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MISSION STATEMENT: The continued interest in the incorporation of behavioral theory and dynamics into common discussions of operations management has been demonstrated by a growing number of operations management publications in high ranking non-traditionally OM outlets (eg. Journal of Applied Psychology), an increase in the publication of behaviorally focused work in OM outlets and an increase in special seminar series, sections and chapters of established OM academic associations devoted to this interface. What is obvious is the wide range of viewpoints as to the direction that new research aimed at merging elements of these two traditionally divergent fields should be. Should an emphasis be on incorporating artificial characterizations of human behavior as explicit components of OR models, or should emphasis be placed on empirically investigating the interplay between OM recommendations/policies on subsequent human behavior? Most are of the opinion that there is no single 'correct' approach, but that a variety of approaches should be taken up in tandem. The joint MISSION of the BDOM Network and POMS College of Behavioral Operations is to provide an interdisciplinary mechanism for exchange to support such efforts.
ORGANIZATION and REPRESENTATION: While there are numerous professional organizations with chapters that have developed from the original organizing principles of the BDOM Network (founded 2006) the POMS College, with its associated links to the POMS journal Department of Behavioral Operations, currently provides one of the most representative bodies of researchers. The intent of this website is therefore to provide representation and informational updates for the College, as well as for the broader BDOM network. ... For regular updates on content and events join the BeOps listserv : beops@googlegroups.com ... For discussion threads see the affiliated BeOps LinkedIn group
OM/HR on Operations Managenet Frontiers
College of Behavioral Operations at POMS
Behavioral Operations on Scholarpedia
Behavior Ops Invitational
2010: Info and Clips from 2010...........
2009: Short Clip from 2009
TEACHING RESOURCES:
The Handbook of Behavioral Operations Management and its associated website provides access to classroom activities and teaching materials (including sample syllabi) for including various topics in the Behavioral Operations domain into elective and core coursework, as well as executive education training sessions. The textbook is authored by leading researchers in the BeOps field, and also serves as a primer for those interested in beginning research programs in Behavioral Operations applied to within-firm and/or supply chain contexts.
Table of Contents Content Preview (from Google) Amazon Access
Sample Syllabi Text Site w/ Links to Class Activities Oxford University Press
SCHOLARLY RESOURCES:
Archive of OM Behavioral Research (click to view; or if you have editorial rights, use this link)
Intended to provide both new and established researchers a reference for published works relating to behavioral dynamics in the contexts and paradigms of operations management. The archive is a work in continuous process and is relies on the efforts of scholars to make the community aware of their published works. In order to ensure that their work is accurately represented here, please contact the network admin. Theory and data collection methodologies must be clearly detailed according to the format of the archive for all new postings. Please only limit requests for new postings to research that genuinely involves the study of human behavior in OM contexts / paradigms of study
Briefs on Behavioral OM (also see link to Roadmap in left bar)
On the usefulness of models - Loch and Wu........................On experimental validity - Bachrach and Bendoly
On the criticality of empirical views - Voss........................ On the the use of student subjects - Croson