irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $79KThe organization organized its biennial conference.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Biennial Conference
Major academic gathering held every two years featuring research presentations, keynote panels, and networking opportunities for scholars and practitioners in Chinese management research.
Publications Program
Oversees the publication of academic journals such as Management and Organization Research and Chinese Management Insight, along with newsletters and books.
Research Committee Workshops
Organizes virtual and in-person research workshops, including specialized sessions on topics like pandemic-related management research, to support scholarly development.
Responsible Research in Business & Management Award
Recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions that advance responsible research practices in the field of business and management with relevance to Chinese contexts.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 2 activities
- Conducting virtual research workshops and seminarsRuns a series of recurring virtual research programs including monthly Research Seminars, bimonthly Young Scholar Development Seminars, quarterly Women’s Development Seminars, and special sessions on topics like pandemic-related research. These workshops support scholarly exchange and capacity building among researchers and students.
- Organizing biennial conferencesPlans and hosts biennial academic conferences, both in-person and online, for the submission and presentation of research papers on management in Chinese contexts. The organization has held eight such conferences since its inaugural event in Beijing in 2004, with recent iterations conducted virtually in summer 2021.
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Academic Research Dissemination 2 activities
- Producing and disseminating scholarly knowledge on Chinese managementCreates and disseminates academically rigorous knowledge about management in Chinese contexts through research publications, books, and video series featuring interviews with authors. This includes editing and authoring academic books on empirical methods and organizational management, as well as studies on innovation and global expansion of Chinese tech firms.
- Publishing Management and Organization Review (MOR) journalLaunches, edits, and publishes Management and Organization Review (MOR), an ISI-listed academic journal focused on management and organizations in China, with a 2-year impact factor of 3.776 in 2021. The journal is distributed to over 3,000 research institutions worldwide and includes research articles on theory testing, indigenous theory development, and comparative global contexts.
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AI Governance and Ethical Research 1 activity
- Establishing research standards and guidelinesDevelops and enforces academic standards for research integrity, including requiring disclosure of AI use in manuscript submissions to its journal and biannual meeting, and establishing AI use guidelines for submissions. Also convenes an Executive Advisory Committee of practitioners to guide scholarly focus on real-world management issues.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosting biennial Research Methods and Teaching WorkshopsOrganizes biennial workshops focused on research methods for young scholars and doctoral students in China, as well as biennial Teaching Workshops aimed at improving management education quality in China. These are led by academic directors and serve as key training platforms.
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Providing administrative and operational supportManages day-to-day operations including financial oversight, board support, coordination of meetings, external communications, and maintenance of the association database and website. Provides membership services such as inquiries, renewals, billing, and publication subscriptions.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Supporting early-career and student researchersOffers seminar series and targeted programs to develop young scholars in management research, including support for new and prospective members to build research skills and understand professional obligations. Student membership is available for full-time graduate students for up to five years.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintaining and growing professional membership networkOffers regular and student memberships to researchers, educators, and practitioners interested in Chinese management research, maintaining a network of over 20,000 registered contacts from nearly 100 countries. Engages in continuous organizational renewal through member induction and participation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$762K
Contributions & grants$249K33%
Program service revenue$439K58%
Investment income$34K4%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$171K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$7K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.74M
Cash$576K
Investments$1.17M
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.74M
Liquid reserves122.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +825.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 4
- David Zhu — Program Chair, Executive Director
- Runtian Jing — President, Executive Committee Member
- Wei Shen — President Elect, Executive Committee Member
- Zhixue Zhang — Past President, Executive Committee Chair
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Academy of Management Network — Multiple IACMR officers are fellows, editors, and award recipients of the Academy of Management.
- Ai You Foundation Partner — Wei Zhang previously served as a senior manager on NGO empowerment and development at Ai You Foundation.
- Cambridge University Press Partner — Publisher of the Management and Organization Review journal.
- Cambridge University Press Partner — Publishes the journal Management and Organization Review on behalf of IACMR.
- Chinese Academy of Sciences Partner — Wei Zhang previously served as an officer of Academic Exchange and International Cooperation at Chinese Academy of Sciences.
- Committees Network — Internal governance and program committees that support the organization's academic and operational functions.
- Fudan University Partner — Joint sponsor of the Management and Organization Review journal and co-publisher of Management Insights.
- Guanghua School of Management Partner — Provides physical and institutional space for IACMR operations at Peking University.
- Guanghua School of Management, Peking University Partner — Named academic institution associated with the journal or organization.
- Hong Kong, China Partner — Hosts the 2027 IACMR Conference.
- Management and Organization Review Network — Flagship journal of IACMR that jointly issues AI guidelines and implements them for manuscript submissions.
- Management and Organization Review Network — Flagship journal of IACMR, serving as a publication outlet for research on Chinese management.
- Management and Organization Review Network — Official journal of IACMR, with multiple officers serving in editorial roles.
- Past-President Fellows Network — Group of former presidents responsible for leadership succession, strategy formation, and culture building within IACMR
- Past-Presidents Fellows Partner — Participate in the Nomination and Election Committee alongside the president and immediate past-president.
- Peking University Government — Hosts the IACMR office at the Guanghua School of Management.
- Peking University Partner — Joint sponsor of the Management and Organization Review journal and host institution for IACMR contact information.
- Peking University Press Partner — Published academic books co-edited and co-authored by IACMR leadership.
- SUNY Geneseo Partner — Hosts the US office financial management role through the Executive Secretary/Treasurer based at the institution.
- School of Management, Fudan University Partner — Named academic institution associated with the journal or organization.
- School of Management, Zhejiang University Partner — Named academic institution associated with the journal or organization.
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Partner — Named academic institution associated with the journal or organization.
- WeChat Partner — Uses WeChat for communication and engagement with members, as indicated by the presence of a WeChat QR code on the website.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally-Grounded Knowledge Exchangemethodology: culturally-grounded knowledge exchangeBy facilitating equitable, culturally informed dialogue between scholars and practitioners, the organization builds stronger research-practice bridges in Chinese management, because mutual understanding rooted in local context enhances the validity and applicability of shared knowledge.
- Global Intellectual Network for Mutual Learningmethodology: global intellectual networkBy creating a global forum for exchange among scholars and practitioners, the organization advances knowledge of Chinese management, because diverse, cross-border collaboration fosters innovation and deeper understanding through shared learning.
- Indigenous Theory Development in Chinese Contextsmethodology: indigenous theory developmentBy developing and testing management theories within the context of China’s transforming economies, the organization advances authentic understanding of Chinese management, because locally grounded theory produces more accurate and meaningful insights than imported frameworks.
- Practice-Engaged Research for Practical Relevancemethodology: practice-engaged researchBy integrating academic rigor with practical relevance in Chinese management contexts, the organization advances scholarly knowledge and improves real-world business practice, because engagement with practice ensures research addresses authentic challenges and produces actionable insights.
- Responsible Scholarship for Societal Impactmethodology: responsible_scholarshipBy promoting socially responsible scholarship and ethical professional service, the organization advances societal well-being in China and globally, because anchoring research in responsibility and integrity ensures it contributes positively to communities and avoids harm.