Academy of Management

Membership

The Academy of Management comprises more than 15,700 members from 90 countries. Its membership includes researchers from colleges, universities, and research organizations, as well as practitioners who work in businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Although there are no requirements to become a member, those interested in joining the academy must apply to one of four membership categories: (a) academic (e.g., researcher, teacher); (b) executive (e.g., management, consultant); (c) student; and (d) emeritus (i.e., member for at least 10 years prior to retirement). A majority of the membership is in the academic category.

Mission

The mission of the Academy of Management is to enhance the profession of management by advancing the scholarship and enriching the professional development of its members. The academy is also dedicated to shaping management research and education. Several core values guide the achievement of this mission: (a) to conduct and share high-quality research, teaching, and practical applications of management; (b) to promote and encourage ethical conduct in activities pertaining to management research, teaching, and practice; (c) to foster an environment that respects diverse points of view; (d) to encourage members to share their knowledge of management and new developments in the field with members located in different institutions and countries; and (e) to build opportunities for professional collaboration and networking to advance the field.

Functions

The Academy of Management sponsors a number of activities in pursuit of its mission. Each year, the academy holds an annual meeting, which is attended by more than 6,000 people. This meeting provides a setting in which to share research and expertise in all disciplines of management via invited papers, competitive paper sessions, panel discussions, symposia, workshops, eminent speakers, and special sessions for doctoral students.

In addition, the Academy of Management publishes a variety of management-related periodicals. Among these publications are four scholarly journals: (a) Academy of Management Learning and Education, (b) Academy of Management Journal, (c) Academy of Management Review, and (d) Academy of Management Executive. The Academy of Management also publishes a newsletter and a best papers proceedings CD from its annual meeting. Each division within the academy disseminates newsletters for its members, as well.

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