620: The Modern Organization and Military-Connected Individuals: Research and Teaching Perspectives (13091)

Sunday, August 11, 2024

09:45 – 11:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

Location: Swissotel: Vevey 1

Session Number: 620
Caucus
Orientation: Teaching,Practice,International,Theme,Research,Diversity
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/vaBgqq

Organizer(s)

DP

Daniel M. Peat

U. of Cincinnati, United States

Participant(s)

KH

Kristi Hatter

U. of Houston, United States
JG

Jorge A. Gonzalez

U. of Texas Rio Grande Valley, United States
CS

Christopher B. Stone

Wichita State U., United States
SM

Sharmeen Merchant

U. of Cincinnati, United States
AC

Amando Cope

George Washington U., United States
AB

Adelle Bish

North Carolina A&T State U., United States

Organizer(s)

JP

Jaclyn Perrmann

Northern Kentucky U., United States

Participant(s)

CW

Curtis Wesley

U. of Houston, United States
SR

Sean E. Rogers

U. of Rhode Island, United States
SB

Stephanie L. Black

Texas A&M U., San Antonio, United States
KS

Kenneth Michael Sweet

St. Edwards U., United States
JM

Jonathan E. Miles

Rice U., United States
VB

Vikas Rai Bhatnagar

Hyperspace Action Research Services, India
MK

Michael Kirchner

Purdue U.-Fort Wayne

This caucus follows previous caucuses in 2019-2021 that brought together military veteran researchers and established the Military Research and Networking Community (MRANC). The focus is to connect researchers and expand research on a broader spectrum of those acculturated by military service (i.e., spouses), explore data sources, and propose special issues.

At AOM 2019 in Boston, Sean Rogers and Kenneth Sweet brought a group of military veteran-focused researchers together to discuss this unique demographic in organizational research. This caucus will continue their foundational work, take advantage of recent surges in interest and veteran-related special journal issues, and draw on recent insights to widen the lens to include all military-connected individuals. The focus will be to examine the broader spectrum of individuals acculturated by the military, including active-duty service members, reservists, spouses, and dependents. Key topics will be data sources (including moving beyond the predominantly Western military focus to a variety of global military structures); addressing the transition of skills from and managing cultural differences between military and civilian workplaces; and how military experience shapes new ventures (e.g., “vetrepreneurs”). The caucus aims to provide AOM members with a forum to connect and discuss the latest research and teaching strategies to enhance the integration and support of military-connected individuals in the workforce and classroom.