ATHENAEUM 2018: VIII International Conference on Contemporary Management Research IC&SR, IIT MADRAS CAMPUS, CHENNAI, INDIA Chennai, India, February 9-10, 2018 |
Conference website | http://athenaeum.bim.edu/index.php |
Abstract registration deadline | May 31, 2017 |
Submission deadline | September 5, 2017 |
Center for Contemporary Management Research (CECMAR), the research wing of Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) is pleased to announce the next edition of its Global Management Research Conference (GMRC), ATHENAEUM 2018 to be held at IC&SR, IIT Madras Campus, Chennai. ATHENAEUM, a research forum in Asia-Pacific, Middle-East, Europe and Africa (APACMEA) has been acting as a confluence of high-profile academicians and practitioners to discuss and deliberate topics on contemporary management research issues around a major global issue or theme.
The Hallmark
Over the years, Athenaeum one of the most prestigious management research conferences in India has carved a niche for itself in the management research space as being an effective forum to discuss ideas in contemporary management, sowing seeds of innovation and development. Earlier editions of Athenaeum have seen large scale participation from academic and non-academic worlds. Delegates from countries such as USA, UK, France, Mexico, Belgium, Hungary, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, Iran, Bangladesh, Israel, Taiwan, Ghana, etc., have participated and presented their scholarly works.
Contributions from Premier Institutions
ATHENAEUM received contributions from several premier institutions in India and abroad such as IIM-Calcutta, IIT-Delhi, NITIE-Mumbai, XLRI-Jamshedpur, NIT-T, TAPMI, XIME, Great Lakes, LIBA, IBS-Bangalore, BITS-Ranchi, VIT Business School, Open University- UK, Corvinus University-Budapest Hungary, University of Montpellier-France, National University of Malaysia, International Islamic University-Malaysia, United International University-Dhaka, University of Jaffna-Sri Lanka, Eastern University, PSG, etc.
ATHENAEUM Advantage
Exemplary Global Insights
With a mix of high-profile practitioners and thought leaders in their respective fields, 'Athenaeum 2018' will provide impulses to the emerging global dialogue on mastering the key challenge of managing in the shifting global business environment. It will dive into exemplary research insights that point at a new direction. Participants will gain new perspectives from concrete facts that they might include in their strategies and their own practices as they prepare for the future. We expect this conference to have a high turnout from both academic and non-academic arenas with sizeable contingent of foreign researchers / contributors.
Registration Fee Waived off Fully for Papers with Average Review Score >= 3.5
Authors of Full papers/WIP with average review score of 3.5 and above within first two reviews are eligible for free registration. This provision is available for maximum up to two authors in such papers.
600+ Indicative Research Areas
More than six hundreds contemporary topics for research were identified and suggested. Please visit http://athenaeum.bim.edu/tides-globalization.php to access a long list of indicative areas for research.
Expert Inputs/Feedback
60 domain and research experts across the World provide inputs and feedback for improving the research work.
Publication Opportunities
The conference offers opportunity to publish standard research works in The Journal of Contemporary Management Research (JCMR) with ISSN: 0973-8266, Proceedings of the Conference and/or Edited book with ISBNs on a specific central theme along with Book of Abstracts.
Pre-Conference Workshop
To benefit/facilitate researchers, a workshop on research design & analysis, will be organised during June/July 2017. Details of the workshop will be shared at http://athenaeum.bim.edu.
Best Paper Awards
Among full-papers accepted for the conference, two best papers (one from each category viz., General and Scholar) will be awarded cash prize and certificate of merit.
Early Bird Registration
40% waiver on registration fee, for early bird registrations on all categories
Key Theme: SHIFTS IN GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Description: In a world of constant change, shifting paradigms can quickly change the business environment. While transformation to data-driven, smart and digital business has turned out to be a new world order, understanding the broader environment in which the business operates has become the foundation for holistic strategy development. With interdependent business ecosystems, management of assets – human, intellectual, operational, capital and financial – that cross traditional enterprise boundaries emerged as one of the major problems for management and leadership. Sudden dialogue on the trendy acronym, VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world – which the present scenario rightly reflects, is questioning the preparedness while creating a sense of urge to rethink how management practice should be altered. Influences of institutional and customers’ behaviours has become more intense and therefore, effective analysis of individual and managerial psychology has emerged as critical for organisational management and performance. Adding to these, shifting patterns in globalisation are raising new concerns about future of global trade and economy.
In such accelerating business environment, strategy-making involves having an awareness of the big picture and finding ways to play a role in it. Insights into the changing business environment can capture true value and benefit their strategic positions in the future, if organisations can convert them into action. Exhaustive research, therefore, has to be carried out to explore how theory and research can be integrated into business academics and management practice suitable for this shifting global environment.
The conference theme is Shifts in Global Business Environment, and we especially – but not solely – invite papers (Full Paper or WIP Extended Abstract) within the following fields of research: Finance, HR, Organisation Behaviour, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Strategy, IT & Systems, International Business and Economics. Papers are invited from academicians, research scholars, business consultants and practitioners from India and abroad.
List of Topics
*Fields of Research
Accounting, Finance, HR, Organisation Behaviour, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, Innovation, Corporate/Business Strategy, Corporate Governance, Leadership, Information Systems, Analytics, Data and Knowledge Management, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Banking, Business Law and Economics, Sustainability, etc. Please visit http://athenaeum.bim.edu to access a long list of indicative areas for research.
Key Sub-Themes: The conference will broadly focus on following contemporary themes for research across various disciplines of Management and allied areas:
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Navigating the Shifting Tides of Globalization
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Managing in the Digital, Smart & Analytics Age
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Strategies and Leadership in VUCA World
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Transforming Dynamics
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Interdependent Business Ecosystems
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Sustainability, Governance and Leadership
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Trends
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Influence of Human Psychology
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Technology Driven Business
Submission Guidelines
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Guidelines for Submitting Structured Abstract for Full Paper / WIP / Extended Abstract
The following guidelines were developed to help you prepare your Structured Abstract and to facilitate an efficient review. Before uploading your submission, please read carefully and adhere strictly to these guidelines.
Abstract Submission
Authors are invited to submit a Structured Abstract (not exceeding 250 words) before May 31, 2017 for consideration for review. The abstract should be submitted in word or pdf format using the online submission system at the Athenaeum website http://athenaeum.bim.edu/
No author information should appear on any page of the Structured Abstract, as abstracts will be double-blind reviewed. If you submit an abstract that contains any information identifying you or a co-author, the abstract may be removed from the system, and you will be invited to resubmit.
Structured Abstracts are limited to 250 words (everything included: the title, keywords, etc.). An abstract exceeding the specified limit may not be included in the review process. Please specify the word count on the abstract. Authors should indicate the topic(s)/sub-theme(s) which relate(s) most closely to the focus of the abstract. A list of topics is available on the Athenaeum website.
‘Structured Abstract’ layout, formatting and referencing instructions:
- The Structured Abstract should be prepared using ISO A4 paper size (210 x 297 mm) using the Times New Roman (12 pt, justified) font. Pages should be numbered in the page footer, including the first page.
- Structured Abstracts should be organized in the following sequence: • Title of the abstract Title (Times New Roman, bold, 18 pt, single space, no capitalization) • Topic(s) •Paper Type •Main subject text; • Keywords: Keyword 1,…(up to three (3) keywords); • Word count
- Topic(s): Please indicate up to three topics (from the set of topics/sub-themes provided in the Call for Papers at http://athenaeum.bim.edu/) which relate most closely to the focus of the abstract
- Abstract Word count: Max. 250 including the title, keywords, topics, word count, main subject text, tables, figures and references, etc.
- Authors should avoid the use of personal pronouns within the Structured Abstract and body of the paper (e.g. "this paper investigates..." is correct; "I investigate..." is incorrect).
- Authors must provide a Structured Abstract in their submission; set out under 4-7 sub-headings (see “How to... write an abstract" guide for practical help and guidance):
- Purpose (mandatory)
- Design/methodology/approach (mandatory)
- Findings (If available)
- Research limitations/implications (if applicable)
- Practical implications (if applicable)
- Social implications (if applicable)
- Originality/value (mandatory)
Program Committee
- Dr. S. Jaya Krishna
- Dr. S. Satya Moorthi
- Dr. Abhishek Kumar
- Prof. Ruma Agnes
Organizing committee
- Mr. Krishnan
- Mr. Arul
Venue
The conference will be held in IC&SR, IIT Madras Campus, Chennai
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to ...athenaeum2018@bim.edu