Purpose and Agenda

This workshop seeks to build upon the multi-level theory of legitimacy and define the research agenda for the next decade. We welcome the submission of research projects with a conceptual, empirical and/or methodological orientation to help consolidate the multi-level theory of legitimacy in organization and management studies. The workshop should be of special interest for doctoral students, postdocs, and junior faculty; scholars more advanced in their careers are also invited to submit their work.

It will offer participants an opportunity to discuss and learn about recent advancements in legitimacy research, to develop a network in this field, and to receive individual feedback on project ideas and work in progress.

In the afternoon of May 8th, we will start with presentations and discussions of current trends and future directions in legitimacy research. Senior scholars will share their insights and experience in the field. In the evening, we will provide a networking program including a dinner. The morning of May 9th will be focused on roundtable sessions to help develop participants’ working papers and project ideas. Each paper will have a senior scholar discussant with a track record of multiple publications in leading management journals. Authors will also receive feedback from peers with similar research interests.

Selection of papers and project ideas will be based on an abstract of 500 words. Early-stage work is welcome and full papers are not expected. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 11:59 pm, April 1st, 2023.