Title: Theory Across the Academy: Discovering and Selecting Theory Publishing Outlets (Session #11679)
- View session on the AOM Copenhagen program: https://cdmcd.co/ra6Qv6
- Time: Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 8:00–9:30 AM
- Location: Bella Center, Hall D – D1-m
- Session Type: Professional Development Workshop (PDW)
Are you hoping to publish a theory paper but unsure where to send it-or which journals welcome theoretical work? Writing and publishing theory can be daunting, and it can be difficult to identify journals that value theory-focused papers. If this sounds familiar, join us for a PDW designed to demystify the theory publishing landscape and connect you directly with editors from across the academy.
Session Highlights: The session will open with a brief introduction on the value and visibility of theory work in management research, followed by roundtables with editors from 19 top journals. You'll hear what kinds of theory papers each journal is looking for, gain clarity on positioning and publishing your work, and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to editors.
Roundtable Journals and Hosts Include:
- Academy of Management Review – Anastasiya Zavyalova
- Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice – Dimo Dimov
- Human Relations – Penny Dick
- Human Resources Management Review - John Delery
- Journal of Applied Psychology – Astrid Homan
- Journal of Business Ethics – Michelle Greenwood
- Journal of Business Venturing – Jeff McMullen
- Journal of International Business Studies – Yadong Luo
- Journal of Management – Mike Pfarrer
- Journal of Management Studies – Yasin Rofcanin
- Journal of Organizational Behavior – Christian Resick
- Journal of Vocational Behavior – Ryan Duffy
- Management Science – Amir Goldberg
- Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes – Anthony Klotz
- Organizational Psychology Review– Claudia Buengeler
- Organization Science – Lindy Greer
- Organization Theory – Markus Höllerer
- Strategic Organization – Oliver Alexy
- The Leadership Quarterly – George Banks
Whether you're writing your first theory piece or refining a submission, this session will help you find the right home for your work. We hope to see you there!
Pascale Frické, Maïlys George, Nana Yaa Gyamfi, Elise Jones, Kevin Rockmann, and Heather Vough
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Pascale Fricke
University of New South Wales
Randwick
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