Business & Organization History welcomes papers concerned with the history of business and organizations. The track is interested in a wide range of perspectives and topics including; papers focusing on histories of individuals, firms, or industries; work tracing the intellectual development of a business or organizational concept; or research into how history has come to be constructed and accepted as it is. If your work is concerned with history and what we may learn from it – or about it – we welcome your submissions.

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Cases & Cases-in-Progress welcomes case submissions with accompanying guidance for instructors,  based on secondary sources, field research and interviews. Submissions may be complete or works-in-progress. Our sessions are friendly with a goal of encouraging effective case teaching, case writing and case research.

 

Communication covers a wide spectrum of research topics, from the role of digital media in shaping public opinion to the impact of interpersonal communication on organizational behavior. Research in this track typically explores both theoretical and practical aspects of professional communication and communication studies, and sessions in this track create space for collaborative dialogue among experts and practitioners in the field. In the spirit of ASB, we are a student-friendly and developmental track with a primary focus on exploring the fun, mysterious, complex, and ever-evolving discipline of communication.

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Entrepreneurship invites submissions that explore the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship, from the inception of startups to the expansion of ventures. We seek both theoretical and empirical research on a broad range of topics, including, but not limited to, business startups, social and sustainable entrepreneurship, family business, technological innovation, and the dynamics of entrepreneurial ecosystems. Research that addresses diversity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial landscape, emphasizing the contributions and challenges faced by underrepresented groups is highly encouraged. Submissions employing various research methodologies—qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, and case studies—are all welcome.

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Ethics and Social Issues shifts attention to the non-economic purposes, processes and impacts of business organizations. In a world where discourses of sustainability, responsibility, equality and fairness are shaping business activities, research in Ethics and Social Issues can help us to critique irresponsible business behaviour and realize better environmental and social outcomes along with the moral imperative for doing so. This Track welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions that in some way relate to doing business better for the seven generations to follow.

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Finance invites academics and practitioners to submit theoretical and empirical papers in all major areas of finance. Topics may include but are not limited to corporate finance, investment, fintech innovations, behavioural finance, risk management strategies, and the evolving regulatory environment.

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Gender & Diversity track encourages an inclusive lens to research and knowledge generation related to gender and all aspects of diversity in organizations. We welcome organizational research that includes the perspectives and experiences of members of different social groups, those that have been traditionally marginalized because of their gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, religion, culture, (dis)ability, and age. We also welcome research from Indigenous perspectives. Research from a plurality of ontological and epistemological backgrounds, at multiple stages of development, conducted in both Canadian and international contexts is gladly welcomed. 

 

Indigenous Business, Economics, and Reconciliation track was added in 2024 to ASB. The track theme reflects our collective desire to engage in critical interdisciplinary conversations about Indigenous-led business development. We invite papers, presentations, and workshops that focus on the theme of Indigenization, the theorization and practice of reconciliation, unsettling research, re-storying research, etc. We accept research that studies organizational efforts to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada’s Calls to Action and/or the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIAP+ Persons (MMIWG2S) Calls for Justice.

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Management & Information Systems focuses on the use of information technology in organizational settings. From the design of information systems to the strategic impact of emerging technologies, it covers a wide array of topics. The goal of this track is to facilitate discussions that provide insights into the various aspects (e.g., behavioral, social, and economic impacts as well as technical issues) of today’s digital transformation.

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Management Education encourages research from all aspects of higher education, adult education, and management training programs. Topics may include the use of technology in the classroom, teaching international students, new innovative teaching methods, teaching critical thinking, balancing theory versus applied knowledge, the challenge of student engagement, new course development, the role and relevance of professors, among so many other possibilities. Papers are especially encouraged that question the traditional classroom model and challenge the current business school curriculum and established norms.

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Marketing welcomes research that explores any and all aspects of marketing including strategy, analytics, and all paradigms of consumer behavior (i.e., consumer psychology, behavioral economics/BDT, and consumer culture theory).

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Open track provides a supportive environment for research that does not necessarily fit into any one particular discipline. We welcome submissions from any paradigm of research, topic in business, management, or organization studies, and methodology.

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Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations captures a wide variety of unique (if interconnected) areas of inquiry meant to aid in our understanding of the complex relations and dynamics that exist between employers and employees, work teams, unions, and government. Scholarship in this area includes but is not limited to studies on: work attitudes and well-being; employee recruitment and selection; work team processes; technological change and digitalization in the workplace; unionization; and, equity, diversity, and inclusion in employment. Submissions are welcomed from a wide variety of topics in this domain, from various theoretical perspectives, methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, etc.), and units of analysis (individual, team, organization, etc.). We especially invite submissions that address current and emerging issues in OB/HR/IR as studied within – or particularly relevant to – an Atlantic Canadian context.

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Strategy focuses upon industry and firm analysis, strategy development and evaluation, and implementation and contingency planning. Executive decision making, corporate governance, board relations, and general management functions are all topics that are well suited to our division. We welcome all forms of research including qualitative, quantitative, and experiential studies.

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Tourism and Hospitality aims to encourage meaningful discussions and nurture fresh viewpoints in the continuously evolving sectors of Tourism and Hospitality on a global scale. We are keen to receive a diverse range of submissions, from theoretical, conceptual, and empirical research papers to methodological studies and detailed case studies. Our expectation is that these contributions will touch upon and explore the theoretical underpinnings, practical considerations, and advanced methodologies inherent in the realms of tourism, hospitality, event management, sport, and recreation. We invite submissions that explore any area of tourism and hospitality, especially: (1) sustainable initiatives in tourism, hospitality, and event management; (2) the role of technology and the future of tourism and hospitality; (3) destination/community development and engagement.