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 MISSION of the BDOM Network is to provide an interdisciplinary mechanism for exchange to support such efforts.
Behavior Operations Conference: Short Clip from 2009

SCHOLARLY RESOURCES: Archive of OM Behavioral Research
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 (elliot_bendoly@bus.emory.edu). 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.