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The 4th Israel Strategy Conference (ISC 2010) – Call for Papers

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    Posted 03-19-2010 08:59
    The 4th Israel Strategy Conference (ISC 2010) – Call for Papers
    Research Workshop of the Israel Science Foundation
    December 27-29, 2010, Technion, Haifa, Israel
    Submit a proposal at: www.isc.org.il
    Submission Deadline: June 15, 2010

    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 4th Israel Strategy
    Conference (ISC2010) to be held at the Technion, in Haifa, Israel, on
    December 27-29, 2010. The tentative program features several prominent
    keynote speakers including Ranjay Gulati (Harvard University), Michael
    Lubatkin (University of Connecticut), Brian Silverman (University of
    Toronto), and Ed Zajac (Northwestern University). ISC2010, sponsored by
    the Israel Science Foundation and the Technion, offers a unique
    opportunity to explore recent developments and emerging issues in
    strategic management, as well as receive feedback on work-in-progress, and
    network with colleagues.
    We invite 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. Selection and behavior of general managers
    L. Corporate venturing
    M. Entrepreneurship
    N. Corporate governance
    O. Organizational practices

    Submission guidelines
    ---------------------
    ISC will consider unpublished original paper proposals relating to the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. 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, 2010.
    Paper proposals, written in English, should clearly identify the research
    questions and methodology. If available, the main results, implications,
    and contributions should be discussed. Paper proposals are limited to 2
    pages of text and 1 page of references. Use double spacing with 1-inch
    margins and a font size no smaller than 11 pt. The title of your paper
    must be included in the header and should exactly match the title provided
    in the online submission form. Please do not include any author
    identifying information.
    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 guidelines will be provided. 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. 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.
    Notices to authors will be sent in August, 2010, indicating whether the
    proposed paper has been accepted to a paper session or an interactive
    session.

    ISC Best Paper Award
    ---------------------
    Select paper proposals which receive the highest assessment in the review
    process will be nominated as finalists for the ISC Best Paper Award and go
    through an additional blind-review process. 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 winning paper will be announced in the concluding session of ISC.

    ISC is a family friendly conference!
    ------------------------------------
    The timing between Christmas and New Year, combined with Israel’s 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
    -----------------------
    Registration to the conference will open on August, 2010 on the ISC
    website at http://www.isc.org.il/. The conference registration fee is as
    follows:
    Early registration fee: NIS 500
    Early registration fee for students: NIS 400
    Late registration fee: NIS 600
    Late registration fee for students: NIS 500

    Conference co-organizers
    ------------------------
    Micki Eisenman (Baruch College & Hebrew University) –
    micki.eisenman@huji.ac.il
    Niron Hashai (Hebrew University) – nironH@huji.ac.il
    Dovev Lavie (Technion) – dlavie@ie.technion.ac.il

    Advisory committee
    ------------------
    Miriam Erez (Technion) – merez@ie.technion.ac.il
    Avi Fiegenbaum (Technion) – avif@ie.technion.ac.il
    Daniel Levinthal (Wharton) – levinthal@wharton.upenn.edu
    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 Haifa, Israel!