CALL FOR PAPERS
CASE METHOD
Research,
Application, Case Writing, Interactive Methods
31th
International Conference
Istanbul,
Turkey
July 5
(arrival) – 10 (departure), 2014
Conference
theme: “Joining Continents – Cultures – Ideas”
The case method can play an important role in solving
problems and in teaching problem-solving in academia and in industry, as well
as in initiating and managing change. This conference provides opportunities
for participants to learn more about teaching using the case method and related
instructional approaches in a variety of educational settings. Participants
will have ample opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world with whom
they can forge research partnerships. The
conference solicits papers, cases and other contributions on teaching and research
using cases, papers presenting methods
for using, writing and collecting information for cases and papers discussing the underlying
pedagogical and scientific bases. Papers and cases that address the following challenges
of the conference theme are especially welcome
· Bridge
theory and practice.
· Foster responsible,
professional attitudes, values and personalities.
· Develop
authentic leaders for sustainable change in organizations and societies.
· Promote ethical
behavior to change organizational structures.
· The
story-telling aspect of cases as it relates to understanding and implementing
successful change management,
· Analysis
innovation as basis for changes and environmental adaptation.
WACRA® conferences are interdisciplinary multinational forums for
scholars in the disciplines and professional fields (such as business,
communication, education, engineering, history, law, medicine, psychology,
public policy, social work) and practitioners in business and industry,
education and government.
Papers are solicited that analyze theory and practice
using cases, simulations, videos and related instructional methods for problem
solving, managing change and innovation. Priority will be given to papers that
are interdisciplinary, international, and/or comparative. Papers reporting the application
of cases in university and professional training programs in diverse settings
and papers on the evaluation of the case method and its related forms
for teaching and learning are encouraged. Contributions investigating challenges
(and suggesting solutions) faced by business are also solicited. Proposals for case writing &
development and actual cases placed in diverse settings are invited, e.g.
joint-cross-cultural cases. While a main focus of the WACRA conferences is on
using cases for teaching and problem-solving, scholarly papers that report
research using the case method are welcome.
WACRA is particularly interested in scholarly papers that enhance the
understanding and collaboration between and among disciplines and international
partners. The best paper/case are recognized.
Submissions should include (1) a
cover page including: title, name, affiliation, address, tel. & fax numbers
and e-mail address of the author(s), (2) a proposal summary (not exceeding 4
pages), or the completed paper (not exceeding 12 pages). Download the
manuscript guidelines from the WACRA web site below. The summary should state
clearly the objectives, the framework, and the nature of the proposal and be
responsive to the criteria used for review.
The name of the author(s) should not appear on the summary page
to facilitate the blind peer review.
Receipt
of all proposals/papers will be acknowledged and the results of the review will
be send by e-mail. All proposals and papers are due on or before January 15, 2014. Completed
papers received prior to March 31, 2014 will be
considered for publication in the refereed
International Journal of Case Method
Research & Application - IJCRA. Conference language is English with
tracks in Spanish and French. Each registered delegate is invited to present up
to 2 papers where s/he is a (co-) author, subject to space availability.
W A C R A®
WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR CASE METHOD RESEARCH & APPLICATION
23 Mackintosh Ave NEEDHAM (BOSTON) MA 02492-1218
U.S.A.
Tel. +781-444-8982 hans.klein@wacra.org Fax: +781-444-1548
website www.wacra.org
Conference Office: 3817 Tonsley Place High
Point, NC 27265-9278 U.S.A.
Tel. +336-404-6256 Email denise.smith@wacra.org Fax+336-307-3185
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