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18th Annual Irish Academy of Management Conference
NUI Galway, Ireland
2-4 September 2015
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IAM Conference 2015
The 18th Annual Irish Academy of Management (IAM) Conference will be hosted by the National
University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway) from 3 - 4 September 2015. The IAM conference will
be preceded by a Doctoral Colloquium 2 September 2015. The IAM conference is a blind peerreviewed international conference.
Conference Theme
The 2015 IAM conference theme is ‘Towards Socially Responsible Management?’ which will
examine key issues and debates regarding the future of management in its broadest sense using a
multi-stakeholder approach. The keynote plenary sessions will focus on the future of management
education and research. We welcome abstracts from a broad range of management disciplines and
from national and international colleagues. We are also keen to continue the IAM’s work in
developing and supporting PhD candidates through our bespoke pre-conference Doctoral
Colloquium.
Conference Contact Details
Dr Alma McCarthy
Conference Chair
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Dr James Cunningham
Doctoral Colloquium Chair
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Dr Andrea McNamara
Conference Manager
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Conference Tracks
Abstracts can be submitted to any of the following tracks:
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Accounting, Finance & Corporate Governance
Critical Management
Healthcare & Public Sector Management
Human Resource Management
Industrial Relations
Information Systems & Technology Management
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Management
International Business & Management
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Leadership & Organisational Behaviour
Marketing & Services Management
Operations & Distribution Management
Practice-Led Research
Research Design & Methodology
Strategic Management
Sustainable & Responsible Business (new)
Teaching, Learning & Education
Tourism, Hospitality & Food
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Submission Types & Guidelines
All conference submissions will be made using the online facility: http://iam2015.exordo.com/
The deadline for all conference submissions is 5pm (GMT) 30 January 2015.
Submission Type
Submission Guidelines
Paper Submission
A paper refers to a fully developed manuscript on a
scholarly topic which can be conceptual or empirical in
nature. Authors must first submit an abstract of up to 1500
words which is peer-reviewed. The deadline for abstract
submission is 30 January 2015.
If the abstract is accepted for presentation at the
conference, a full paper (6000–8000 words) must be
submitted by 26 June 2015.
An abstract of up to 1500 words using the following
headings:
 Importance and key contribution
 Theoretical base
 Research questions
 Findings (if relevant)
 Implications
 References
Presenter Symposium
A Presenter Symposium involves a series of three to five
authored papers on a pre-set theme. A symposium could
also include a Discussant. At least one author from each
symposium paper must register for the conference.
Symposium proposals must be submitted by 30 January
2015.
If accepted for presentation at the conference, full papers
(6000–8000 words) must be submitted by 26 June 2015.
An abstract of up to 1500 words using the following
headings:
 Title
 Symposium Convenor and Presenters’ Names and
Contact details
 Symposium overview (200-300 words)
 Summary of each Symposium Paper Presentation (200300 words each)
 Discussant (if applicable)
 References
Panel Symposium
The purpose of a Panel Symposium is to engage a group of
panellists in an interactive discussion (no paper
presentations). Proposals for panel discussions should
include clear descriptions of the topics to be discussed and
the procedures that will be used to manage the discussion
among panellists and with the audience. All panel
presenters must register for the conference. Symposium
proposals must be submitted by 30 January 2015.
If accepted, panellists will participate in a roundtable
discussion scheduled during the conference.
An abstract of up to 1500 words using the following
headings:
 Panel Symposium Title
 Panel Symposium Convenor and Symposium
Panellists’ Names and Contact details
 Symposium overview (200-300 words)
 Summary of each Panellist’s Discussion (200-300
words each)
 References
Doctoral Colloquium Papers
The Doctoral Colloquium is an ideal opportunity for PhD
students in Business and Management Studies to engage
with fellow researchers and experienced academic mentors
to review and discuss a variety of issues pertaining to their
PhD studies and completion.
Papers presented at the Doctoral Colloquium cannot be
presented at the main conference. Mentored roundtables
across various business and management disciplines will
form a key part of the Doctoral Colloquium programme
where PhD students will be matched with experienced
academics who will provide valuable input and guidance.
Proposals should be submitted by 30 January 2015.
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An abstract of up to 500 words using the following
headings (depending on PhD stage, all headings may not be
relevant):
 PhD Title
 PhD importance and key contribution
 Theoretical base
 Research Questions
 Findings (if relevant)
 Implications
 References
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Best Paper
Key Conference Dates
Awards
Abstract Submission Deadline:
30 January 2015
Best paper awards will be
presented for each of the
IAM conference tracks
Reviewer Feedback on Abstract Submissions:
10 March 2015
listed above. Track Chairs
will nominate the top
papers in their track and
those papers will then be
double blind reviewed to
identify the winner in
teach track.
In addition to the best
track awards, there will be
an
Overall
Full Paper Submission Deadline:
26 June 2015
Conference Presentation Submission:
27 August 2015
Doctoral Colloquium:
2 September 2015
IAM Conference:
3-4 September 2015
Best
Conference Paper Award and a Best Doctoral Colloquium Paper Award. To be eligible for
consideration for the awards, full papers must be submitted by 26 June 2015.
Journal Special Issues
Selected conference papers will be considered for publication in the conference
special issue of the Irish Journal of Management (IJM). The IJM is the international
blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal of the Irish Academy of Management.
Additional journal special issues may be announced later.
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NUI Galway and the J.E. Cairnes School of Business
and Economics
Since its establishment in 1845, NUI Galway has developed a strong tradition of research and
scholarship within an academic environment that emphasises the student experience. From an initial
intake of 63 students in 1849, NUI Galway is now a thriving community of 17,000 students, of which
over 2,000 are international students, representing some 92 countries across the globe.
NUI Galway is a leading international, research-intensive university, ranked among the top 250
universities in the world. Many of NUI Galway’s alumni and academics have become leaders in their
fields in Ireland and far beyond, including physicist, George Johnstone Stoney, who discovered and
named the electron; Alice Perry, the first woman engineer in the world; many leaders in political and
public life, including President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins; writers and actors, John McGahern,
Thomas Kilroy and the founders of the renowned Druid Theatre Company.
The J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway has grown rapidly in recent years
to over 2,100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and a teaching staff of over 60 spread across
the Disciplines of Accountancy and Finance, Business Information Systems, Economics,
Management and Marketing. The School has built a reputation for teaching and research excellence,
confirmed by external quality evaluations and accreditations (including AMBA, EPAS and CIPD), as
well as wide-ranging exemptions for major accounting bodies.
The School offers a wide range of programmes, from undergraduate degrees to executive education,
tailored to deliver the specific professional skills required to succeed in a globalised and competitive
environment. The School’s outstanding faculty are recognised as experts in their field by practitioners
and by other academics, and its ambitious and motivated students come from over 40 countries. The
School’s graduates are highly employable and many of its 14,000+ commerce, business and
management alumni have become leaders in their fields.
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Galway City and Hinterland
Galway city, located on the world-renowned West Coast of Ireland, sits on the River Corrib between
Lough Corrib and Galway Bay. NUI Galway is the main University in the West of Ireland and is
situated along the banks of the River Corrib in Galway city on a 260-acre campus with picturesque
grounds, state-of-the art facilities, and first class recreational amenities.
Galway is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city steeped in culture, rich in folklore and famous for its cobblestoned streets, quaint shops and charming restaurants. Galway is known as Ireland's Cultural Heart
and is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals, celebrations and events. Home to the
world-renowned Druid Theatre Company, Macnas Street Theatre Company and An Taibhdhearc,
there is much to do in this wonderful city.
The landscape in Galway’s hinterland leaves one breathless, from the prehistoric fort of Dun Aengus,
the most westerly point in Europe, to Connemara in Co Galway, the Burren and Cliffs of Moher in Co
Clare, Galway boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.
Galway City has experienced very rapid growth in recent years and has a strong local economy with
complementary business sectors, including manufacturing industry, tourism, retail and distribution,
education, healthcare and services that include financial, construction, cultural, and professional
services.
“Unparalleled
hospitalityand
beautyinthe
WestofIreland”
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The Wild Atlantic Way is a world-famous coastal route that spans
seven of Ireland's counties, with some breath-taking scenery along
the way from Donegal in the north to Cork in the south and taking
in Counties Sligo, Galway, Clare, Limerick and Kerry, the Wild
Atlantic Way is a journey of discovery. The Lonely Planet Guide has
put Ireland at number 5 in its 'Best in Travel 2015' and the guide
cities 2015 to be the “year of the Wild Atlantic Way” with “stunning landscapes”, “incredible
hospitality” and “life-changing experiences”. Videos from the Wild Atlantic Way can be viewed here.
This video provides a brief snapshot of some of what Galway city and its hinterland region has to
offer. Further information on Ireland’s idyllic West Coast region is available here.
Traveling to Galway
Galway is situated on the West Coast of Ireland and is easily reached by air, ferry, train, bus and/or
car. As a major tourist attraction, there are many well-developed transport options available.
Knock International Airport (www.knockairport.com) and
Ireland’s air and sea access points
Shannon International Airport
(www.shannonairport..com) are both located within one
hour’s drive from Galway City.
Dublin Airport (www.dublinairport.com) is located two
hours from Galway City.
Galway is currently accessible by rail, bus and taxi from
Dublin International Airport, and by bus and taxi from
Shannon International Airport and Knock International
Airport.
Between the three airports, an extensive range of flights
currently serve Galway from the UK, Europe, the USA
and elsewhere.
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