The International Theme Committee (ITC) launched the inaugural Best
International Dissertation Award, sponsored by the International Theme
Committee of the Academy of Management.

Committee of the Academy of Management. The dissertation, completed in 2011, must contribute
to basic or applied knowledge on topics within the charge of the
International Theme Committee:

• Internationalize the Academy as an organization.

• Help Academy members improve their understanding of the internationalization of business trade and other forms of organizational transactions.
  

• Encourage Academy members to become exposed to or provide exposure for organizational scholarship being conducted outside of the U.S.
  

The Award is Co-chaired by Professor Claire Simmers and Dr Eric Zhao.

The deadline for nominations was 15th May 2012 and 16 submissions were received. The winner and runners up will be announced at the Carolyn Dexter Award Ceremony (in Boston) which is a champagne and nibbles event open to all Academy members. Do join us in this event exciting event.