The Academy of Management Research Methods Division invites you to
Theory Development Using Case-Studies PDW# 16511
Time: Friday, Aug.3, 12:30-3:30 pm at Westin Copley Place in Defender
Submission deadline: July 18, 2012
Want to publish case-based research?
Have theoretical ideas? Want multiple informal peer-reviews?
Theory Development Using Case-Studies is a professional development workshop (PDW) where case scholars and writers devote an afternoon to refine their case research manuscripts (work-in-progress) by engaging in small group round table discussions with like-minded authors in a collaborative environment for exchange of feedback and ideas. You will make progress towards theory development, extension, exploration and affirmation of your work. This PDW is also appropriate for PhD students and junior faculty.
The PDW will be organized in two sessions. Session 1 (12:30-1:45 pm) will involve faculty experts, at each round-table, discussing pre-selected papers on the workshop topics listed below. You may indicate your topic interest (in order of priority) when submitting your case /research paper. If you wish to attend the first session where case theory papers are discussed, send an e-mail to Vi Narapareddy (vnarapar@du.edu) indicating your workshop topic choice. You are also expected to have completed two readings before attending session 1 of the PDW. Session 2 will be held from 2-3:30 pm. In this session, faculty experts will provide constructive feedback to authors of accepted case research papers. All participants are expected to have reviewed the cases/research papers that will be discussed in their respective tables and provide constructive feedback to the presenting author(s). Applicants whose cases/ research papers are accepted will receive 3-4 references & case/ manuscripts to be discussed at the table they are assigned to.
Workshop Organizers & Faculty Experts
Workshop Organizers:
Mikael Søndergård, Associate Professor at the Aarhus University, Denmark
Vijaya Narapareddy, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver
Workshop Facilitators (in alphabetical order):
Chi Anyansi-Archibong, North Carolina A&T State University, USA
Marilyn Taylor, Henry W. Bloch School of Management, Kansas City, MO, USA
Mark Jenkins, University of Cranfield, UK
Rebecca Piekkari, Aalto University, Finland
Winfried Ruigrok, University of St. Gallen, Switzerland
Workshop Topics
1. "Towards rigorous case study research: What and how?" (Facilitator: Winfried Ruigrok)
2. "Challenges of case-based research" (Facilitator: Marilyn Taylor )
3. "Different modes of theorizing with cases" (Facilitator: Rebecca Piekkari )
4. "What sorts of cases are 'right' for theory development -I. Distinction between pedagogical and theoretical cases, and what makes for a good theoretical case study" (Facilitator: Mark Jenkins, )
5. "What sorts of cases are 'right' for theory development -II. (Facilitator: Chi Anyansi-Archibong)
What to submit?
Submit a case-based research manuscript or a case with an instructors' manual. Include a summary statement describing potential areas for theory development, including: a) your discipline and intended theory; b) key research questions & what theory (ies) are being challenged or extended; and c) related literature review. By submission authors also commit to reviewing about 3 to 4 manuscripts of their table-discussants, before attending the workshop on August 3, 2012. Indicate your topic choice when submitting your case/manuscript.
Submissions are due by July 18th 2012, by e-mail Vi Narapareddy (vnarapar@du.edu)
Late submissions accepted with prior approval of Vi, if space available.
Timetable
| July 18, 2012 | Submit your Work-in-progress (cases or case research manuscripts) & indicate your workshop topic choice. |
| July 23, 2012 | Accept/Reject e-mails sent. Acceptance letters will include the table assignments & list of references and cases to be discussed at the table. These documents need to be reviewed prior to attending the PDW. |
Submit your cases/manuscripts to Vi Narapareddy (vnarapar@du.edu). If you cannot submit a case/paper but wish to attend Session 1only, send Vi an e-mail indicating your topic choices. You are also expected to complete two readings before attending session 1 of the PDW.
Submission deadline July 18, 2012
Space is limited!