1. 10th Annual Conference: Queen's University Belfast
2. Welcome to Northern Ireland & Belfast
3. Queen's University Belfast
4. Outline Conference Programme
5. Important conference dates
6. Doctoral Colloquium
7. Call for abstracts
8. Full Papers: format guidelines
9. Tracks and track chairs
10. Registration fees
11. Registration & Payment
12. Journals
13. Prizes
14. Travel & Accommodation Details
15. Upcoming conferences
16. Organising committee
17. Past conferences
18. Speakers
19. Sponsors of IAM 2007
20. Nominated Charity

The IAM Annual Conference will be held at Queen's University Belfast from 3rd to the 5th September, 2007. The conference theme of IAM 2007 is:

"Connecting Theory & Practice"

The unprecedented pace of globalisation alongside the development and rapid diffusion of communication technologies have generated a rapidly changing environment in which organisations operate. Technologies are blurring the demarcation between functional areas of the organisation and integration and networking both intra- and inter-organisationally, now characterise management practice.

These factors raise important issues for the study of the practice of management. In particular, where management practice is constantly evolving then to what extent are classical perspectives of management still accurate and useful? To what extent do management practitioners seek to discover management theory and subsequently test and apply it within their organisation? Alternatively, do managers perceive theory and practice as comprising irrevocable differences? Are managers justified in perceiving the academic study of business and management as abstract and irrelevant to their organisation?

For academics working in the areas of business and management, how appropriate are the conceptual frameworks on which we undertake research? Do we strive to contribute to the academic literature in a way which provides insight to current thinking and in a manner which is appropriate for organisations? To what extent is academic research improving our understanding of management in the 21st Century? Do we distil the lessons for management emerging from our research and seek to communicate these effectively to practitioners?

In 2007, the 10th Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management will focus on the complex relationship between management theory and practice. Contributions are welcome from both academics and practitioners on research that is designed to test, extend or develop management theory while making a clear contribution to management practice.

We look forward to welcoming you to Belfast in September 2007 to examine the challenges facing management academics and practitioners alike.

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Northern Ireland has an amazing variety of landscapes, cultural attractions and leisure opportunities as well as an intriguing - and famously complex - history.

Although compact in size, this endlessly intriguing region has an astonishing variety of scenery, cultural attractions and leisure opportunities contained within an area comparable in size to Yorkshire or Connecticut.

Within 90 miles of the Queen's campus, you can climb a wild mountain, plunge into Atlantic surf, explore ancient lakeland islands and enjoy a pint and a sandwich in a village pub. All in the same day, if you are really determined!

The smallness of Northern Ireland has distinct advantages. For the price of a student ticket, you can take a bus and arrive at almost any destination in a couple of hours. On your journey, in whichever direction you choose, you are sure to encounter evidence of the rich diversity of the historical and social heritage that continues to shape the destiny of this complex little country.

Belfast has been described as "Europe's friendliest - and trendiest - regional capital." The Times of London has also named the city as one of its top 12 world travel destinations, while leading youth lifestyle magazines have described Belfast as "sexy", "buzzing with life" and "one of today's most fashionable places to visit and live in." Such high praise is no longer unexpected in a city that is effectively casting off its old troubled image and whose citizens are proud to show off its fresh face to the world. "Its people are the most honest, cheerful, friendly and well-mannered in the British Isles," enthused a Daily Telegraph. columnist. We are sure that you will agree with this accolade as you visit Belfast!

Travelling to and from Northern Ireland is much easier and more economical than you may imagine.

Most major British cities are within an hour's flying time from Belfast's two splendid airports. Budget airlines fly frequently to London and other destinations at student-friendly fares. Ferries from Larne and Belfast connect with ports in Scotland and England and Ulsterbus operates cross-Channel express coach services. The Enterprise train service takes about two hours to Dublin.

And, using our integrated rail/bus transport system for internal journeys, you are sure to enjoy experiences that will enrich your memories of life here forever.

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Queen's University Belfast has a record of academic achievement which stretches back more than 150 years.

Founded by Queen Victoria, the Queen's University in Ireland, was designed to be a non-denominational alternative to Trinity College Dublin which was controlled by the Anglican Church.

The University was made up of three Queen's Colleges - in Cork, Galway and Belfast. Although it was the first University in the north of Ireland, Queen's drew on a tradition of learning which goes back to 1810 and the foundation of the Belfast Academical Institution.

Its collegiate department, which provided University-style education, closed with the establishment of Queen's and four of its professors and many of its students transferred to the new college.

Founded in 1845, Queen's opened in1849 when the first students entered the magnificent new college building designed and built by Charles Lanyon. Since then, the University estate has grown to more than 300 buildings - many of them listed for their architectural importance. The first batch of students numbered 90. Today there are some 24,000.

The University is situated in a tree lined Victorian suburb renowned for its restaurants, bars, theatres and fine architecture. It is one mile from the City centre, is convenient to both the City and International Airports and is well served by public transport.

Its unique blend of the historic and the modern offers an ideal venue for conferences, business meetings, exhibitions and presentations.

The magnificent Lanyon Building, lends a spectacular backdrop to any event. At the heart of the campus, where the conference facilities are concentrated, our traditional quadrangle provides a haven where delegates can relax during conference breaks while still enjoying the bustle and vibrancy of a modern working university.

Our facilities are excellent and include;

• A wide selection of meeting rooms, many of which are located in the quadrangle in the Peter Froggatt Centre, ranging from small seminars to large lecture theatres (capacity 300). The foyer is perfect for registration, small exhibitions and refreshments.
  
• The beautiful Whitla Hall, seating 1250, for plenary sessions, large exhibitions, fashion shows, concerts etc.
  
• Charming reception rooms and boardrooms.
  
• High class range of catering services to suit all requirements including Bistro style, self- service or full waitress service. For the Grande Finale -what could be grander than a Banquet in the Great Hall? The menu range, wine list and high standard of service are second to none.
  
• The Queen's Physical Education Centre, situated in the Botanic Gardens, which offers a wide range of sports facilities.
  
• The Queen's Visitors' Centre which hosts exhibitions as well as selling University memorabilia.
  
• Over 1000 bedrooms in the Queen's Elms Halls of Residence situated in pleasant parkland in a quiet residential area close to the main campus.
  
  
  Further information can be found on the QUB website: More information on QUB

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The 2007 conference at Queen's will commence with a Doctoral Colloquium on Monday 3rd September. The conference will then officially open with a wine reception on Monday evening, September 3rd in The Great Hall, situated in the main Lanyon Building at Queen's. On Tuesday morning, September 4th, the official opening ceremony will be performed with parallel sessions running throughout Tuesday and into Wednesday. Plenary sessions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Continuing with tradition, the AGM of the Irish Academy of Management will be held on Tuesday 4th September, followed by the conference dinner.

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*** NEW ***

If You Have Missed The Deadline For Abstracts

it is still possible to Submit an Abstract/Paper

Load Your Abstract Through the Link Below

And This Will Automatically Alert The Conference Chair/Co-ordinator

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DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM
Monday 3rd September 2007
Queen's University Belfast
10am - 5pm

The IAM is pleased to announce their Doctoral Colloquium at this year's conference. This is a great opportunity for all PhD researchers in Management studies to come together, meet with fellow researchers and review current theoretical frameworks, research philosophy and methodology.

For Further Information and to Register as either a Presenter or Participant please click Here

Please Note:

To Register for the Doctoral Colloquium you MUST

1 Complete the Doctoral Colloquium Registration form and e-mail to the Conference Administrator

2 If presenting a paper you must load your paper through the on-line functionality below for abstracts and, if accepted, for papers.

3 You must register for the IAM Annual Conference 3-5 September 2007.

If you have any queries please contact the Conference Chair

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Those wishing to present papers at the 2007 IAM Conference at Queen's University Belfast must submit a maximum 500 word abstract by: Monday 16th April.

Please use the online functionality (link below) to submit abstracts.

Abstracts are subject to double blind refereeing and decisions will be communicated to authors by: Monday 7th May.

• Receive a slot in the conference schedule;
• Appear in the conference proceedings;
• Be cited as a conference on curriculum vitae;
• Be considered for any of the prizes;
• Be considered for inclusion in any special issues of journals.
  
  
  
  Click here to submit your abstract for this year's Conference
  

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Full papers (for Doctoral Colloquium, or Conference) must be submitted online. Only papers received via the online functionality will be accepted.

Only on receipt of the paper and payment of the conference fee by at least one of the paper's authors before 16th July 2007, will the paper be considered as part of the conference proceedings and can therefore:

• Receive a slot in the conference schedule;
  
• Appear in the conference proceedings;
  
• Be cited as a conference on a curriculum vitae;
  
• Be considered for any of the prizes;
• Be considered for inclusion in any special issues of journals.
  

Please note that there will be no editing of final papers prior to their inclusion in the conference proceedings. Please be aware of this when submitting your final copy.

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Any conference specific inquiries to the track chairs should be directed via the Conference Chair.

Any conference specific inquiries to the track chairs should be directed via the Conference Chair.

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Refund Policy: We have a strict no refund policy.

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Please REGISTER ON-LINE HERE!

Please ensure that you have registered for the conference by Friday 3rd August to enable the conference organisers sufficient time to finalise the programme, conference packs and events etc.

Queen's University Belfast will strive to make the event as welcoming and accommodative as possible. If you have any special needs then please do not hesitate to contact the conference organisers.

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All accepted papers (full and working) will be published in the conference proceedings.

A special issue of the Irish Journal of Management will be published based on the best papers presented at the conference.
http://www.iamireland.com/Irishjournalofmanagement.htm

• The papers will be listed here in due course

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Prizes available for competitive paper entries:

• The Irish Academy of Management and FailteIreland are delighted to announce a new Competition for the Best Prize in Tourism. Top prize €300.
• Best Paper Prize (€300) sponsored by the School of Business, at Waterford Institute of Technology.
• Best Postgraduate Paper (€300) sponsored by Dublin City University, Business School.
  

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Together with the Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau, we have negotiated special rates on accommodation for conference delegates. To avail of these rates please book your accommodation on-line.

Any queries should be directed to Elizabeth Pantridge, Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau, Tel: +44 (0) 2890 239026.

To view and book accommodation please click Here

For information on travelling to Belfast please visit the Official Tourism Website for Belfast which has excellent information on all aspects of visiting Belfast from travel information to Maps and Virtual Tours of the City.

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European Academy of Management - Current Management Thinking: Drawing from Humanities and Social Sciences to Address Contemporary Challenges, 16th - 19th May in Paris.

Academy of Management - Doing Well by Doing Good, 3rd - 8th August in Philadelphia.

British Academy of Management Conference - Management Research, Education and Business Success - is the future as clear as the past, Tuesday 10th to Thursday 13th September in Warwick.

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Conference Coordinator: Dr Nola Hewitt-Dundas

Conference Administrator: Ms Ann Marie McFall

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The Ninth Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held on 6-8 September 2006, University College Cork.

The Eight Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held on 7-9 September 2005, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway.

The seventh Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held on 2-3 September 2004, School of Business Studies, Trinity College Dublin

The sixth Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held on 2-3 September 2003, Smurfit School of Business, University College Dublin.

The fifth Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held on 5-6 September 2002, Waterford Institute of Technology.

The fourth Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held on 6-7 September 2001, University of Ulster.

The third Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held on 7-8 September 2000, Dublin Institute of Technology.

The second Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held on 9-10 September 1999, University of Limerick.

The first Annual Conference of the Irish Academy of Management was held in September 1998, Dublin City University

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Details on key plenary sessions will be provided shortly.

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IAM is extremely grateful to all of its sponsors. Details of 2007 Sponsors will be available shortly.

Opportunities still exist to sponsor the Annual Conference and Doctoral Colloquium 2007.

For further information contact the Conference Chair

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A donation will be made to the NI Children's Hospice on behalf of the Track Chairs in recognition of their work and support of IAM 2007.

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