Calls & Announcements
Call for Papers
Seventh International Conference on Emotions and
Organizational Life (EMONET VII)
Researchers interested in studying emotions in organizational settings are invited to submit papers for EMONET VII, to be held in Montreal, Canada, August 4–5, 2010. The conference is organized by the Emonet e-mail discussion group, an international network of scholars working in this field, established in January 1997 and now affiliated with the Academy of Management’s list server.
Theoretical and empirical papers are invited on any topic of relevance to the study of emotions at work, including the determinants of emotion; the nature and description of emotion; and processes and effects of emotion at the organizational, team, and individual levels. The conference papers will be considered for inclusion in Volumes 7 and 8 of the JAI Press Annual Series, Research on Emotion in Organizations, now published by Emerald Group Publishing (see www.emeraldinsight.com/1746-9791.htm). Papers on the twin themes, compassion and passion and green management are especially welcome.
The deadline for receipt of papers is March 15, 2010. Papers should be submitted via the Emonet Web site (see below) and will be subject to blind review. Papers should be no longer than 40 pages of double-spaced 12-point Times Roman text in length and should be formatted according to the submission guidelines for the Academy of Management. See the Emonet Web site for more details.
Papers for Emonet VII must be submitted via the conference submission links on the Emonet Web site,http://www.uq.edu.au/emonet/ (click on the Emonet VII link). For more information, please e-mail one of the conference co-chairs, Neal M. Ashkanasy (UQ Business School, University of Queensland), n.ashkanasy@uq.edu.au; Charmine E. J. Härtel (Department of Management, Monash University), charmine.hartel@buseco.monash.edu.au; or Wilfred J. Zerbe (Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary), wilfred.zerbe@haskayne.ucalgary.ca.
Call for Papers: Kenneth E. Clark Student Research Award
The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) is sponsoring the Kenneth E. Clark Student Research Award, our annual competition to recognize outstanding unpublished papers by undergraduate and graduate students. Winner will receive a prize of $1,500 and a trip to CCL to present the paper in a colloquium.
Submissions may be either empirically or conceptually based, and the contents should focus on some aspect of leadership or leadership development.
Submissions will be judged by (1) degree to which the paper addresses issues and trends that are significant to the study of leadership; (2) extent to which the paper shows consideration of the relevant theoretical and empirical literature; (3) extent to which the paper makes a conceptual or empirical contribution; (4) implications of the research for application to leadership identification and development. Researchers associated with CCL will anonymously review papers.
Papers must be authored and submitted only by graduate (must have graduated within 1 year of submission due date) or undergraduate students. Entrants must provide a letter from a faculty member certifying that a student wrote the paper. Entrants should submit four copies of an article-length paper. Name of the author(s) should appear only on the title page of the paper. Title page should include authors’ affiliations, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers.
Papers are limited to 30 double-spaced pages, excluding title page, abstract, tables, figures, and references. Papers should be prepared according to current edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Entries (accompanied by faculty letters) must be received by October 9, 2009. Winning paper will be announced by January 8, 2010. Submit entries to:
David Altman, PhD
Executive Vice President
Research, Innovation and Product Development
Center for Creative Leadership
One Leadership Place
P.O. Box 26300
Greensboro, N.C. 27438 6300
Call for Submissions
2010 Conference on Commitment
Advances and Debates Surrounding Workplace Commitments
November 5–7, 2010 Columbus, OH
This conference brings together a community of scholars interested in the phenomenon of commitment to share and discuss ideas and findings relating to the conference theme of “Advances and Debates Surrounding Workplace Commitments.” The purpose of this conference is to advance the literature by promoting leading-edge thinking on all aspects and forms of commitment in organizational contexts regardless of bases, mindsets, or targets (e.g., commitment to organizations—employing or other; people; teams; occupation; goals; routines; change efforts; decisions; values; etc.).
The conference will be a mix of invited (30%) and peer-reviewed (70%) presentations. There will be a single track of presentations of a variety of lengths and formats. The small size of the conference promotes opportunities for informal interaction and dialogue among attendees to facilitate networking, collaboration, the sharing of ideas, and in-depth discussions. A special issue of Human Resource Management Review will be developed from the best presentations and ideas from the conference.
Individuals interested in participating must submit an abstract for consideration by March 15, 2010. Submitted proposals may be for single paper presentation but other formats (e.g., debates, panel discussions, round tables, symposia) are welcome and encouraged. Submissions may address any aspect of workplace commitments with a preference given to those with the greatest potential to advance the literature. Specifically, submissions are sought that (a) summarize recent advances; (b) highlight new insights, perspectives, methodologies, or measures that may advance commitment theory and research; or (c) seek to resolve current issues or debates in the literature. A program committee will evaluate the submitted abstracts, and submitters will be notified of program decisions by mid May 2010.
For more information and detailed submission instructions, visit the conference Web site (http://fisher.osu.edu/~klein_12/Commitment.htm) or contact the conference organizer, Howard J. Klein, at klein_12@fisher.osu.edu.
Call for Papers: “State of the Practice” Edition
Journal of Business and Psychology (JBP)
We are soliciting proposals for the next edition of the “State of the Practice” to be published in 2010. Deadline for proposal submissions is August 1, 2009. With this special issue the JBP is looking to break new ground in the field of I-O psychology by bridging the gap between scientist and practitioner. This special edition provides authors with the unique opportunity to speak directly to the academic community and help shape their thinking and research agenda. All proposals will be peer reviewed. Authors of accepted proposals will have until January 1, 2010 to complete and submit an 8–12 page double-spaced manuscript for final review. Sample current topics in organizations today include:
- Should organizations share talent calls? (i.e., tell people if they are a high potential or not).
- What is the right measure of employee engagement to use?
- How do you accurately identify employee potential?
- What is the real impact of having an articulated employer brand?
Submit proposals to the JBP State of the Practice Guest Editor, Allan H. Church at ahchurch@aol.com. Each proposal should be no more than 2–3 pages and follow the format below:
Title: Catchy title that will draw attention.
Topic: Description of topic to be covered and why this is a hot issue or cutting-edge practice.
Practice: Description of current practice elements to be discussed in depth.
Research: Description of research areas or questions to be raised. This is key. Authors will lay out a research needs agenda. It is through this effort that we are attempting to bridge the research/practice divide—messages from the front line informing and motivating the science of the discipline.
Sources: List a few key sources from the literature, popular press, or Internet (if any exist) that will be used to ground the submission.
Call for Empirical Papers: Journal of Business and Psychology
Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the Millennial Generation
For centuries, there has been a keen interest in, and many stereotypes about, how generations differ in their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. The assumptions about generational differences are often informed by myth rather than research. Recently, there has been considerable discussion about the generation born between 1977 and 2000. This generation has been labeled Millennials, the Net Generation, Echo Boomers, iGeneration, and Generation Y. In light of the global economic crisis, some have been labeling them Recession Generation. For ease of discussion, we’re going to label this group Millenials.
This special issue of the Journal of Business and Psychology will examine Millennials from multiple perspectives and lay out a research agenda. One section will include invited, nonempirical papers from scholars representing different disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences such as economics, demography, personality and social psychology, developmental psychology, business, public policy, and sociology. A second section, which is the focus of this call for empirical papers, will include empirical studies on Millennials. We are seeking submissions of empirical manuscripts from scholars who have empirical research on Millennials. We are more interested in manuscripts from large national or international datasets than we are in studies on small, narrowly defined samples. Up to three empirical papers will be included.
If you are interested in submitting a manuscript, send a one-page abstract or summary of the study to David Altman so that the editors can ensure that the proposed manuscript is suitable for the special issue. Manuscripts are due to the journal no later than August 1, 2009. The recommended length of manuscript is 3,000–6,000 words. The special issue is likely to be published in early 2010. Inquiries about the special issue should be directed to David Altman, PhD, Editor Millennials Special Issue, Altmand@ccl.org. 1-336-286-4463 (Eastern Time Zone).
Organizational Frontiers: Call for Book Prospectus
A new editorial board (Eduard Salas [Series Editor], Wally Borman, Adrienne Colella, Jose Cortina, Joan R. Rentsch, Tammy Allen, and Gary Johns) has recently been appointed to SIOP’s Organizational Frontiers series, and the board is currently seeking submissions of book prospectus for future volumes.
The Organizational Frontiers series publishes books on cutting-edge theory, research, and theory-driven practice in industrial-organizational psychology with an objective to inform and stimulate research for SIOP members and others in I-O and related fields.
“It’s a very prestigious, visible series for our members where different views about theories and research can be articulated in a coherent volume,” Series Editor Eduardo Salas said. “So really it’s an excellent way to promote or science and its relevance to organizations.”
Forthcoming titles of the Organizational Frontiers series include Learning, Training, and Development in Organizations (2009), Adverse Impact: Implications for Organizational Staffing and High Stakes (2009), and Error in Organizations (2010).
Recent volumes of the series include Commitment in Organizations: Accumulated Wisdom and New Directions (2009), Team Effectiveness in Complex Organizations: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives and Approaches (2008), Work Motivation: Past, Present and Future (2008), and The Psychology of Conflict and Conflict Management in Organizations (2007).
For more information on recent or upcoming volumes, visit the Organizational Frontiers Web site at www.psypress.com/siop-organizational-frontiers/ or purchase the books at SIOP’s online store, Pub Hub, at www.siop.org/PubHub.
To submit your prospectus or volume ideas, contact Series Editor Eduardo Salas at esalas@ist.ucf.edu or any member of the editorial board.
SIOP’s New I-O Blog Launched: Submit Your Posts and Thoughts
Whether you want to keep up with the events at SIOP’s events or stay up to date on news and issues in the I-O community, make sure you check out SIOP’s new blog!
The SIOP Exchange: The official blog of I-O psychology is now available to the public and open for post submissions and comments from SIOP members and the I-O community.
Officially launching at this year’s SIOP annual conference, The SIOP Exchange is a blog that facilitates communication and community within SIOP and the larger I-O field. The blog is open to the public as well as members, and anyone can comment on the various posts and editorials on the site.
Visit The Exchange now at www.siopexchange.typepad.com or by clicking the SIOP Exchange link on the SIOP homepage. Check back often for new posts and editorials from SIOP members on a variety of issues important to the I-O field, and be sure to keep the discussion going by posting your opinions through post comments.
Features include:
- Blogs posts: Timely and interesting posts from SIOP members about current news and events in the field of I-O psychology.
- Comments: Commenting capabilities, so SIOP members and the community can share their opinions and discuss blog posts.
- Events: An events calendar for SIOP and other I-O events.
- News: Up-to-the-minute Google news on the topic of I-O psychology.
- Polls and surveys: The capability to post polls and surveys for SIOP members as well as the general public.
You can also submit your own post ideas. If you have an idea for an editorial, news, or other post, submit them on The Exchange’s “Submit a Topic Idea!” page. Questions can be sent to Ted Hayes (Theodore.Hayes@opm.gov), Zack Horn (zhorn@aptima.com) or Charles Handler (chandler@rocket-hire.com) from the SIOP Electronic Communications Committee.
2009 MSU Symposium on Multicultural Psychology
Registrations are now being accepted for “Conducting Multinational Research Projects in Organizational Psychology: Challenges and Opportunities,” a conference that is part of the biennial Symposium of Multicultural Psychology at Michigan State University. The conference is cosponsored by the Center for Multicultural Psychology Research, the International Business Center, and the Department of Management at Michigan State University. The conference will be held October 11 and 12 at The Henry Center for Executive Development at Michigan State in Lansing Michigan. The goal of the symposium is to identify the best practices and methodological lessons learned from conducting large-scale multinational projects and will feature renowned researchers as invited speakers, breakout and discussion groups for interchange on one’s own cross-cultural research, and a poster session. For further details, please visit http://psychology.msu.edu/CMPR/msu_symposium.aspx.
APA Division 47: Exercise and Sport Psychology Presents the 31st Annual Running Psychologists’
APA 5K Ray’s Race and 3K Walk. The application is here: http://www.apa.org/about/division/div47.html.
Journal of Organizational Behavior Special Issue
Call for Papers: Coping With Economic Stressors:
Job Insecurity, Job Loss, Unemployment, and Underemployment
Guest Editors: Ute-Christine Klehe and Annelies van Vianen, University of Amsterdam, and Jelena Zikic, York University
Deadline for submissions: April 30, 2010
This special issue aims to strengthen these cross-links and to stimulate interaction between the related yet distinct research on job insecurity and job loss, unemployment, and underemployment. Ideally, the issue will encourage researchers to share ideas with one another at both the conceptual and methodological levels and to foster a more positive outlook and a better integration of existing and emerging theoretical perspectives.
We invite theoretical and empirical papers that address the coping mechanisms and strategies used by individuals, families, employment agencies, and/or voluntary or governmental organizations to address economic stressors such as job insecurity, job loss, unemployment, and underemployment. Examples of potential topics for contributions:
- worker’s deciding between economic stressors
- creative ways of coping
- the roles of leisure activities and volunteer work
- resiliency and the role of positive experiences related to economic stressors
- daily diary studies about the self-regulatory processes underlying coping
- the interplay of coping on an individual and a group level (e.g., among colleagues, within families)
- the influence of family and social networks on coping goals, strategies, and success
- changes in coping strategies and well-being over time; changes in perception and attractiveness of different jobs
- effects of different reemployment interventions (on KSAs and motivation)
- consequences of economic stressors on work–life balance, different life facets, career adaptability, countertheoretical consequences, consequences from a community perspective
The Journal of Organizational Behavior’s usual guidelines for special issues apply. A full version of this call for papers with further details about the submission and review process can be found at http://www.siop.org/Calls_and_Announcemets/JOB.pdf.
Call for Papers
II International Congress on Organizational Psychology
“Crisis, Opportunity, and Change on Human Capital Management
and Their Effects on Health”
To be held on October 22, 23, and 24 of 2009 at the Auditorium “Dr. Roberto Mendiola Orta” of the Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud of the Universidad de Guadalajara (Av. Sierra Nevada and Av. Cáucaso, Colonia Independencia, C.P. 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México).
Proposals: Free work conferences or posters can be presented.
Concerning the conferences (free work), they have to be presented with a 300- to 500-word abstract, or one page and should include one complete version of the work with 8 to 20 pages. Additionally, if the original work is in English, author(s) should include the abstract in Spanish too.
All proposals should be sent by September 2009 in electronic and printed versions.
The Organising Chair will answer the author(s) when the work is accepted by September 10, 2009.
Information, registration, submit proposals to:
Departamento de Psicología Aplicada. Avenida Sierra Nevada 950 Puerta 16 Edificio I planta baja. Colonia Independencia, código postal 44340. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México. Telephone (33)3617 4329 and (33)1058 5200 Ext. 3650. Raúl Flores Carrillo, Chief of the department. Electronic addresses:
congreorganizacional@yahoo.con.mx
www.cucs.udg.mx/psicologiaaplicada
http://es.geocities.com/congreorganizacion