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AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ACADEMY (ANZIBA) CONFERENCE 13-15 April 2014 Auckland, New Zealand CALL FOR PAPERS AND REVIEWERS The IB Group at the University of Auckland is pleased to invite IB scholars worldwide to present their research at the Annual Conference of the Australia and New Zealand International Business Academy (ANZIBA). The conference is hosted by the Department of Management and International Business at the University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand. The conference features two days of concurrent presentation sessions on the 13-14 April, followed by a one-day Doctoral Colloquium on 15 April. An informal gathering of Colloquium students is planned for 12 April, to be followed that evening by a welcoming reception for all conference attendees. Conference Theme: International Business: Institutions, Organisations, and Markets Tracks and track chairs: 1. Theories and Methodologies in International Business Professor Peter Liesch, University of Queensland Dr Douglas Dow, University of Melbourne 2. Strategy in International Business Associate Professor Joanna Scott-Kennel, University of Waikato Dr Paresha Sinha, University of Waikato 3. Multinational Enterprises: Institutions, organisations and markets Professor Peter Enderwick, Auckland University of Technology Dr Brent Burmester, University of Auckland 4. International SMEs: Institutions, organisations and markets Associate Professor Susan Freeman, University of Adelaide Dr Maureen Benson-Rea, University of Auckland 5. International Human Resource Management Professor Kate Hutchings, Griffith University Dr Ruth McPhail, Griffith University 6. Culture, Language and IB Professor David Thomas, University of New South Wales Dr Andre Pekerti, University of Queensland 7. Gender and IB Professor Fang Lee Cooke, Monash University Professor Judith Pringle, Auckland University of Technology 8. Critical Perspectives on IB Professor Gavin Jack, La Trobe University Professor Robert Westwood, Southern Cross University Critical Perspectives on International Business is proudly sponsoring a best paper prize for this track. The prize consists of a certificate, one year of free access to the journal and the offer of a fast track review of the winning paper (if the author(s) decide to submit to the journal). ANZIBA welcomes: Competitive Papers: for work at an advanced stage of development, between 5000 - 7000 words in length, including references, figures and tables. Workshop Papers: for work-in-progress, not more than 5000 words in length, including references, figures and tables. Panel Proposals: Suitable for themed panel-lead discussions held during the concurrent sessions at the conference, not more than 3000 words in length, inclusive of all materials. Research summaries: From doctoral students for participation in the Doctoral Colloquium, not more than 2000 words in length, including references, figures and tables. All submissions will be subject to a double-blind review process. Style Guide: Competitive Papers and Workshop Papers Double-spaced, referenced and formatted in conformity with JIBS manuscript submission guidelines. All paper submissions must include a title page stating: The track for submission (number and title) Competitive or Workshop paper Title of the paper Name of author, institutional affiliation and email address. The second page of the submission should include the title and an abstract not exceeding 200 words, followed by the body of the paper. Panel Proposals Panel proposals must be submitted by the panel chair and include: A title page that includes the names and contact information for all participants and identifies their roles. An abstract, not to exceed 150-200 words, that summarizes the panel. An overview statement of the theme of the panel. A 1-to-3 page description of the session format (e.g., paper presentations, roundtable, professional development workshop), with paper synopses where appropriate. Emails or signed letters from each participant, indicating s/he will participate if the panel is accepted. Each proposal must state, on its front page at the top right, the requested track (number and title) and panel session format. All submissions must be on written with double-spaced text and a font size of 11 points or larger. Please follow the JIBS Style Guide. Key Dates: Submissions open: 1 September 2013 Submissions close: 15 October 2013 (There will be no extension to the submission deadline.) Notification about outcome of the review process: 15 December 2013 Reviewer registration: If you wish to serve as a reviewer, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and include the track for which you would like to review. We will be updating the information regarding the conference on ANZIBA's website http://www.anziba.org/conferences Local Organising Committee at The University of Auckland: Professor Snejina Michailova (Conference chair) Dr Maureen Benson-Rea Dr Brent Burmester Dr Christina Stringer Dr Peter Zámborský Susan Sum We hope to see you in beautiful New Zealand in April 2014! Snejina Michailova, PhD, Professor of International Business The University of Auckland Business School, New Zealand http://www.mendeley.com/profiles/snejina-michailova/