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2024 AOM Annual Meeting

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256: Movements and Markets (ex Social Movements, Stakeholders, and Nonmarket Strategy) (11904)

Saturday, August 10, 2024
08:00 – 12:00 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)
Location: Fairmont: Gold Room
Session Number: 256
PDW (workshop)
Orientation: Research,Diversity
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/d6KzX6
The relationship between social movements and markets has grown increasingly intricate in recent years, driven by a complex interplay of socio-economic and political factors. Notably, the ongoing wars in regions like Ukraine and Palestine, coupled with the rapid advancement of disruptive technologies such as machine learning and social media, have catalyzed this complexity. These developments, fostered by the unprecedented flow of information, are exerting a profound and far- reaching impact on social movements and relevant markets. Market participants, particularly firms, are no longer mere bystanders but are actively embedded within these movements, engaging in diverse activities from CEO activism to direct organizing efforts. This evolving landscape necessitates a reexamination by scholars. To truly grasp the nuances of this relationship, there is a need to expand theoretical frameworks and delve into new contexts. While acknowledging the significant influence of social movements and markets on society at large, it is equally important to recognize the role of scholars in shaping these dynamics. In the initial five years of this Professional Development Workshop (PDW), our focus was on synthesizing various research approaches to study the interplay between social movements and markets. Now, in the third year of our renewed five-year plan, we are dedicated to evaluating how our joint scholarly efforts are addressing the 'grand challenges' – the pressing issues that are pervasive in almost all aspects of organizational life. This year's PDW theme continues this trajectory, with a specific emphasis on the reciprocal influences between movements and markets, the impact generated by both scholars and movements, and addressing insularity within the field. Our goal is to both acknowledge the influence of scholarly work on social movements and the broader society and to foster a more inclusive and responsible engagement with the communities we study. In pursuit of this objective, we are extending an invitation to scholars who, while new to the domains of social movements and markets, are keen to contribute to this evolving area of study. Our aim is to broaden the appeal and inclusivity of our community, fostering a diverse and multidisciplinary dialogue that enriches our understanding and engagement with these pressing global phenomena.

The PDW will feature two segments. The first is a panel discussion that centers on our core theme, Movements and Markets (M&M), with this year's special focus on triple I - Influence, Impact, and Insularity. This session will explore the symbiotic relationship between social movements and market dynamics, the transformative effects of academic research and social movements, and strategies for breaking down barriers within our field. This segment is open to all attendees, encouraging a broad exchange of ideas and perspectives. For the second part of the PDW, participants will engage in round table discussions based on submitted short papers in areas relevant to movements and markets, including but not limited to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), Technology, Green Initiatives / Sustainability, Organizing Forms, Internal Movements and Organizational Change, Non- Market Strategy, Corporate Activism, Microfoundations. We aim to group participants by their research interests, facilitating in-depth discussions. Each table will be supported by 2-3 senior scholars, providing expertise and guidance throughout the discussions, with up to six participants each. Participants are invited to submit their short papers (about 3 pages or 1000 words) through the provided link by July 12th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0MRV-rMZwr-S9S0H8txhgh44_Nkgb5zaVtCOKK9Hth-W6OQ/viewform. This organization will help ensure a productive dialogue where every voice can be heard. Should you have any questions about the proposal submission process, please reach out to Jun Byun at JByun@iese.edu. We encourage you to share this call with colleagues who may find it of interest. We look forward to your submissions and to the insightful discussions that they will undoubtedly inspire!