Dear Management History Enthusiasts,
We are excited to launch our newsletter initiative by sharing this week's insights from our community with you.
22nd Biennial CHARM Conference
The Management History Division of the Academy of Management invites submissions for the CHARM Conference, scheduled to take place at Brunel University London from June 5-8, 2025. The conference will explore a range of topics, including the histories of marketing practices, branding, and advertising. This event presents an excellent opportunity for scholars to contribute to the discourse on the evolution of marketing disciplines. For more details, please visit this link.
Book of the Month initiative: The Evolution of Management Thought
We are pleased to launch our "Book of the Month" series with an in-depth examination of the evolution of management theory from its early foundations to contemporary challenges. This book offers valuable insights into key management figures and theories that have shaped modern practices, making it essential reading for those interested in the historical underpinnings of management.
New Research Alert
A noteworthy article published in the Journal of Management History by Sara Poggesi and Michela Mari focuses on immigrant entrepreneurship, specifically among women. This research addresses an important yet underrepresented area in academic management studies and provides a comprehensive historical overview of the topic. The manuscript can be accessed here.
Call for Papers: Special Issue on Collective Memory in Business & Management Studies
We are excited to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue of the Journal of Business Ethics, concentrating on the moral agency and ethical complexities surrounding collective memory in business contexts. This initiative encourages scholars to explore how collective memory is constructed and its implications for organizations and societies. Additional details can be found here.
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Pier Luigi Giardino
Executive Communication Director, AoM MH Division
University of Trento
Italy
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