European Academy of Management 'Chairperson': Call for Nominations

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Deadline 31 March 2024

The European Academy of Management (EURAM) is an academic learned society founded in 2001 to advance the scholarship of general management in Europe. Its engaged scholars and reflective practitioners embrace openness, inclusivity, internationality, and cultural diversity. Presently, EURAM is seeking a senior academician to chair its recently formed governing board. Duties will include, but are not restricted to, the following:

  • Acting as a chief spokesperson and ambassador of the Academy;
  • Presiding over the General Assembly and Board meetings;
  • Providing leadership in the external relations of the Academy;
  • Increasing the visibility and impact of the Academy.

Aspiring Chairpersons should possess the following attributes:

  1. A full professorial track record of responsible research, as evidenced by publications in both books and peer-reviewed articles, and a proven excellence in pedagogy;
  2. A distinguished international reputation, as evidenced by sustained global academic activity with established networks of academicians and academies;
  3. An active contribution to EURAM at a senior level, as evidenced by at least five years of membership, and successful continuous activity at a Vice-President level or its equivalent.

Suitably qualified candidates should ‘self-nominate’. Nominations should be addressed to Francesca Cuomo (Vice President for Governance) at f.cuomo@uea.ac.uk and include a response to the three attributes above and a current curriculum. Nominations should arrive by noon on 31st March 2024.

The nominations will be considered for their comprehensiveness by a Nomination Committee consisting of Peter McKiernan (founding Dean of EURAM’s Fellows College); Kathrin M. Moeslein (past President and Fellow) and, Francesca Cuomo (Vice President for Governance). Successful nominations will progress to an election process among the membership of EURAM. The election process will be overseen by the Nomination Committee. The election will run in a single stage and on a ‘first past the post’ basis. The candidates’ CV & Policy Statement will be shared with the membership. At least two candidates shall be included in the ballot to run the election in April 2024.  

 

The Nomination Committee

Peter McKiernan 
Kathrin M. Moeslein 
Francesca Cuomo

 

 

6th Edition of the EURAM Edith Penrose Award for Trailblazing Researchers Sponsored by INSEAD

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Dear colleague,

We are pleased to call for (self-)nominations for the EURAM Edith Penrose Award sponsored by INSEAD. The deadline to apply is 10 April 2024.

To be trailblazing a scholar will demonstrate how they have challenged established wisdom and have been the first to propose a new, alternative or complementary view of it: i.e., they have blazed a new trail (as did Penrose in 1959).

In no more than 250 words they will demonstrate why their work should be considered a trailblazing contribution in a specific field on enquiry that falls under the auspices of EURAM.

In addition, they should nominate a referee that the committee might consult in the process of determining the Award.

The Award will reflect EURAM's emphasis on multidisciplinary theoretical perspectives and methodological pluralism as well as critical examinations of the historical and philosophical roots of management theory and praxis and also the values of rigor and relevance for creating impactful knowledge to which both EURAM and INSEAD adhere.

The Award value is €5,000, generously provided by INSEAD.

How to apply

The applications can be either self-candidatures or nominations of other researchers judged to deserve it. Each applicant can make multiple nominations, provided that one nomination letter is submitted for each nominee.

The nomination letter should provide an argumentation for why the nominee/s (or applicant) should be considered a trailblazer in a given management research area, including the references for the publication/s which substantiate such claim. The letter should not be longer than 250 words. In addition, they should nominate a referee that the committee might consult in the process of determining the Award.

The winner should be either a current member of EURAM or become a member in order to accept the Award (please contact luisa.jaffe@euram.academy for queries about membership status).

Applications should be submitted online by 10 April 2024. A designated committee will choose the winner(s), based on the criteria of originality, rigor, relevance and impactfulness mentioned above.

Click here to apply

The Edith Penrose Award was given to: 

2019: Jay Barney, University of Utah

2020: Stewart Clegg, University of Technology Sydney

2021: Amy Whitaker, University of New York

2022: Giovanni Dosi, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa 
          Anna  Grandori, Bocconi University

2023: Barbara Czarniawska, University of Gothenburg

The winner(s) will be announced at the EURAM 2024 Conference in Bath in June 2024.

Best wishes,
Hervé Dumez, Vice President Research

Bio of Edith Penrose

Edith (Elura Tilton) Penrose (1914–1996) was a USA-born British citizen who spent significant time of her academic career in Europe, first at the London School of Economics and later becoming the first woman faculty in INSEAD who also served as Dean for Faculty. She published several articles and books, some of which became seminal in the management field, such as her 1952 article challenging the biological or evolutionary analogy of the firm and her book titled ‘The Theory of the Growth of the Firm’ first published in 1959 in which she challenged the then dominant (economics’) view of the optimal size of the firm: firms continue to grow because their managers identify in firms’ resources potential of  generating new services and serving a market need. That is why Penrose is considered the forerunner of the resource-based view of the firm.

 

EURAM Stagiaire

From February to June 2024

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Draft Job Description for an intern, part-time

Period: from February 2024 to June 2024

The European Academy of Management (EURAM) is a professional community of engaged management scholars and reflective practitioners - open, inclusive, international and cross-cultural.

EURAM places a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary theoretical perspectives and methodological pluralism, and promotes critical examinations of the historical and philosophical roots of management theory and praxis. 

EURAM aims to enhance the quality of research, improve its relevance for responsible and effective practice and contribute to the social and political discourse on management.

 

The intern‘s main responsibilities will be to:

  • Assist in the organisation of a doctoral colloquium and a large academic conference to take place in Bath (UK) with 2000 attendees as well as support in organising membership meetings and workshops
  • Produce statistics and reports on an on-going basis
  • Work on ad hoc projects which might include identifying funding opportunities, developing a job market enhancing the website, developing the association’s communication tools, building databases of the various stakeholders, etc.

Candidate’s profile:

Bachelor in in communication, event management, business administration

Desirable experience:

  • Previous professional experience in a non-for profit organisation
  • Experience in event organisation

 

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in an international environment;
  • Team player capable of working under pressure in a small and dynamic environment;
  • Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc);
  • Some experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) for websites and with Custom Relationship Management platforms (CRM) is a plus.
  • Have good organisational skills and the ability to work within a small team and under pressure;
  • Have the ability to multitask without losing track of details;
  • Be enthusiastic and show willingness to learn;
  • Have excellent oral and written English and ideally working knowledge of another European language;
  • A valid working permit to work in Belgium.

By the end of the project, the intern will have:

  • A good understanding of all aspects, including governance, operational and legal of the running of a complex non-profit organization and international conference;
  • First-hand experience of managing long-term customer relations through a variety of media
  • Independently produced research-based reports for operational use;
  • Liaising with partners across Europe and the world from the academic, business and policy sector.

We offer a friendly and international working environment. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and take initiatives. EURAM will cover public transportation costs. Should the stagiaire have completed his/her studies, the remuneration will follow the Belgian remuneration scheme for stagiaires.

To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter by email to info@euram.academy 15 January 2024, with subject “Internship Application 2024”. Only pre-selected candidates will be notified. Interviews will take place in December/January in Brussels.

The successful candidate is expected in February 2024.

 

Expressions of Interest to Organise a Future EURAM Annual Conference in 2026 or 2027

The Annual Conference is the main event of the academy where our members meet and exchange. EURAM Conferences are growing and can attract up to 2,000 delegates from Europe and beyond.

The Conference gives an opportunity to scholars, PhDs or more senior ones, to present their latest research and receive feedback. Other events allow them to network with like-minded colleagues in one or more of the 13 existing Strategic Interest Groups.  There are also all-academy events and time for social activities.

EURAM has been to a variety of countries and continues to explore Europe and beyond to develop existing and new communities.

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Expression of Interest

The initial expression of interest should not be longer than 2 pages, and include:

  • Motivation;
  • Proposed dates;
  • Location and facilities; capacity (expect +/- 1800 participants in the main conference attending sessions in +/- 60 parallel rooms from a Tuesday afternoon to Friday afternoon (3.5 days in total), +/- 80 participants in the Doctoral Colloquium to be held on Monday and Tuesday preceding the main conference);
  • Estimated costs of facilities;
  • Universities and other organisations to be involved;
  • Key personnel involved – conference chair(s) and other members of the local organising committee (LOC);
  • Experience with organising conferences and previous involvement in EURAM events;
  • Hotel capacity in the vicinity;
  • Accessibility of the venue
  • Sponsorship opportunities;
  • Optional: short video about the university, location and facilities.

Proposals are reviewed by the Executive Committee. Proposals will be assessed based on:

  • The size, quality and reputation of business school or faculty of management
  • Presence of research interests in a wide range of management disciplines
  • Overall capacity and accessibility
  • Hotel capacity
  • Venue costs
  • Experience of the LOC and the prior involvement with EURAM.
  • Geographical location considering past (and future) EURAM conferences
  • Attractiveness of the location apart from the aspects mentioned above (e.g., history, architecture, culture …).

Calendar

  • 30 October: 2-Page Document sent to luisa.jaffe@euram.academy
  • November 2023: Proposals examined by Executive Committee and Board
  • Early December 2023: Shortlisted candidates contacted for the organisation of a site visit
  • Spring 2024: Site visits
  • June 2024: Full bid and presentation to the Executive Committee and Board 

Should the proposal be (pre)selected, a site visit will be organised to assess feasibility. More detailed criteria assessed are listed here * (hyperlink, for this text, under the text).

The conference host is selected at least three years in advance and will be working with the Vice President Conferences, EURAM staff and the Professional Conference Organiser on a project cycle of 24 months.

An agreement detailing the roles and responsibilities of each party involved will be signed between EURAM and the hosting university.

For any questions, please contact luisa.jaffe@euram.academy.

 

Webinar: "Addressing problems arising from endogeneity in management research"

25 September 2023, from 15:00 to 16:00 CEST

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We are pleased to invite you to join a EURAM Webinar on 25 September 2023, from 15:00 to 16:00 CEST: 

Title: Addressing problems arising from endogeneity in management research
Speaker: Professor Marco Giarratana, Vice-Rector of Research and Coordination, IE University, Madrid, Spain

Summary: Endogeneity in quantitative research is one of the most common problems that prevent management researchers from specifying models accurately and making causal claims. In this EURAM webinar, Professor Marco Giarratana will draw on his experience as an associate editor, member of editorial boards and research funding councils to discuss how appropriate research design and statistical techniques can help address endogeneity concerns and mitigate problems.  

Registration: To attend, please register here. 
You will receive a secure link a few days before the webinar.

Organiser: Panos Desyllas, Vice President Research Funding

Webinar: "Applying for Starting Grants by the European Research Council (ERC)"

23 October 2023, 15:00-16:00 CEST

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We are pleased to invite you to join a EURAM Webinar on 23 October 2023, 15:00-16:00 CEST: 

Title: "Applying for Starting Grants by the European Research Council (ERC)"

Speaker: Adriana Cristoiu, ERCEA; SH1 panel: Economics, Finance, Management

Summary: The ERC, set up by the European Union in 2007, is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research in any field, without predetermined priorities. It funds creative researchers of any nationality and age to run projects based across Europe. In this EURAM webinar, Adriana Cristoiu will present information about Starting Grants, which are designed to support talented Principal Investigators at the career stage at which they are starting their own independent research team or programme. 

Registration: will open in September 2023. 

Organiser: Panos Desyllas, Vice President Research Funding

 

 

 

EDAMBA and EURAM join forces

Tuesday, 26 January 2021 17:30 Brusssels time

EDAMBA and EURAM join forces to advance thinking on practice and quality standards in doctoral education and supervision in management and business studies across Europe and beyond.

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A new generation of early stage researchers and educators is facing rapidly evolving global research, policy-making and practice challenges. The two associations have agreed to work together to move forward the debate and thinking on how to train new generations of researchers to address these challenges and to build a rich and diverse scholarly community that educates and produces knowledge which is relevant to society."