The 5th Israel Strategy Conference
Tel Aviv University, Israel
December 19-21, 2012
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2012
In a continuous effort to develop a thriving international community of
strategic management scholars and promote the field of strategic management
in Israel, we are proud to announce the 5th Israel Strategy Conference
(ISC2012) to be held at Tel Aviv University, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on
December 19-21, 2012. The tentative program features several prominent
keynote speakers including: Sydney Finkelstein (Dartmouth), Henrich Greve
(INSEAD), Dan Levinthal (University of Pennsylvania), and Will Mitchell
(University of Toronto). ISC2012, sponsored by Tel Aviv University, will
offer a unique opportunity to present innovative ideas and explore recent
developments and emerging issues in strategic management, as well as receive
feedback on work-in-progress, and network with colleagues. The conference
will also include a doctoral consortium, on December 21, 2012, for which a
separate announcement will follow.
ISC2012 Call for Papers
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We invite individuals who engage in strategic management research to submit
paper proposals for possible presentation at the conference.
Possible topics include (but are not limited to):
A. Strategy formulation and implementation
B. Strategic planning and decision processes
C. Managing risk and uncertainty
D. Strategic control and reward systems
E. Resource development and allocation
F. Knowledge management
G. Internationalization and multinational corporations
H. Strategic alliances and networks
I. Diversification and portfolio strategies
J. Competitive strategy
K. Corporate venturing and entrepreneurship
L. Corporate governance
Submission guidelines
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ISC will consider unpublished original paper proposals relating to the above
topics of interest. International and global perspectives are encouraged.
Proposals can be conceptual or empirical, quantitative or qualitative.
Published papers or papers that were accepted for publication prior to the
submission deadline will not be considered for the conference. We seek to
accept a relatively small number of high-quality papers that target top tier
academic journals. Submitted papers will go through a double blind review by
a panel of several reviewers. Submissions will be evaluated based on their
academic rigor, relevance, and contribution to the field of strategic
management. Accepted proposals will be assigned to paper sessions or
interactive sessions based on this evaluation.
The deadline for online submissions of paper proposals is June 15th, 2012.
Paper proposals, written in English, should clearly identify the research
questions and methodology. If available, the main results, implications, and
contributions should also be briefly discussed. Paper proposals are limited
to 2 pages of text and 1 additional page of references. Use double spacing
with 1-inch margins all around and a font size no smaller than 11 pt. The
title of your paper must be included in the header of the proposal and
should exactly match the title provided in the online submission form.
Please do not include any author identifying information in the proposal. To
submit the paper proposal, upload your proposal in a Word or PDF file format
to the Submissions Section of the ISC website at:
http://www.isc.org.il/
where additional guidelines will be provided. As part of the submission
process you will be required to enter your contact details and affiliation,
list your co-authors, and select a topic category that best applies to your
paper. Presenting authors must be available to present their papers any time
during the conference. There will be no changes in the program to
accommodate specific time preferences. If the presenting author cannot be
available during December 19-21, please dont submit a proposal. An author
may be designated as the presenter of only one paper, but can be listed as a
co-author of up to 3 papers.
The Submission Section of the ISC website will open in April, 2012 and will
be available until June 15, 2012. Notices to authors will be sent in August,
2012, indicating whether the proposed paper has been selected for inclusion
in the conference program, and whether it has been accepted to a paper
session or an interactive session. Authors of accepted papers will be
required to submit a short abstract and the full-length paper (for paper
sessions) by November 1st, 2012. Presenting authors must register to the
conference by September 1st, 2012. The conference program, with a detailed
schedule of sessions and events will be released in November 2012.
ISC Best Paper Award
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Select paper proposals which receive the highest assessment in the review
process will be nominated as finalists for the ISC Best Paper Award. The
finalists will be asked to submit a full paper for an additional
blind-review process by a distinguished panel. The selected winner(s) of the
Fiegenbaum Best Paper Award will receive a plaque and a $1,000 cash prize.
The winning paper will be announced in the concluding session of ISC.
Conference format
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The conference will start on the morning of December 19th. Papers will be
assigned to various session formats based on common themes, scheduled on
December 19-20, 2012. Each author whose paper is accepted for presentation
in a paper session will be given 15 minutes to present the paper. Following
the presentations, designated discussants who have carefully read the papers
will present their main comments and provide suggestions for improving the
papers and getting them ready for publication. Discussants will also offer
an integration of the papers presented in their sessions, which will be
followed by questions from and general discussion by the audience. In
addition, the conference will feature themed interactive sessions which will
offer authors the opportunity to interactively present their papers and
discuss them with the audience. The conference will also feature keynote
speeches and special sessions to be noted in the conference program.
Doctoral Consortium
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ISC will be holding its annual Doctoral Consortium on Friday, December 21st,
2012 from 8AM to 2PM. The coordinators of the consortium are Gary Dushnitsky
(LBS) and Gino Cattani (NYU). Faculty facilitators include: Sydney
Finkelstein (Dartmouth), Henrich Greve (INSEAD), Zur Shapira (NYU), Ezra
Zukerman (MIT), and others TBA. The ISC Doctoral Consortium is most valuable
to Ph.D. candidates interested in conducting leading-edge research and
teaching in Strategy and related areas. The consortium will address key
issues in academic life such as current and future themes in strategy,
thesis development, and getting published in top journals, among other issues.
Doctoral students in the proposal/dissertation stage will have the
opportunity to present their research, and receive feedback, in a thesis
development workshop. Doctoral students who do not wish to present their
research are still invited to apply to the doctoral consortium; however,
preference will be given to more advanced students. The application deadline
for students wishing to present their work is July 1st, 2012. The
application deadline for students wishing to attend without presentation is
November 1st, 2012. Only electronic applications will be considered. For
further information about the consortium, and to apply, please visit the
consortium website at: Doctoral Consortium Webpage.
Students attending the doctoral consortium must register to the Israel
Strategy Conference. Student discount rates apply. An additional 50%
discount will be offered to students presenting at the Thesis Development
Workshop. For further questions, please contact Gary Dushnitsky at
gdushnitsky@london.edu or Gino Cattani at
gcattani@stern.nyu.edu.
Conference location and accommodation
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ISC2012 will be held at Tel Aviv University, in Tel Aviv. Two conference
hotels will offer special rates to attendees. Complimentary transportation
will be available between these hotels and Tel Aviv University.
1. Shalom Hotel & Relax Tel Aviv, 216 Hayarkon St. Tel Aviv; Tel:
+972-3-5425555, Fax: +972-3-7608920, Webpage:
http://www.atlas.co.il/shalom-hotel-tel-aviv/
2. Tal Hotel Tel Aviv, 287 Hayarkon St. Tel Aviv; Tel: +972-3-5425555,
Fax: +972-3-7608920, Webpage:
http://www.atlas.co.il/tal-hotel-tel-aviv/
Special rates will be available to registered attendees until November 11,
2012. Availability is limited, so you are advised to reserve your room
early. Hotel reservation forms and additional information will be available
on the ISC website in April.
ISC is a family friendly conference!
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The timing before Christmas, combined with Israels warm weather and tourist
attractions, is perfect for bringing your family to Israel. To make the
conference more enjoyable to all involved, ISC will offer excursions to
family members during the conference. These excursions will be offered at
net cost and require advance registration.
Conference registration
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Registration to the conference will open on August 2012. Attendees are
advised to register early. Please visit the ISC website to register:
http://www.isc.org.il/. Payment instructions will be posted on this website.
The conference registration fee is as follows:
Early registration fee: NIS 500 (approximately 100/$135)
Early registration fee for students: NIS 400
Late registration fee: NIS 600
Late registration fee for students: NIS 500
Early registration fee is accepted by November 1st, 2012. Late registration
fee will be applicable after November 1st, 2012 and on-site. Attendees are
nevertheless advised to register online by November 1st. Students must
present valid student ID upon admission to the conference. Additional fees
apply for those registering to the social events and family trips.
Conference co-organizers
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Barak Aharonson (Tel Aviv University)
aharonson@post.tau.ac.il
Niron Hashai (Hebrew University)
nironH@huji.ac.il
Dovev Lavie (Technion)
dlavie@ie.technion.ac.il
Amir Sasson (BI, Norwegian Business School)
amir.sasson@bi.no
Advisory committee
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Gary Dushnitsky (London Business School)
gdushnitsky@london.edu
Shmuel Ellis (Tel Aviv University)
sellis@post.tau.ac.il
Zur Shapira (New York University)
zshapira@stern.nyu.edu
Ithai Stern (Northwestern University)
i-stern@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Gabriel Szulanski (INSEAD)
gabriel.szulanski@insead.edu
For additional information, visit the ISC website at
http://www.isc.org.il/
or contact one of the conference co-organizers at
info@isc.org.il.
We look forward to seeing you in Tel Aviv, Israel!