CMS AOM Division

Welcome to the Critical Management Studies (CMS) Division of the Academy of Management! The Critical Management Studies Division is a forum within the Academy of Management for the expression of views critical of unethical management practices and the exploitative social order. Structural features of contemporary society, such as the profit imperative, patriarchy, racial inequality, and ecological irresponsibility, often encourage managers to see organizations as instruments of domination and exploitation. Driven by a shared desire to change this situation, we aim in our research, teaching, and practice to develop critical interpretations of management and society and to generate radical alternatives. Our critique seeks to connect the practical shortcomings in theories of management and managerial practices to the demands of a socially divisive and ecologically destructive system. With over 750 members from more than 45 countries, including many emerging scholars and doctoral students, our community is vibrant and globally engaged. We invite you to explore our work and consider joining us in our efforts to transform management practices. Join us in advancing critical management scholarship and working towards the creation of organizations that prioritize social justice, sustainability, and ethical practices.