Dear Management History Enthusiasts,
Weekly Summary of News Shared with Our Community:
1. Book of the Month: A Behavioral Theory of the Firm
The Management History Division is thrilled to feature A Behavioral Theory of the Firm (1963) by Cyert and March as our November "Book of the Month." This foundational work redefined organizational behavior by highlighting bounded rationality, coalition-driven processes, and dynamic goals in firms.
- Key Themes: Adaptive decision-making, organizational slack, and problem-solving routines.
- Why Read It? A must-read for exploring the intersection of management, economics, and psychology.
2. Call for Submissions: AOM 2025
The Management History Division invites contributions to the Academy of Management Annual Meeting, July 25-29, 2025, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- Scholarly Program: Papers and symposia exploring history, memory, and temporality in management.
- PDW Proposals: Interactive workshops focusing on the historical context of organized action.
- Submission Deadline: January 7, 2025, at 17:00 ET.
For more details, visit: Scholarly Program Info | PDW Info
3. Celebrating 25 Years of Accounting History
Accounting History (SAGE) marks its 25th anniversary with a bibliometric analysis by Nerantzidis & Vatis.
- Highlights: Increasing global contributions, major research themes, and collaborative trends.
- Why It Matters: A roadmap for future research in comparative accounting history and marginalized voices.
Read the article: Accounting History
4. Exploring Behavioral Accounting Research: A 60-Year Journey
A bibliometric analysis by Camilli et al. uncovers the evolution of behavioral accounting research (BAR) since the 1960s.
- Key Insights: BAR integrates psychology and economics, highlighting the role of human behavior in decision-making.
- Future Directions: Exploring AI's impact, heuristics, and sustainability in accounting.
Access the article: Behavioral Accounting Research
5. 1,000 Followers and Counting!
We've reached an exciting milestone of 1,000 followers! Thank you for being an integral part of our thriving community.
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Pier Luigi Giardino
Executive Communication Director, AoM MH Division
University of Trento
Italy
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