22436: Studying Emotion in Strategy Research

Given that emotion is known to shape how people think and behave, it can be an important driver of strategic decision processes. Indeed, emotion often influences how organizations and their members interpret and engage with various strategic challenges, including the threat of new entrants, the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation, as well as the ongoing climate emergency. However—especially for newcomers to the field—it is not always clear how to effectively plan, execute and publish studies on emotion in strategy. Building on two previous iterations of this PDW, this workshop will assemble a panel of experts who have successfully published research on emotion in strategy in leading scholarly outlets. During Part 1 of the workshop, which will be open to all conference attendees, panelists will share their experiences and tips on how to design, execute, and report high quality quantitative and qualitative empirical work, and publish high impact conceptual contributions. In Part 2 of the workshop, preregistered participants will discuss their emerging work and ideas with relevant panel members, other leading scholars in attendance, and their peers, to receive constructive, developmental feedback. As in previous years, the workshop will provide a gathering ground for conference attendees to meet fellow researchers who share their interests in studying emotion in strategy, thus enabling them to develop and extend their scholarly networks beyond the immediate conference setting.

Part 1 is open to all. Part 2 requires registration - to apply for Part 2, please send extended abstracts/research proposals (no more than 2-pages A4) to christopher.golding@manchester.ac.uk