call for papers: Learning and Research In Second Life Preconference Workshop. (this is a f2f session in vancouver but will be simulcast in SL)

details from their site:
This workshop aims to improve the understanding of Second Life as a
Learning and Research environment. It will bring 35 researchers
together to collaborate, discuss and workshop diverse topics related
to research and learning in Second Life. We will pursue a full-day
schedule in which participants will discuss their work and interests
on four different topics: learning in Second Life, integrated
learning, the contributions of research to the community and ethical
research methods.

Focus Topic: International and Cross-Cultural Conflict Management

Recognizing the need to include more research from outside the U.S. and non-western cultures, this special issue explores conflict management in organizations in international and cross-cultural settings.

Examples of topics that would be appropriate for this special issue are: How does national culture influence conflict management and conflict resolution processes and outcomes? Are there different conflict styles used in different countries? Do countries outside the U.S. have unique ways of handling conflict? Are the outcomes of conflict different in different cultures. How is conflict perceived in different cultures. Are there different causes and outcomes of conflict in different countries? Are there alternative perceptions or conceptualizations of conflict in different cultures that either exacerbate or mitigate conflict? How does language influence conflict?

These examples provide illustrations of the types of international and cross-cultural conflict studies that would be appropriate. However, researchers are encouraged to submit manuscripts using innovative theories or methods that advance our understanding of conflict from global or international perspectives.

This call for papers is aimed at a wide array of scholars–from different disciplines such as management, communications, psychology, sociology, economics, public administration, and law.

Studies using a variety of methodological techniques are encouraged including (but not limited to): laboratory studies, field studies, case studies, survey research, and analysis of archival data. Articles focused solely on theory development are also welcome as are papers that present novel approaches to conflict management in the context of organizations in international settings.

Manuscripts should focus on the following criteria:

Use clear exposition, be technically adequate, make a theoretical contribution (e.g., testing, creating, or extending theory), make an empirical contribution, be innovative, interesting, & novel, and have potential implications for practice
– Length: generally no longer than 35 pages (including everything: tables, references, figures, etc.)
– Double-spaced with 1 inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font.
– Following APA (5th ed.) format.
All papers will be blind reviewed.

Inquires and manuscripts should be submitted in electronic form by October 1, 2006 to: Richard A. Posthuma, rposthuma@utep.edu

IFIP Working Group 8.2 Working Conference on Virtuality and Virtualization
Location: Portland Marriott City Center, Downtown Portland, OR, USA
Date: 29-31 July 2007
Submissions due: 1 November 2006

The focus of the conference is on virtual work and virtualization (in their varieties of meanings) and their recursive influence on work practices, organizations and society. Possible topics include:
• defining virtuality
• personal experiences of virtual work
• theories to explain effects of virtuality
• teamwork in distributed teams
• the nature of distributed work practices
• virtuality and communication, coordination and collaboration
processes
• technologies contributing to virtualization
• mediation and disintermediation of work practices and organizations
• virtuality and team/organizational learning
• virtuality and changing organizational form and function
• impacts of virtuality on supply chains
• drivers, opportunities, and challenges of distributed production
• labour pools in countries contributing to distributed teams
• reinvention of place and time associated with virtualization

IAMB 2007 CONFERENCE – The Gold Coast Hotel, Las Vegas
January 28- 31, 2007
Deadline First Submission: September 17, 2006

Theme: Gearing for the Globalization Era

The International Academy of Management and Business (IAMB) are inviting
scholars and practitioners to submit papers, symposia, and posters for
presentation. Papers are solicited in management and business-related areas
such as: Organizational Behavior and Change; Conflicts and Negotiations;
Human Resource Management; Technology Management; Innovation and Technology;
Public Administration; Business Policy; Marketing Management; Financial
Management; Operations Research; International Business; Cross Cultural
Management; and Management Education and Training.

9th International GOR Conference -GENERAL ONLINE RESEARCH ’07
March, 26-28,2007 at University of Leipzig, German
http://www.gor.de

Conference topics include theories, methods, and findings concerning social and business aspects of the Internet and mobile communication. The aim of the conference is to document the progress of Internet science, innovative developments, and practical experience.

Paper presentations, roundtable presentations, posters, and sessions can be proposed on the following topics: (i’ve shortened this list so see their site for more details)

A: The Internet as a Research Tool (Online Market Research and Social Research, Methods’ Effects of Online Data Collection, Mobile Data Collection, Statistical Biases in Online Sampling, Best Practice Examples, Innovative Data Collection Tools, Online Access Panels, Quality Standards, Data Mining, Online Experiments, Mixed Mode Studies)

B: The Internet Measured (Indices of the Digital Divide(s) and Digital Inequality, Use of Logfiles and Databases, Indices of the Information Society, Measurement of Range of Coverage, Measurement of Online Social Networks, Diffusion of Visual Online & Mobile Communication)

C: The Internet in its Context(Internet, Mobile Communication, and Civil Society, Online Groups & Online Communities, Social Networks and Relationships Online & Offline, Digital Inequality, Democracy, Internet, Social Movements, and Collective Action, Internet & Science, Electronic & Mobile Business, E-Business, Evaluation of Web-Sites and E-Commerce, Mobile Commerce, Electronic Customer Relationship Management, Internet & Mobile Communication in Everyday Life, E- & M-Learning, New Forms and Formats: Internet-TV, Blogs, Podcasts, RSS etc., Internet & Mobile Communication in Organizations, Virtual Teams & Online Communities of Practice, Internet and Journalism, Search Engines, Search Strategies, and Social Outcomes,
Semantic Webs and Topic Maps, Digital Censorship)

If you would like to contribute to the conference by presenting a paper, roundtable report, a poster, or a complete session please submit (an) abstract(s) electronically no later than: September 30th 2006 to: http://www.gor.de