poster can only be submitted to one (1) division or interest group.”

The Rule of One for PDWs

PDW Proposals can be submitted to only one Division or Interest Group (DIG), or Affiliate. It is
recommended that submitters contact the preferred sponsoring DIG or Affiliate to discuss the
proposal prior to submitting. During the submission process the submitter will have the opportunity
to suggest other DIGs or Affiliates that would also be interested in the proposal as a co-sponsor.
Submissions cannot be transferred or recommended to different DIGs or Affiliates after the
submission deadline.

PDW Rule of Three

“No one may submit or be associated with more than three (3) PDW submissions to an Academy
Meeting. No one may appear in more than three (3) PDW sessions during the PDW program from
Friday to Sunday, regardless of whether the sessions are held onsite or offsite.”

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The Rule of 3+3
The Rule of Three + Three (no more than three scholarly submissions + three PDW submissions) serves
to ensure broad participation of members. It reduces the likelihood of the program being dominated
by a small handful of people, and it helps ensure that no one is committed to appear at more than one
place at a time. When people make too many commitments to participate in the conference program,
scheduling conflicts often arise. Consequently, participants may find it difficult to honor their
commitments, and the program and the experiences of the attendees suffer. People who agree to
participate in an all-day consortium, for example, are expected to participate for the entire day. They
should not leave after an hour to attend another session. No presenter should have to arrive late to
one session or leave early to present in another one. Organizers, other participants, and especially the
attendees are all frustrated by such behavior. The Rule of Three + Three helps reduce these problems.
Participants are better able to fully honor their commitments, and attendees can attend sessions
knowing that the featured speakers will actually be there throughout.

Who is exempt from the Rule of Three + Three?

• Academy, Division or Interest Group (DIG), and Affiliate Officer Roles. (Note: AOM Program
Chairs may not be listed as an author for proposals submitted to the DIG in which they serve
as Chair.)
• Academy and Division General Sessions (Meetings, Social Events, Plenary Session)
• AOM publication editors (current and incoming editors-in-chief) when participating in sessions
devoted exclusively to publishing and other AOM journal activities.
• Poster submission authors.
• Caucus organizers (maximum of two organizers per caucus are exempt).
• Presenters in a Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) session.

Clarifications for the Rule of Three + Three:

• If a person appears in more than one role in a single session (e.g., moderator and speaker), it
counts as one for purposes of the Rule of Three + Three.
• Submissions to the Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) and Poster Submissions are
exempt from the Rule of Three + Three.

How is the Rule of Three + Three enforced?

The online PDW and scholarly program submission systems will automatically block submissions that
violate the rule. The system will inform the submitter of the rule violation and indicate which
participant has already been associated with three other submissions. The submitter will have to
revise the proposal by removing the violation. The proposal can be revised and resubmitted by the
deadline without penalty. A person who agrees to be listed on more than three PDW proposals or
three scholarly submissions puts all of those submissions at risk of being dropped from the program.
Therefore, it is in the interest of submitters to ensure that everyone understands and follows the rule.
Clearly, the implications of including a violator of the Rule of Three + Three on a submission are far-
reaching.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of each participant to understand and follow the Rule of Three + Three. If
you have committed to participating in three workshops and three scholarly submissions, you should
decline further requests.

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 Paper and Symposium (Scholarly) Submission Information

What is a scholarly submission?

Scholarly submissions include paper and symposium submissions. Scholarly submissions will be held
in-person from Sunday, 27 July 2025 through Tuesday, 29 July 2025.

Paper Submissions
A paper refers to a fully developed manuscript on a scholarly topic. A paper can only be submitted to
one (1) division or interest group (DIG). Papers represent most submissions and comprise most
scholarly sessions on the program. Accepted papers are grouped into paper sessions by the DIG
Program Chairs based upon common themes reflecting the interests and domains of their DIGs. In a
paper session, each author has a set amount of time to present their work. Group discussion including
Q&A follows the presentations of all the papers in a paper session.

Paper Review Process

The blind review process exists to help protect the integrity of the submission and review process.
Papers are double-blind reviewed, and are evaluated on clarity, analysis, methodological rigor, and
overall quality. Double-blind review means that author and submitter information is NOT known to
the reviewers, and reviewer information is NOT known to the authors or submitter.

Symposium Submissions
In symposium sessions several speakers discuss a common topic or theme in a manner that brings
new insights to the subject. Symposia can be submitted to up to three divisions or interest groups
(DIGs). Regardless of the number of DIGs submitted to, each DIG makes a separate and independent
assessment of the symposium; a symposium may be accepted by some DIG(s) and rejected by others.

Symposium Types
There are two types of symposia: Panel Symposia engage a group of panelists in a formal interactive
discussion while Presenter Symposia involve a series of authored presentations on a preset theme.

1. Panel Symposia: The purpose of a Panel Symposium is to engage a group of panelists in an

interactive discussion. There are no titles associated with the panelists’ presentations.
Proposals for panel discussions should include clear descriptions of the topics to be discussed
and the procedures that will be used to manage the discussion among panelists and with the
audience.

2. Presenter Symposia: Presenter Symposia involve a series of authored presentations on a

preset theme. Symposia can be singly sponsored by a division / interest group, or jointly
sponsored by up to 3 DIGs. In a Presenter Symposium, titles are associated with each
presentation. Presenter Symposia can involve co-authored presentations. Co-authors will be
listed on the program.

Symposium Review Process

Symposia are single-blind reviewed, and are judged on overall quality, interest to Academy members,
relevance to the DIG(s) to which they are submitted, and innovation and contribution. Single-blind
review means that author and submitter information IS known to the reviewers, but reviewer
information is NOT known to the authors or submitter.

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Important Submission Notes
Submitters do NOT need to be AOM members to submit a proposal to the Annual Meeting. However, if
a proposal is accepted, participants must register to attend the Annual Meeting. All participants
attending the Annual Meeting must be AOM Members and registered for the Annual Meeting.
It is recommended that you contact the preferred sponsoring division, interest group, or affiliate to
discuss your proposal prior to submitting. Please contact the preferred sponsor by 13 December 2024
so you have enough time to finalize your proposal / submission and submit it by Tuesday, 7 January
2025 at 17:00 ET (UTC-5/GMT-5).
Session Orientations
As a submitter, you may indicate the general orientation of your proposal. The AOM Annual Meeting
program includes these orientations to help attendees identify sessions of interest. The types of
orientations are:
• Diversity
• International
• Practice
• Research
• Teaching

Annual Meeting Program Awards

• William H. Newman Award for single-authored paper based on a dissertation completed in
the past three years; and
• Carolyn B. Dexter Award for Best International Paper.
Please visit the Annual Meeting website for more information about the Newman and Dexter
Awards.

More Information
See Appendix 1: Submission Process Overview for a general submission process overview.

See Appendix 2: “Call for Submissions” Specific to Sponsors to view the “Call for Submissions” links to
more details specific to each Division, Interest Group, and Affiliate, as well as for Caucus, and Teaching
and Learning Conference (TLC) submissions.

See Appendix 3: Frequently Asked Submission and Reviewer Questions for frequently asked
submission and reviewer questions.

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Paper and Symposium Submission Guidelines

Paper Submission Guidelines

Submission Rules for Papers

• Each paper can be submitted to only one (1) division or interest group.
• At the time of submission:
o Submitted papers must not have been previously presented at an AOM Annual
Meeting (unless there are significant changes from the original presented proposal).
o Submitted papers must not have been published or accepted for publication by AOM
or non-AOM publications.
• If a paper is under review, it must NOT appear in print or online at AOM or non-AOM
publications before the AOM Annual Meeting.
• Papers presented at AOM journal workshops do NOT count as prepublication and ARE allowed
to be submitted to the AOM Annual Meeting.
• NO changes in the paper title, abstract, authorship, nor uploaded document can occur AFTER
the submission deadline.

Formatting your paper ( SAMPLE) Please follow these guidelines to ensure your paper is reviewed.
Papers that are not prepared according to these formatting instructions will NOT be reviewed.
• The maximum length of the submission is 40 pages (including title page and all figures,
graphs, tables, appendices, and references.)
• Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced, 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin all around, and
8.5" × 11”-page setting. References may be single spaced.
• To facilitate the blind review process, remove ALL author-identifying information, including
acknowledgments, from the uploaded document. Note: You will still include ALL authors
associated with your submission during the submission process, but not in your uploaded paper.
The author information provided will appear in the printed and online program.
• The entire paper submission (title page in Title Case, abstract, main text, figures, graphs, tables,
references, etc.) must be in ONE document using one of the following formats:
o Portable Document Format (.pdf)
o Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
o Rich Text Format (.rtf)
• Figures, graphs, tables, appendices, and references should follow the Academy of
Management’s Style Guide.
• The 5-digit Academy-assigned electronic submission ID number should appear in the header
(upper right) on the first page of the uploaded document.
• Number the pages of the document.
• Make sure that the file or document uploaded is virus-free before submitting.
• After uploading the document, it will be automatically converted to Adobe PDF format. Please
make sure that the content of the submission appears and prints correctly as you intended
after it has been converted by using the “view” button.

NOTE: Paper proposals that do not follow these formatting instructions will NOT be reviewed.

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Symposium Submission Guidelines

A symposium session is organized as either a Panel symposium or a Presenter symposium.

A. A Panel Symposium (SAMPLE) engages a group of panelists in a formal interactive discussion
around a theme or question relevant to the field.
B. A Presenter Symposium (SAMPLE) involves a series of authored presentations on a preset
theme.

Symposium Sponsors
A symposium that is designed for a specific audience can be submitted to as many as THREE (3)
divisions or interest groups that will each review the symposium independently. A symposium that
relates to a specific division or interest group should be submitted to that division or interest group.
When you submit a symposium, the electronic system will ask you to select potential sponsors.

Formatting Your Symposium Proposal

1. A symposium submission must be contained in one document, include the following, and be
organized in the following order:
a. A title page that includes:
i. The Academy-assigned submission number.
ii. An explicit designation if it is a presenter or a panel symposium.
iii. Title of the symposium (in Title Case).
iv. Complete formal names and affiliations of all participants.
v. List of potential division and/or interest group sponsors.
b. A three to six (3-6) page overview of the symposium that includes:
i. An explanation of why the symposium should be of interest to EACH of the
specified sponsors.
ii. Proposed format of the symposium designed to fit a 90-minute session.
c. For presenter symposia: An additional two to five (2-5) page synopsis of EACH
presentation (not including references). Each presentation may include a maximum of two
(2) additional pages of tables and figures. Tables and figures must be clear, legible, and no
smaller than 10-point font.
For panel symposia: An additional up to five (5) page summary of the panelists’
discussion. There may be no formal presentations separate from the panel within a panel
symposium.
d. Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced, 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin all around,
and 8.5" × 11”-page setting.
e. References may be single-spaced.
2. The entire submission must be in ONE document, in one of the following formats:
• Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf)
• Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
• Rich Text Format (.rtf)
3. Number the pages of the document.
4. Make sure that the file or document uploaded is virus-free before submitting.
5. After uploading the document, it will be automatically converted to Adobe PDF format. Please
make sure that the content of the submission appears and prints correctly as you intended
after it has been converted by using the “view” button.

NOTE: Symposium proposals that do not follow these formatting instructions will NOT be reviewed.

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 Poster Submission Information

What is a poster submission?

Poster sessions encourage open dialogue and are a great way for researchers to share their work in a
less formal setting compared to traditional presentations while still being an official part of the
program. A poster submission includes an extended abstract manuscript that will be reviewed by the
selected Division or Interest Group (DIG). If accepted, submitters will be expected to create a poster
presentation to be displayed visually that summarizes their research findings, methods, and
conclusions. Poster presentations often include graphs, images, and text to make the information
clear and engaging, and provide a platform for networking. In this format, presenters will have an
opportunity to receive immediate feedback on their work. A poster submission (extended abstract)
can only be submitted to one DIG. Poster presentations will be scheduled in one-hour in-person
poster sessions taking place in a highly visible location at the Annual Meeting Friday, 25 July 2025
through Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
Important Submission Notes
Submitters do NOT need to be AOM members to submit a proposal to the Annual Meeting. However, if
a proposal is accepted, participants must register to attend the Annual Meeting. All participants
attending the Annual Meeting must be AOM Members and registered for the Annual Meeting.
It is recommended that you contact the preferred sponsoring division, interest group, or affiliate to
discuss your proposal prior to submitting. Please contact the preferred sponsor by 13 December 2024
so you have enough time to finalize your proposal / submission and submit it by Tuesday, 7 January
2025 at 17:00 ET (UTC-5/GMT-5).
Session Orientations
As a submitter, you may indicate the general orientation of your proposal. The AOM Annual Meeting
program includes these orientations to help attendees identify sessions of interest. The types of
orientations are:
• Diversity
• International
• Practice
• Research
• Teaching

More Information
See Appendix 1: Submission Process Overview for a general submission process overview.

See Appendix 3: Frequently Asked Submission and Reviewer Questions for frequently asked
submission and reviewer questions.

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Poster Submission Guidelines

Submission Rules for Posters

• Each poster can be submitted to only one (1) division or interest group.
• At the time of submission:
o Submitted posters must not have been previously presented at an AOM Annual
Meeting (unless there are significant changes from the original presented proposal).
o Submitted posters must not have been published or accepted for publication by AOM
or non-AOM publications.
• If a poster is under review, it must NOT appear in print or online at AOM or non-AOM
publications before the AOM Annual Meeting.
• Posters presented at AOM journal workshops do NOT count as prepublication and ARE
allowed to be submitted to the AOM Annual Meeting.
• NO changes in the poster title, abstract, authorship, nor uploaded document can occur AFTER
the submission deadline.
• Poster submissions are exempt from the rule-of-3.

Formatting your poster submission: Please follow these guidelines to ensure your poster submission is
reviewed. Poster submissions that are not prepared according to these formatting instructions will
NOT be reviewed.
• Poster submission extended abstracts are limited to 1750 words, including all text,
references, and tables, but excluding figures. Use 8.5" × 11”-page setting but otherwise if you
stay within the word count limit, you can format the document how you like in terms of
margins, spacing, font, font size, etc.
• Poster submission extended abstracts must be organized in the following order:
o Page 1: Title page that contains:
 the Academy submission system-assigned 5-digit submission number
 title of the submission (in Title Case)
 the division or interest group being submitted to
 up to 250-word abstract
o Page 2 and subsequent pages up to the word count limit is the main body of the
manuscript, including all references, tables, and figures.
• The entire poster submission extended abstract must be in ONE document using one of the
following formats:
o Portable Document Format (.pdf)
o Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
o Rich Text Format (.rtf)
• Make sure that the file or document uploaded is virus-free before submitting.
• After uploading the document, it will be automatically converted to Adobe PDF format. Please
make sure that the content of the submission appears and prints correctly as you intended
after it has been converted by using the “view” button.

NOTE: Poster proposals that do not follow these formatting instructions will NOT be reviewed

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 Professional Development Workshop (PDW) Submission Information

What is a PDW?
Professional Development Workshops (PDWs) are a platform for colleagues to share knowledge and
expertise and foster the professional development of workshop participants. It is an opportunity to
develop innovative and creative workshops that will benefit Academy members. The PDW program is
coordinated by the Academy’s many divisions, interest groups, and affiliates. In contrast to the
refereed scholarly program that has a double-blind review process and standardized time blocks and
formats, the PDWs include a wide variety of session formats, are a minimum of 1-hour in duration, and
are reviewed by the corresponding PDW Chairs. These workshops include Doctoral Consortia and
Junior Faculty Consortia. PDWs including consortia will be held in-person from Friday, 25 July 2025
through Sunday, 27 July 2025.

NOTE: Each PDW Chair can adjust the session duration of any submitted Professional Development
Workshop if they feel it would better serve the group’s member experience.

Important Submission Notes

Submitters do NOT need to be AOM members to submit a proposal to the Annual Meeting. However, if
a proposal is accepted, participants must register to attend the Annual Meeting. All participants
attending the Annual Meeting must be AOM Members and registered for the Annual Meeting.
It is recommended that you contact the preferred sponsoring division, interest group, or affiliate to
discuss your proposal prior to submitting. Please contact the preferred sponsor by 13 December 2024
so you have enough time to finalize your proposal / submission and submit it by Tuesday, 7 January
2025 at 17:00 ET (UTC-5/GMT-5).
Session Orientations
As a submitter, you may indicate the general orientation of your proposal. The AOM Annual Meeting
program includes these orientations to help attendees identify sessions of interest. The types of
orientations are:
• Diversity
• International
• Practice
• Research
• Teaching

More Information
See Appendix 1: Submission Process Overview for a general submission process overview.

See Appendix 2: “Call for Submissions” Specific to Sponsors to view the “Call for Submissions” links to
more details specific to each Division, Interest Group, and Affiliate, as well as for Caucus, and Teaching
and Learning Conference (TLC) submissions.

See Appendix 3: Frequently Asked Submission and Reviewer Questions for frequently asked
submission and reviewer questions.

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Professional Development Workshop (PDW) Submission Guidelines for Uploaded Manuscript

1. PDW proposals can be submitted to only one (1) sponsor (that is, one (1) division, interest
group, or affiliate).
2. PDW proposals must be a minimum of four (4) pages and must include and be organized in the
following order:
a. Page 1: Title page which contains:
i. the Academy submission system-assigned 5-digit submission number
ii. title of the workshop (in Title Case)
iii. name of primary sponsor, and a list of other sponsors who might be interested
in the workshop
iv. up to 250-word abstract of the workshop
b. Page 2: One (1) page explanation as to why the workshop should be of interest to the
specified sponsor(s)
c. Page 3: One (1) page description of the workshop’s format
d. Page(s) 4-6: 1 to 3 (1-3) page overview of the workshop
3. PDW proposals should use the following page format:
a. Times New Roman 12-point font
b. Double spaced
c. 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin all around
d. 8.5" × 11" page setting
4. The entire submission must be in ONE document created in:
• Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
• Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf)
• Rich Text Format (.rtf)
5. Make sure that the file or document uploaded is virus-free prior to submitting.
6. After uploading the document, it will be automatically converted to Adobe PDF format. Please
make sure that the content of the submission appears and prints correctly as you intended
after it has been converted by using the “view” button.

NOTE: PDW proposals that do not follow these formatting instructions will NOT be reviewed.

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 Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC@AOM) Submission Information

Program Co-chair: Nancy Lam, Saint Mary's College, [email protected]

Program Co-chair: Ayesha Malhotra, University of Calgary, [email protected]

The Academy of Management Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC@AOM) takes place during the
85th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management on Sunday, 27 July 2025. TLC@AOM is a
“conference within a conference” designed to help Academy members who have a passion for
teaching discuss and learn new teaching practices in an open forum of shared experience.

All participants attending the Annual Meeting including TLC@AOM participants must be AOM
members and registered for the Annual Meeting. Furthermore, to attend TLC@AOM sessions, a
program participant must also be registered for the TLC@AOM conference.

TLC poster sessions

While most accepted proposals will be assigned to the 45-minute interactive session format that
matches prior versions of TLC, an exciting addition to this year’s AOM conference is the poster session
format. Poster sessions encourage open dialogue and are a great way for presenters to share their work
in a less formal setting than traditional sessions, while still being an official part of the program.
Accepted posters will be displayed visually and should summarize innovative teaching techniques,
resources, and/or curriculum innovation. Posters provide an interactive platform for networking and a
venue for presenters to receive immediate feedback on their work. Poster presentations will be
scheduled in one-hour in-person sessions during the TLC on Sunday, 27 July 2025. In-person
attendance is required for all poster sessions.

You are welcome to indicate your presentation mode (symposium vs. poster) in your TLC submission
uploaded manuscript, but it is not necessary to indicate your preferred mode. If your submission is
accepted, you will be notified in April 2025 whether your presentation is slated for a 45-minute
interactive session or a poster session.

Important TLC@AOM Submission Notes

• Submitters do NOT need to be AOM members to submit a proposal to the Annual Meeting.
However, if a proposal is accepted, participants must register to attend the Annual Meeting. All
participants attending the Annual Meeting including TLC@AOM participants must be AOM
members and registered for the Annual Meeting. Furthermore, to attend TLC@AOM sessions, a
program participant must also be registered for the TLC@AOM conference.
• Program participants are highly encouraged to personally present their submissions.
• All participants on submitted TLC@AOM proposals must be available to participate on Sunday, 27
July 2025.
• All TLC@AOM sessions will be delivered in person on-site for a duration of 45 minutes.

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TLC@AOM Submission Topics
Proposals should identify one or more of the following categories that apply:
• Technology in the classroom • Remote/hybrid teaching and
• Measurement of learning learning
• Experiential/Active/Problem-based learning • Curricular design/redesign
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion in education • Teaching resources
• Connecting teaching and learning to community and practice • AI in teaching and student
usage

TLC@AOM Criteria for Acceptance

TLC@AOM submissions should describe an innovative teaching technique or curriculum innovation.
Proposals should explain how the session will promote a high level of interactivity and engagement
amongst TLC@AOM participants. In addition, takeaways for participants should be clearly outlined.
We ask that all TLC@AOM submitters volunteer as TLC reviewers. Be sure to check out the reviewer
guidelines for additional information.
Note: Any proposal that appears to market a product or service is not suitable and will be rejected.

Session Orientations
As a submitter, you may indicate the general orientation of your proposal. The AOM Annual Meeting
program includes these orientations to help attendees identify sessions of interest. The types of
orientations are:
• Diversity • Practice • Teaching
• International • Research

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Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC@AOM) Submission Guidelines for Uploaded Manuscript

Important: Please follow the guidelines and formatting instructions below to draft your proposal. Please
note that proposals will NOT be reviewed if these guidelines and instructions are not met.

1. TLC@AOM proposals must NOT exceed five (5) pages and must include and be organized in the
following order:
a) Cover page includes:
i. The title of the presentation (in Title Case).
ii. The Academy-assigned 5-digit submission number.
iii. Abstract (limit 250 words)
iv. Identification of one or more categories that apply to the proposal (see
“TLC@AOM Submission Topics” listed above).
v. A statement indicating that at least one presenter on the proposal agrees to
register for and attend TLC@AOM in person should the proposal be accepted.
b) Main body includes the following headings:
i. Topic / Introduction: Describe the topic of your presentation and its purpose.
Identify targeted discipline(s) and potential course/program applications.
ii. Interest: Explain why your topic would be of interest to conference participants.
iii. Session Description: Explain what you are planning to do during the session.
Include a description of the presentation, interaction methods to be employed
and the resources required. Provide a detailed breakdown of how the time will be
utilized particularly around engagement and interaction. All sessions should be
structured as 45 minutes in duration. (Optional) Indicate if you prefer to submit
your proposal as a poster session.
iv. Takeaways: Be explicit about what the audience will be able to take away from
your presentation (including any teaching resources or handouts to be
distributed). Describe how attendees might apply the session information to
improve their teaching, if applicable.
c) Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced, 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin all around,
and 8.5" x 11”-page setting.
2. The entire submission must be in ONE document created in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe
Portable Document Format (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf).
3. To facilitate the blind review process, REMOVE ALL AUTHOR-IDENTIFYING INFORMATION,
including acknowledgements, from the uploaded document.
4. Make sure that the file or document uploaded is virus-free before submitting.
5. After uploading the document, it will be automatically converted to Adobe PDF format. Please
make sure that the content of the submission appears and prints correctly as you intended after it
has been converted by using the “view” button.

NOTE: Any proposal that appears to market a product or service is not suitable for the AOM Teaching
and Learning Conference and will be rejected.

If you prefer to discuss your ideas prior to submitting a proposal, please contact
[email protected] by 13 December 2024. Please review the TLC Submission Guidelines prior to
submitting a proposal. The deadline for all submissions is Tuesday, 7 January 2025 at 17:00 ET
(UTC-5/GMT-5). All proposals must be submitted through the AOM Submission Center.

See Appendix 1: Submission Process Overview for a general submission process overview.
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 Caucus (CAU) Submission Information
Caucus Committee Chair: Kip Kiefer, Rollins College; [email protected]

The Caucus Committee invites proposals for caucus sessions to be held at the 85th Annual Meeting of
the Academy of Management, 25 July – 29 July 2025. Caucus sessions will be held in-person from
Sunday, 27 July 2025 through Tuesday, 29 July 2025. Caucuses encompass a wide variety of topics,
and we encourage proposals that feature nascent ideas or ongoing themes that would be interesting
to the AOM community. Innovative proposals that provide conference participants with opportunities
to network, collaborate and develop new ideas should be submitted.

What is a Caucus?
The premise of a caucus is primarily to provide an opportunity for scholars to innovate, share, and
discuss emergent ideas that are still in the incubatory stage. Caucuses are designed to provide a
convenient, informal way for AOM members with shared interests to find one another and to develop
a sense of community within the larger AOM structure as well as to explore potential collaborations in
a forum open to all interested AOM members. Caucus submissions are reviewed and evaluated by the
Caucus Committee.

Caucus Proposal Submission Instructions

All Caucus submissions must be made via the AOM Submission Center. The deadline for all
submissions is Tuesday, 7 January 2025 at 17:00 ET (UTC-5/GMT-5).

Important: Caucus proposals that do not follow the guidelines may not be reviewed.

Important Submission Notes

Submitters do NOT need to be AOM members to submit a proposal to the Annual Meeting. However, if
a proposal is accepted, participants must register to attend the Annual Meeting. All participants
attending the Annual Meeting must be AOM Members and registered for the Annual Meeting.

If you have any questions about Caucus submissions, please contact the Caucus Committee Chair, Kip
Kiefer at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving interesting and innovative caucus
proposals.

Session Orientations
As a submitter, you may indicate the general orientation of your proposal. The AOM Annual Meeting
program includes these orientations to help attendees identify sessions of interest. The types of
orientations are:
• Diversity
• International
• Practice
• Research
• Teaching

See Appendix 1: Submission Process Overview for a general submission process overview.

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Caucus Submission Guidelines for Uploaded Manuscript

Important: Please follow the guidelines and formatting instructions below to draft your proposal. Please
note that proposals will NOT be reviewed if these guidelines and instructions are not met.

I. Questions to guide you as you prepare your caucus proposal:

• Does the proposal encourage development of new ideas or address emerging topics?
• Does the proposal appeal to and interest a broad audience of AOM members?
• Does the proposal encourage collaboration and the free exchange of ideas?
• Does the proposal clearly express goals and desired outcomes?
II. Formatting your Caucus Proposal: Please follow these guidelines to ensure your Caucus
proposal is reviewed.
a. The entire Caucus submission must be in ONE document using one of the following
formats:
• Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf)
• Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx)
• Rich Text Format (.rtf)
b. The Caucus submission includes the following:
1. Title of the caucus (in Title Case).
2. Name, affiliation, email address, and phone number of up to 2 (TWO) Caucus
organizer(s).
3. Abstract or short program description of 50 words.
4. Short description (up to 500 words) of the topical content and delivery plan,
including two bold-font keywords. Figures, graphs, tables, references, etc.
should be included as needed.
5. Names, affiliations, and contact information of 5 (FIVE) AOM members, in
addition to the organizer(s), who support the submission. Note that these five
names will NOT be listed in the program and will NOT be counted in the Rule
of Three + Three. We ask that you include them as a way to verify that the topic
is one that is likely to appeal to at least several AOM members.
6. The 5-digit Academy-assigned electronic submission ID number should appear
in the header (upper right) on the first page of the uploaded document.
c. Make sure that the file or document uploaded is virus-free prior to submitting.
d. After uploading the document, it will be automatically converted to Adobe PDF
format. Please make sure that the content of the submission appears and prints
correctly as you intended after it has been converted by using the “view” button.

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Appendix 1: Submission Process Overview

1. Go to the Submission Center and use the “Sign In” button. Use the “Sign In” button even if you
do not yet have an account or if you forgot your username and/or password.
2. Use the following guidelines when entering the on-screen title and abstract of your
submission.
• Use Title Case for the submission title. Only the first letter of each major title word
should be in uppercase (capital letter). Do NOT submit the title or abstract in all
uppercase (capital letters). Prepositions and conjunctions should not be in uppercase
(capitalized) in the title. Example: “Conceptual and Methodological Issues Associated
with Cross-Cultural Research.”
• The abstract should not exceed 250 words.
• Enter or copy and paste the submission title and abstract into their respective fields as
is. Do not use the “enter” or “return” keys.

3. Your 5-digit AOM submission ID number is generated and displayed after you save your entries
on the “Title” entry screen. Please reference this number whenever you contact the program
volunteers or technical support.
4. You may submit to up to three divisions or interest groups (DIGs) for symposium submissions.
You will need to select three keywords for EACH DIG that you submit to.
5. Upload your submission to the Submission Center. Your uploaded submission (for papers
ONLY) must not include any author identifying information. Your submission must comply
with the guidelines and formatting instructions, or your submission may NOT be reviewed.
6. Finalize your submission by acknowledging several statements on a checklist. If your
submission is not finalized, it will NOT be reviewed. Please proofread your entry carefully
since this is what will appear in the final program. If any information is entered incorrectly, it
will be incorrectly listed in the program.

Help is available at the AOM Support Center. The support team will attempt to respond within 1
business day. Please recognize that the support team and submission system will be busy
processing a high volume of requests just before the submission deadline. Please do not wait
until the last minute to submit! If the support team response does not resolve your problem or is
not clear, you can call +1-914-326-1800, Monday-Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 (9am – 5pm) ET (NY
time). The support team is not available 23 December 2024 – 1 January 2025.

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 Appendix 2: “Call for Submissions” Specific to Sponsors

From the Divisions and Interest Groups (DIG) list, click on either PDW for the Professional
Development Workshop “Call” for that DIG, or Scholarly for the paper and symposium “Call” for that
DIG. Click on the name of the Academy-wide “Call”, or Affiliate group to view their specific “Call”.

Divisions and Interest Groups Affiliates (PDW)

PDW Scholarly Africa Academy of Management (AFAM)
Careers (CAR) Careers (CAR) Asia Academy of Management (AAM)
Communication, Digital Communication, Digital Iberoamerican Academy of Management
Technology, and Organization Technology, and Organization (IAM)
(CTO) (CTO) Indian Academy of Management (INDAM)
Conflict Management (CM) Conflict Management (CM)
Critical Management Studies (CMS) Critical Management Studies (CMS)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Academy-wide Calls
(DEI)
Entrepreneurship (ENT) Entrepreneurship (ENT) Caucus (CAU)
Health Care Management (HCM) Health Care Management (HCM) Teaching and Learning Conference
Human Resources (HR) Human Resources (HR) (TLC)
International Management (IM) International Management (IM)
Management Consulting (MC) Management Consulting (MC)
Management Education and Management Education and
Development (MED) Development (MED)
Management History (MH) Management History (MH)
Management, Spirituality and Management, Spirituality and
Religion (MSR) Religion (MSR)
Managerial and Organizational Managerial and Organizational
Cognition (MOC) Cognition (MOC)
Operations and Supply Chain Operations and Supply Chain
Management (OSCM) Management (OSCM)
Organization and Management Organization and Management
Theory (OMT) Theory (OMT)
Organization Development & Organization Development &
Change (ODC) Change (ODC)
Organizational Behavior (OB) Organizational Behavior (OB)
Organizational Neuroscience and Organizational Neuroscience and
Biology (NEUB) Biology (NEUB)
Organizations and the Natural Organizations and the Natural
Environment (ONE) Environment (ONE)
Public and Nonprofit (PNP) Public and Nonprofit (PNP)
Research Methods (RM) Research Methods (RM)
Social Issues in Management (SIM) Social Issues in Management (SIM)
Strategic Management (STR) Strategic Management (STR)
Strategizing Activities and Practices Strategizing Activities and Practices
(SAP) (SAP)
Technology and Innovation Technology and Innovation
Management (TIM) Management (TIM)
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 Appendix 3: Frequently Asked Submission and Reviewer Questions

When is the deadline to submit a proposal for the AOM Annual Meeting?
The deadline for ALL submissions is Tuesday, 7 January 2025 at 17:00 ET (UTC-5/GMT-5). All
submissions must be entered in the Submission Center by this time, i.e., a 5-digit submission ID is
assigned to your proposal. No exceptions! This deadline applies to the following submission types:
Caucus
Paper
Poster
Professional Development Workshop (PDW)
Symposium (Panel and Presenter)
Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC@AOM)

Do I have to be a member to submit a proposal?

You do not need to be a member to submit a proposal for the Academy of Management’s Annual
Meeting. If you are not an Academy member, you must still create an account with basic contact
information which will be linked to your submission(s). If your submission is accepted, and you attend
the conference to participate in a session, you will need to join the Academy and register for the
conference.

What are the guidelines for submissions?

The submission guidelines can be found online for professional development workshop proposals,
paper submissions, symposium submissions, caucus proposals, and the Teaching and Learning
Conference submissions.

Can I submit a paper previously presented at a conference?

At the time of submission, submitted papers must not have been previously presented at an AOM
Annual Meeting. Submitted papers must not have been published or accepted for publication by AOM
or non-AOM publications. If a paper is under review, it must NOT appear in print or online at AOM or
non-AOM publications before the AOM Annual Meeting. No changes in the paper title, abstract,
authorship, and actual paper can occur after the submission deadline. If your paper was previously
presented at the AOM, you must be able to show significant changes from your original presented
proposal.

Does my paper submission need to be the full paper, or can it be an abstract?

A paper submission must be a fully developed manuscript, which includes an abstract, but not only
the abstract. We require the full proposal be uploaded with your completed, finalized submission, or
your submission may not be sent for review. For more specific details regarding the guidelines for
paper submissions, please see the paper submission guidelines.

Can I submit to more than one Division, Interest Group, or Affiliate?

Professional Development Workshop (PDW): You must submit your PDW to one primary sponsoring
group, with an option to suggest additional, potential co-sponsoring groups.
Paper: Your paper proposal can only be submitted to one sponsoring group.
Poster: Your poster proposal can only be submitted to one sponsoring group.
Symposium: You may submit your symposium proposal to up to three sponsoring groups.
Caucus: Your caucus proposal can only be submitted to the Caucus Committee.
Teaching & Learning Conference (TLC): Your TLC proposal can only be submitted to the TLC
Committee.
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Will I be able to edit my submission?
You will be able to edit your submission and upload revisions, UNTIL you finalize your submission.
Once the submission is finalized, you will not be able to edit any part of the submission, upload a
revised proposal, nor add participants. Please ensure you have completed every item on the
finalization checklist before finalizing your submission.

How do I update my submission profile?

To review or edit your profile, please sign in to your AOM account on the aom.org website.

I uploaded a revised file, but I still see the original version.

If you do not see the revised proposal after it has been re-uploaded, it is likely that your browser had
the original document cached so you did not immediately see the revised version even though the
upload was successful. Please try to clear your browser's cache, or quit all your browser sessions, or
try another browser, or even use another computer if necessary and try again to see if the version you
see in the Submission Center is correct.

I missed the deadline. Can I get an extension?

The “Call for Submissions”, including the submission deadline, is posted on the AOM website in
November. We encourage all submitters to enter their proposals in the Submission Center as early as
possible to have sufficient time to start a submission, review the submission guidelines, resolve
issues, and ask questions. Due to the schedule for program volunteers who devote their time to
reviewing and accepting thousands of submissions, we cannot extend the submission deadline.

Do I have to register for the AOM Annual Meeting if my submission is accepted?

If your submission is accepted, and you attend the conference to participate in a session, you will
need to join the Academy and register for the conference. If a colleague or co-author attends the
conference to present your accepted proposal, then you will not need to register, but your colleague
will.

When is the review period?

Reviewers will begin receiving their review assignments on 16 January 2025 and will have until 13
February 2025 to complete reviews. Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may NOT be
used as a resource in reviewing submissions.

How many submissions will I be asked to review?

Volunteer reviewers can sign up for no more than two Divisions or Interest Groups and will receive no
more than three (3) assignments per division or interest group.

What is the deadline to submit my review?

The deadline to submit your review(s) is 13 February 2025.

When will the conference Proceedings be available?

The AOM Annual Meeting Proceedings will be available in late June.

Will my submission be included in the Proceedings?

The AOM Annual Meeting Proceedings includes the on-screen titles and abstracts of all accepted
papers, posters, and symposia as well as abridged versions of the program’s “Best Papers” (top 10%)
as designated by the division and interest group Program Chairs. The abridged (6-page) format is used
because publication of papers at their full length would preclude subsequent journal publication. The
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abridged papers are available only to conference registrants of the Academy of Management Annual
Meeting.

When will I know if my proposal has been accepted?

Decision notifications are sent at the end of March.

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