The Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS) is a charity, established in 1963 by Professor Grigor McClelland, to provide a governance structure for the Journal of Management Studies.
SAMS’ broader remit is to advance education in the field of management studies and in the fulfilment of that may:
- edit books, journals, essays, articles or other literary works;
- publish books, journals, essays, articles or other literary works;
- provide for the delivery and holding of lectures, discussions, exhibitions, public meetings, classes and conferences;
- offer and award prizes to winners of thesis or essay or other like competitions;
- co-operate with other bodies and exchange information and advice with them.
SAMS is governed by a Council of Trustees, which meets four times a year. Professor Ruth Woodfield (University of St Andrews) is currently Chair of the Council, Associate Professor Pitosh Heyden (Monash Business School) is currently Deputy Chair of the Council and Professor Penny Dick (Sheffield University) is currently Treasurer. There are, at present, 19 Trustees based around the world.