Call for papers

3rd International Workshop on Organizational Legitimacy

“THE STATE OF THE ART IN LEGITIMACY RESEARCH: THEORY AND APPLICATION”

15-16 May 2025 – Emlyon Business School, Lyon, France


Call for Papers

 

The 3rd Annual Organizational Legitimacy Workshop builds on the legacy of the first two workshops: the inaugural event at the University of Lausanne in 2023 and the second workshop at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2024.

Purpose and Theme

The theme of the workshop is “The State of the Art in Legitimacy Research: Theory and Application” within the field of management.

We encourage submissions covering any aspect of the legitimacy-research spectrum, including (but not limited to):

  • Dynamics of legitimacy judgment formation and change
  • (De)Legitimation strategies
  • Multilevel approaches to legitimacy
  • States of legitimacy on the legitimacy-illegitimacy continuum
  • Operationalizing and measuring legitimacy
  • Legitimacy of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial endeavors
  • External and internal legitimacy struggles within organizations
  • Legitimation through sustainable resourcing and supply chains
  • CSR, legitimacy states, and legitimation
  • Theoretical and empirical advances in legitimacy research

The workshop will feature presentations and roundtable facilitation by international experts. Early-career scholars such as Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, and tenure-track assistant professors are particularly encouraged to apply though scholars further along in their careers are also welcome to submit their work. The goal is to foster idea exchange, feedback, and networking opportunities.

Participation, Program, and Fees

The workshop will take place from 15-16 May 2025. There is no registration or participation fee for the workshop, and catering including the gala dinner will be offered. However, space is limited to 50 participants.

Venue

The event will be held at Emlyon in Lyon, France. The campus is conveniently located and easily accessible by public transportation.

Step 1: Submission of Extended Abstract

Submissions are competitive. Authors should submit an extended abstract of up to 1,000 words, excluding references, tables, and figures. The abstract should be submitted to legitimacylyon@gmail.com by 3 February 2025 at 23:59 CET

Step 2: Submission of Final Paper

Acceptance notifications will be sent by 10 March 2025. Accepted authors must submit their final papers, including research in progress and discussion questions, by 14 April 2025. The final papers (2,000-8,000 words) should build upon the accepted abstract and may take the form of short working papers or more advanced research projects

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