Welcome to IAM

First a few words about the genesis of Indian Academy of Management (IAM). For years, many of us had talked about the need for a platform for scholars doing research related to India, to exchange ideas and share resources.

In 2007, we took the first tentative step towards the formation of this body by organising a caucus at the Academy of Management (AOM) meetings in Philadelphia. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and we had an outstanding exchange of ideas on making the dream a reality.

A few of us were charged with working towards this, and at the follow-up caucus at the 2008 Annual AOM meetings in Anaheim, we reported the progress, and agreed to keep moving towards the goal of creation of the IAM.

The affiliation of IAM with AOM made a massive stride at the AOM Meetings 2009 & 2010, where representatives of IAM met with senior colleagues of AOM (Past and incoming Presidents of AOM and other members).

IAM News:

  1. The 3rd biennial IAM Conference will be held at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad from 12-14 December 2013. Read more...
  2. Call for research proposals by Emerald. Read more..
  3. A recently published article/journal paper about 'Management research in India: Current state and future directions'. Read more...
  4. Call for Special Issue of “International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets” on “Indian Management in the Manufacturing and Service Industries”. Click here for details.
  5. Call for Special Issue of Management International Review. “Leveraging India: Strategies For Global Competitiveness”. Click here for details.
The progress with IAM was greatly appreciated (e.g., regular organisation of caucus meetings at AOM conferences; creation of a website for IAM; creation of a governance structure with key members, organisation of the inaugural conference, creation of an e-mail list, etc). 

Indian Academy of Management Conferences on Indian Economic Context

1st Conference

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Thereafter, Indian Academy of Management (IAM) Inaugural Conference was held at XLRI – Jamshedpur, India from 28-30 December, 2009.

Affiliation

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Next, the affiliation with AOM moved several steps closer, with formal elections and office bearers elected and By-Laws Ratified. In January 2011 IAM got the much awaited affiliation with AOM.

2nd Conference

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IAM organized its very successful 2nd biennial conference at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore from 18-20 December 2011.

3rd Conference

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The 3rd IAM biennial conference is scheduled to be held at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad from 12-14 December 2013. Please visit our website www.iam2013.in
Our Vision: We inspire and enable a better world through our scholarship and teaching about management and organizations.

Our Mission: To build a vibrant and supportive community of scholars by markedly expanding opportunities to connect and explore ideas.
Benefits and Services:
  • Stay informed about research related activities to India
  • Expand your professional network
  • Enhance your professional value & develop collaborations
  • Volunteer & leadership opportunities
  • Additional services & features
As a member you will have many opportunities to begin networking and experience that sense of belonging.  We encourage you to explore and take advantage of the significant professional benefits that IAM membership offers.