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  • 1.  Giving Voice to the Humanitarian Values

    Posted 02-02-2017 16:40

    Hello MSR Colleagues - For the past few days, I have been part of a number of conversations regarding how to respond to President Trump's EO blocking entry of refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries - individually (as a Canadian/Australian immigrant working in the USA on a NAFTA visa) and collectively (as a member of AOM and MSR). 

    I will speak personally here as I know the MSR Executive is preparing a communication to the MSR IG.  


    My view on the EO and the AOM response to it: 

    • I think the EO is evidence of President Trump doing exactly what Candidate Trump said he would. As such, the people who voted for him will see these actions as justified, if not executed well. 
    • I believe the EO is a shock event that is intended to distract and divide people - we need to stay vigilant for what is coming down the pipeline: 
      • I think how we respond individually and collectively should unapologetically assert our values (multiculturalism, humanitarianism, religious freedom) AND ALSO provide a compelling alternative narrative to people who voted/supported Trump.  Scapegoating them (i.e. calling them all racists or stupid) or responding with language that is intended to sensationalize (an already incredible situation) or dehumanize, will encourage escalation of commitment and confirmation bias.
      • For example, I would recommend using the words 'travel ban' and not 'muslim ban'  – While I do believe the latter is the underlying motivation behind the EO,  I think it detracts from the real issues (unconstitutional, an ineffective strategy for ensuring USA safety, and not aligned with humanitarian values). 
    • I am pleased that AOM's response included a shift in process to allow attendees who can not travel to participate - although I think this could be expanded to make more of the conference 'virtual' and enable even broader participation. 
    • I was disappointed in AOM's response as the predominant professional body for management educators - we have not solicited input from members in order to add our voice to the petition or letter to President Trump.

    Stacie


    Dr. Stacie Chappell
    Assistant Professor of Management
    College of Business
    Western New England University
    1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield MA



  • 2.  Giving Voice to the Humanitarian Values

    Posted 02-02-2017 21:02
    I think Stacie's conclusions are exactly right. 
    On the one hand, we need to be critical about Trump's actions –– but we also need to be understanding and empathic about the fears and dismay of his middle American working class heartland base who, unlike most of us and our professional educated peers, have found both their economic condition and their place in the societal pecking order decline for themselves, their families and their communities. These shifts  are the outcome of changing technology, trade and education; such changes bring winners and losers. These have occurred relatively rapidly across the developed world. --and the losers unsurprisingly want the "good old days" back.  Hence the rise of "populism". 

    No easy solutions are at hand but simply accusing  "them" of stupid "wrong views" and bigotry will only escalate anger rather than move towards dissolving the conflicts. The need is to seek solutions --difficult but not impossible -- and to take care about our political correctness,  which seems correct to us but to them seems arrogant and derogatory.   

    AND we need to find ways to prevent those Trumpites who will try to overturn the democratic order before their base realizes that the promised "good old days" aren't returning but may try to seize military, electoral and social power (E. g. Venezuela today and much of the Middle East such as Egypt).  

    Sent from my iPhone 415-713-1341


    On Feb 2, 2017, at 4:40 PM, Stacie Chappell <stacie.chappell@WNE.EDU> wrote:

    Hello MSR Colleagues - For the past few days, I have been part of a number of conversations regarding how to respond to President Trump's EO blocking entry of refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries - individually (as a Canadian/Australian immigrant working in the USA on a NAFTA visa) and collectively (as a member of AOM and MSR). 

    I will speak personally here as I know the MSR Executive is preparing a communication to the MSR IG.  


    My view on the EO and the AOM response to it: 

    • I think the EO is evidence of President Trump doing exactly what Candidate Trump said he would. As such, the people who voted for him will see these actions as justified, if not executed well. 
    • I believe the EO is a shock event that is intended to distract and divide people - we need to stay vigilant for what is coming down the pipeline: 
      • I think how we respond individually and collectively should unapologetically assert our values (multiculturalism, humanitarianism, religious freedom) AND ALSO provide a compelling alternative narrative to people who voted/supported Trump.  Scapegoating them (i.e. calling them all racists or stupid) or responding with language that is intended to sensationalize (an already incredible situation) or dehumanize, will encourage escalation of commitment and confirmation bias.
      • For example, I would recommend using the words 'travel ban' and not 'muslim ban'  – While I do believe the latter is the underlying motivation behind the EO,  I think it detracts from the real issues (unconstitutional, an ineffective strategy for ensuring USA safety, and not aligned with humanitarian values). 
    • I am pleased that AOM's response included a shift in process to allow attendees who can not travel to participate - although I think this could be expanded to make more of the conference 'virtual' and enable even broader participation. 
    • I was disappointed in AOM's response as the predominant professional body for management educators - we have not solicited input from members in order to add our voice to the petition or letter to President Trump.

    Stacie


    Dr. Stacie Chappell
    Assistant Professor of Management
    College of Business
    Western New England University
    1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield MA



  • 3.  Giving Voice to the Humanitarian Values

    Posted 02-02-2017 22:38
    Hello.

    As a non-American MSR member, I appreciate your sharing of views on the EO and the Trump presidency in general.  It helps me understand the US situation and dynamics.

    Our lives are truly intertwined globally.  The wave of populism has also influenced Philippine politics and persistent inequality seems to be implicated also.

    I feel that we, as MSR scholars, have a duty to promote dialogues and inquiry in the service of understanding and addressing these complex and profoundly important developments -- especially since management, organization and business dynamics play a great role in how globalization is touching the lives of every human person -- sometimes in not very good ways.

    Ben

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    On Feb 3, 2017 10:12 AM, "Lee Robbins" <leerobbins@sonic.net> wrote:
    I think Stacie's conclusions are exactly right. 
    On the one hand, we need to be critical about Trump's actions –– but we also need to be understanding and empathic about the fears and dismay of his middle American working class heartland base who, unlike most of us and our professional educated peers, have found both their economic condition and their place in the societal pecking order decline for themselves, their families and their communities. These shifts  are the outcome of changing technology, trade and education; such changes bring winners and losers. These have occurred relatively rapidly across the developed world. --and the losers unsurprisingly want the "good old days" back.  Hence the rise of "populism". 

    No easy solutions are at hand but simply accusing  "them" of stupid "wrong views" and bigotry will only escalate anger rather than move towards dissolving the conflicts. The need is to seek solutions --difficult but not impossible -- and to take care about our political correctness,  which seems correct to us but to them seems arrogant and derogatory.   

    AND we need to find ways to prevent those Trumpites who will try to overturn the democratic order before their base realizes that the promised "good old days" aren't returning but may try to seize military, electoral and social power (E. g. Venezuela today and much of the Middle East such as Egypt).  

    Sent from my iPhone 415-713-1341


    On Feb 2, 2017, at 4:40 PM, Stacie Chappell <stacie.chappell@WNE.EDU> wrote:

    Hello MSR Colleagues - For the past few days, I have been part of a number of conversations regarding how to respond to President Trump's EO blocking entry of refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries - individually (as a Canadian/Australian immigrant working in the USA on a NAFTA visa) and collectively (as a member of AOM and MSR). 

    I will speak personally here as I know the MSR Executive is preparing a communication to the MSR IG.  


    My view on the EO and the AOM response to it: 

    • I think the EO is evidence of President Trump doing exactly what Candidate Trump said he would. As such, the people who voted for him will see these actions as justified, if not executed well. 
    • I believe the EO is a shock event that is intended to distract and divide people - we need to stay vigilant for what is coming down the pipeline: 
      • I think how we respond individually and collectively should unapologetically assert our values (multiculturalism, humanitarianism, religious freedom) AND ALSO provide a compelling alternative narrative to people who voted/supported Trump.  Scapegoating them (i.e. calling them all racists or stupid) or responding with language that is intended to sensationalize (an already incredible situation) or dehumanize, will encourage escalation of commitment and confirmation bias.
      • For example, I would recommend using the words 'travel ban' and not 'muslim ban'  – While I do believe the latter is the underlying motivation behind the EO,  I think it detracts from the real issues (unconstitutional, an ineffective strategy for ensuring USA safety, and not aligned with humanitarian values). 
    • I am pleased that AOM's response included a shift in process to allow attendees who can not travel to participate - although I think this could be expanded to make more of the conference 'virtual' and enable even broader participation. 
    • I was disappointed in AOM's response as the predominant professional body for management educators - we have not solicited input from members in order to add our voice to the petition or letter to President Trump.

    Stacie


    Dr. Stacie Chappell
    Assistant Professor of Management
    College of Business
    Western New England University
    1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield MA





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  • 4.  Giving Voice to the Humanitarian Values

    Posted 02-03-2017 11:12

    Dear MSR Listserv Members,

     

    Many AOM divisions and interest group listservs have been full of email exchanges over the last 5 days with discussions are about their deep concerns and search for what they need to do about the executive order by Trump related to travel ban for people from 7 countries. 

     

    I am a member of several AOM divisions  and anyone ( member or not) can be subscribe to the AOM open listservs for all the AOM divisions and interest groups.  I get their emails  and have valued learning a lot from these vital email exchanges coming from many perspectives.  Related to this, I am trying to learn what actions I can take, what actions we can take, what action steps other individuals and groups are taking and what my own university and business school is doing each day since this ban has been declared.  AOM members are also members of other major academic associations.  I believe there is so much to learn from the actions and discussions taking place – beyond AOM ----  in other academic associations and institutions.    See example below:  

     

    Mary Finney

    Ohio University

     

     

    Step just taken by the The Labor and Employment Relations Association

     

    Statement Regarding Executive Order Issued by President Donald Trump on

    1-27-2017

    The Labor and Employment Relations Association encourages research and promotes full discussion and the exchange of ideas among all its constituencies on matters of employment practice and policy while assuming no partisan position. Our bylaws state that LERA "affirms its support for fundamental worker and human rights in the workplace." For decades, LERA members have studied and will continue to study the impact of immigration on employment and the labor force. We are greatly enriched by the presence of persons from around the world who come to study, to teach and to work in the United States. Immigrants have added tremendous value to our country.

       

    We are deeply concerned by the Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump that restricts the ability of individuals who lawfully have the right to come to the United States from being able to enter, re-enter or remain in our country. This Executive Order is inconsistent with our nation's  tradition of welcoming individuals from all countries.  We urge the Trump administration to withdraw this Executive Order or to revise it so that it is consistent with our traditions and with basic principles of law.

        

        By Janice Bellace, LERA President, February 1, 2017

        Emily Smith

        Executive Director

        Labor and Employment Relations Association

        504 E. Armory Avenue, Room 121, MC-504, Champaign, IL 61820

     

     

     

     

    From: "Management, Spirituality & Religion" <MSR@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG> on behalf of Lee Robbins <leerobbins@SONIC.NET>
    Reply-To: "Management, Spirituality & Religion" <MSR@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG>
    Date: Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 9:02 PM
    To: "MSR@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG" <MSR@AOMLISTS.AOM.ORG>
    Subject: Re: Giving Voice to the Humanitarian Values

     

    I think Stacie's conclusions are exactly right. 

    On the one hand, we need to be critical about Trump's actions –– but we also need to be understanding and empathic about the fears and dismay of his middle American working class heartland base who, unlike most of us and our professional educated peers, have found both their economic condition and their place in the societal pecking order decline for themselves, their families and their communities. These shifts  are the outcome of changing technology, trade and education; such changes bring winners and losers. These have occurred relatively rapidly across the developed world. --and the losers unsurprisingly want the "good old days" back.  Hence the rise of "populism". 

     

    No easy solutions are at hand but simply accusing  "them" of stupid "wrong views" and bigotry will only escalate anger rather than move towards dissolving the conflicts. The need is to seek solutions --difficult but not impossible -- and to take care about our political correctness,  which seems correct to us but to them seems arrogant and derogatory.   

     

    AND we need to find ways to prevent those Trumpites who will try to overturn the democratic order before their base realizes that the promised "good old days" aren't returning but may try to seize military, electoral and social power (E. g. Venezuela today and much of the Middle East such as Egypt).  


    Sent from my iPhone 415-713-1341

     


    On Feb 2, 2017, at 4:40 PM, Stacie Chappell <stacie.chappell@WNE.EDU> wrote:

    Hello MSR Colleagues - For the past few days, I have been part of a number of conversations regarding how to respond to President Trump's EO blocking entry of refugees and travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries - individually (as a Canadian/Australian immigrant working in the USA on a NAFTA visa) and collectively (as a member of AOM and MSR). 

    I will speak personally here as I know the MSR Executive is preparing a communication to the MSR IG.  

     

    My view on the EO and the AOM response to it: 

    • I think the EO is evidence of President Trump doing exactly what Candidate Trump said he would. As such, the people who voted for him will see these actions as justified, if not executed well. 
    • I believe the EO is a shock event that is intended to distract and divide people - we need to stay vigilant for what is coming down the pipeline: 
      • I think how we respond individually and collectively should unapologetically assert our values (multiculturalism, humanitarianism, religious freedom) AND ALSO provide a compelling alternative narrative to people who voted/supported Trump.  Scapegoating them (i.e. calling them all racists or stupid) or responding with language that is intended to sensationalize (an already incredible situation) or dehumanize, will encourage escalation of commitment and confirmation bias.
      • For example, I would recommend using the words 'travel ban' and not 'muslim ban'  – While I do believe the latter is the underlying motivation behind the EO,  I think it detracts from the real issues (unconstitutional, an ineffective strategy for ensuring USA safety, and not aligned with humanitarian values). 
    • I am pleased that AOM's response included a shift in process to allow attendees who can not travel to participate - although I think this could be expanded to make more of the conference 'virtual' and enable even broader participation. 
    • I was disappointed in AOM's response as the predominant professional body for management educators - we have not solicited input from members in order to add our voice to the petition or letter to President Trump.

    Stacie

     

    Dr. Stacie Chappell
    Assistant Professor of Management
    College of Business
    Western New England University
    1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield MA