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Niron Hashai
The 2nd Israel Strategy Conference
Tel Aviv, Israel
December 28-30, 2008
In a continuous effort to build a thriving international community of strategic management scholars and promote the field of strategic management in Israel, we are proud to announce the 2nd Israel Strategy Conference (ISC2008) to be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, on December 28-30, 2008. This year, the conference will include a doctoral consortium for which a separate announcement will follow. The tentative program features keynote speakers such as Joel Baum (U. of Toronto), Daniel Levinthal (Wharton), and Michael Tushman (Harvard). ISC2008, sponsored by the Eli Hurvitz Institute of Strategic Management at the Faculty of Management at Tel Aviv University, offers you a unique opportunity to present your innovative ideas and explore recent developments, emerging issues, and trends in strategic management, as well as receive feedback on your work-in-progress, and network with colleagues from the field.
ISC2008 Call for Papers
We invite individuals who engage in strategic management research to submit paper proposals relating to their ongoing research 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. Selection and behavior of general managers
L. Corporate venturing
M. Entrepreneurship
N. Corporate governance
Submission guidelines
The ISC will consider unpublished original paper proposals relating to the above topics of interest. International and global perspectives are encouraged. Submissions can be theoretical and/or empirical, quantitative or qualitative in nature. Published papers or papers that were accepted for publication prior to the submission deadline will not be considered for the conference. This year we seek to accept a relatively small number of high-quality papers that targets 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 papers will be assigned to paper sessions or poster sessions based on this evaluation.
The deadline for online submissions of paper proposals is June 15th, 2008.
Paper proposals, written in English, should clearly identify the research questions and the proposed/actual methodology used. 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 anytime 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 29-30, please don't 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 be available in early April, 2008. Notices to authors will be sent in early August, 2008, 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 a poster session. Authors of accepted papers will be required to submit a short abstract and the full-length paper (for paper sessions) by November 1st, 2008. Presenting authors must register to the conference by September 1st, 2008. The conference program, with a detailed schedule of sessions and events will be released in mid November, 2008.
ISC Best Paper Award
A select group of papers which received the highest evaluation 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 round of blind-review process by a distinguished panel of reviewers. The selected winner(s) of the ISC Best Paper Award will receive a plaque and a $1,000 cash prize sponsored by Rotem Strategy, an Israeli-based strategy consulting firm. The wining paper will be announced in the concluding session of ISC.
Conference format
The conference will start with a reception and a special session which will be held on the evening of December 28th. Papers will be assigned to parallel sessions based on common themes, scheduled on December 29 and 30. 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 poster 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.
Conference location and accommodation
ISC2008 will be held at the Faculty of Management, Tel Aviv University, Israel. The following hotels are in proximity to Tel Aviv University and offer a special rate to conference attendees:
1. Sheraton Moriah Tel Aviv
Hayarkon 155, Tel Aviv 63453, Tel: (972)(3) 5216666, Fax: (972)(3) 5271065,
Website: www.sheraton.co.il/english/index.php?id=1
2. Carlton Tel Aviv
Eliezer Peri 10, Tel Aviv 63573, Tel: (972) (3) 5201818, Fax: (972) (3) 5271043,
E-mail: request@carlton.co.il, Website: www.carlton.co.il/
3. Alexander Suites Tel Aviv
Havakuk 3, Tel Aviv 63505, Tel: (972) (3) 5452222, Fax: (972) (3) 5469346,
Email: hotel@alexander.co.il, Website: http://www.alexander.co.il/
Attendees are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Transportation will be arranged between the above hotels and conference sites per the program schedule.
Conference Registration
Registration to the conference will open on August, 2008. Attendees are advised to register early. Please visit the ISC website to register during the registration period at http://www.isc.org.il/. Payment instructions will be posted on the conference website.
The conference registration fee is as follows:
Early registration fee: NIS 400
Early registration fee for students: NIS 250
Late registration fee: NIS 500
Late registration fee for students: NIS 300
Early registration fee will be accepted by November 1st, 2008. Late registration fee will be applicable after November 1st, 2008 and on-site. Attendees are nevertheless advised to register online by November 1st. Students must present valid student ID upon admission to the conference. An additional fee will be applicable for those registering to a social event.
Conference co-organizers
Niron Hashai (Hebrew University) - nironH@huji.ac.il
Dovev Lavie (Technion & UT Austin) - dlavie@tx.technion.ac.il
Ithai Stern (Northwestern University) - i-stern@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Advisory committee
Shmuel Ellis (Tel Aviv University) – sellis@post.tau.ac.il
Avi Fiegenbaum (Technion) - avif@ie.technion.ac.il
Avi Meshulach (Hebrew University) - msavim@pluto.mscc.huji.ac.il
Zur Shapira (New York University) - zshapira@stern.nyu.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!