
Overview
Background
Oluremi (Remi) is an Associate Professor of Management in the UQ Business School at the University of Queensland, Australia. Remi has had extensive teaching experience in tertiary institutions across three nations. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Remi's principal research interests include conflict management, emotions, leadership, diversity, team work and employee physical work environment and territoriality. The results of her cutting-edge research have been presented in several international (e.g. US Academy of Management - AOM, European Group for Organizational Studies-EGOS & International Association of Conflict Management - IACM conference) and national conferences (e.g. Australia and New Zealand Academy of Management-ANZAM). Remi is an award-winning researcher and has published in reputable journals such as Journal of Organizational Behavior (JOB), Organization Studies (OS), Applied Psychology: An International Review (APIR), International Journal of Conflict Management (IJCM), Journal of Business Research (JBR) and Journal of Business Ethics (JBE). She has also written many book chapters and co-edited the Handbook of Conflict Management Research (Edward Edgar) and Organizational Behaviour and the Physical Environment of Work (Routledge). Remi is the immediate past Editor in Chief of the Journal of Management and Organization and she is currently on the editorial boards of the International Journal of Conflict Management, Negotiation and Conflict Management Research Journal and Strategic Change . Remi is the Convenor and Leader of the UQ's Next Generation of Workspaces Research Network (NGWN-https://business.uq.edu.au/research/next-generation-workspaces) and the Chair of the UQ Cultural Inclusion Council (CIC-https://staff.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/human-resources/diversity-and-inclusion/cultural-and-linguistic-diversity/uq-cultural-inclusion-council). She is a recipient (with others) of a highly coveted Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant awarded to study the impact of employee physical work environment (e.g. office configurations) on employees' territoriality, wellbeing and productivity. She has appeared on radio (national/international),TV and newspapers talking about workspace issues. Remi is a member of the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI), US Academy of Management, International Association of Conflict Management and ANZAM.
Availability
- Associate Professor Remi Ayoko is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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The physical environment of work, workspaces, open plan offices, employee territoriality, conflict management, employee productivity/ wellbeing, teamwork and leadership
Works
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Featured
2019
Book
Organizational Behaviour and the Physical Environment
Oluremi B. Ayoko and Neal M. Ashkanasy eds. (2019). Organizational Behaviour and the Physical Environment. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315167237
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2019
Journal Article
Open-plan office, employees’ enactment, interpretations and reactions to territoriality
Monaghan, Natalya and Ayoko, Oluremi Bolanle (2019). Open-plan office, employees’ enactment, interpretations and reactions to territoriality. International Journal of Manpower, 40 (2) IJM-10-2017-0270, 228-245. doi: 10.1108/IJM-10-2017-0270
Featured
2019
Book Chapter
A qualitative study of employees’ emotions and identities during change
Kromah, Momo D., Ayoko, Oluremi B., Ashkanasy, Neal M. and Irving, Gemma L. (2019). A qualitative study of employees’ emotions and identities during change. Organizational behaviour and the physical environment. (pp. 287-305) edited by Oluremi B. Ayoko and Neal M. Ashkanasy. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781315167237-16
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2018
Journal Article
The moderating role of cultural intelligence in the relationship between cultural orientations and conflict management styles
Caputo, Andrea, Ayoko, Oluremi B. and Amoo, Nii (2018). The moderating role of cultural intelligence in the relationship between cultural orientations and conflict management styles. Journal of Business Research, 89, 10-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2018.03.042
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2018
Journal Article
The Emergence of Spiritual Leader and Leadership in Religion-Based Organizations
Low, James J. Q. and Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2018). The Emergence of Spiritual Leader and Leadership in Religion-Based Organizations. Journal of Business Ethics, 161 (3), 1-18. doi: 10.1007/s10551-018-3954-7
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2017
Journal Article
Organizational crisis: emotions and contradictions in managing internal stakeholders
Ayoko, Oluremi Bolanle, Ang, Andrew A. and Parry, Ken (2017). Organizational crisis: emotions and contradictions in managing internal stakeholders. International Journal of Conflict Management, 28 (5), 617-643. doi: 10.1108/IJCMA-05-2016-0039
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2017
Journal Article
The impact of followers’ conflict behaviors on teams’ transformational leadership, team member exchange and engagement
Aw, Vincent Kai Jie and Ayoko, Oluremi Bolanle (2017). The impact of followers’ conflict behaviors on teams’ transformational leadership, team member exchange and engagement. International Journal of Conflict Management, 28 (4), 509-532. doi: 10.1108/IJCMA-04-2016-0020
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2017
Book Chapter
Gender self-categorization, emotions, and experience of aggression in a male-dominated workforce
Melgoza, Alberto R., Ashkanasy, Neal M. and Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2017). Gender self-categorization, emotions, and experience of aggression in a male-dominated workforce. Emotions and organizational identity. (pp. 175-195) edited by Wilfred J. Zerbe, Charmine E. J. Härtel, Neal M. Ashkanasy and Laura Petitta. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Group. doi: 10.1108/S1746-979120170000013010
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2016
Journal Article
Workplace conflict and willingness to cooperate: the importance of apology and forgiveness
Ayoko, Oluremi Bolanle (2016). Workplace conflict and willingness to cooperate: the importance of apology and forgiveness. International Journal of Conflict Management, 27 (2), 172-198. doi: 10.1108/IJCMA-12-2014-0092
Featured
2015
Book Chapter
A lifespan perspective on leadership
Zacher, Hannes, Clark, Michael, Anderson, Ellen C. and Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2015). A lifespan perspective on leadership. Aging workers and the employee-employer relationship. (pp. 87-104) edited by P. Matthijs Bal, Dorien T. A. M. Kooij and Denise M. Rousseau. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-08007-9_6
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2014
Journal Article
Understanding the physical environment of work and employee behavior: an affective events perspective
Ashkanasy, Neal M., Ayoko, Oluremi B. and Jehn, Karen A. (2014). Understanding the physical environment of work and employee behavior: an affective events perspective. Journal of Organizational Behavior, 35 (8), 1169-1184. doi: 10.1002/job.1973
Featured
2014
Book
Handbook of conflict management research
Oluremi B. Ayoko, Neal M. Ashkanasy and Karen E. Jehn eds. (2014). Handbook of conflict management research. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781781006948
Featured
2014
Book Chapter
Conflict at multiple levels: transformational leadership and followers' cultural orientation
Ayoko, Oluremi B. and Muchiri, Michael (2014). Conflict at multiple levels: transformational leadership and followers' cultural orientation. Handbook of Conflict Management Research. (pp. 440-458) edited by Oluremi B. Ayoko, Neal M. Ashkanasy and Karen A. Jehn. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781781006948.00038
Featured
2014
Book Chapter
Approaches to the study of employees' territoriality, conflict, emotions and well-being
Ayoko, Oluremi B., Ashkanasy, Neal M. and Jehn, Karen A. (2014). Approaches to the study of employees' territoriality, conflict, emotions and well-being. Handbook of Conflict Management Research. (pp. 363-381) edited by Oluremi B. Ayoko, Neal M. Ashkanasy and Karen A. Jehn. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781781006948.00033
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2014
Journal Article
The importance of transformational leadership behaviors in team mental model similarity, team efficacy, and intra-team conflict
Ayoko, Oluremi B. and Chua, Eunice L. (2014). The importance of transformational leadership behaviors in team mental model similarity, team efficacy, and intra-team conflict. Group and Organization Management, 39 (5), 504-531. doi: 10.1177/1059601114550080
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2014
Book Chapter
Introduction
Ayoko, Oluremi B., Ashkanasy, Neal M. and Jehn, Karen A. (2014). Introduction. Handbook of Conflict Management Research. (pp. xviii-xxxi) edited by Oluremi B. Ayoko, Neal M. Ashkanasy and Karen A. Jehn. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. doi: 10.4337/9781781006948.00005
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2013
Journal Article
Transformational leadership and innovation in an R&D organization experiencing major change
Paulsen, Neil, Callan, Victor J., Ayoko, Oluremi and Saunders, Diana (2013). Transformational leadership and innovation in an R&D organization experiencing major change. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 26 (3), 595-610. doi: 10.1108/09534811311328597
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2013
Journal Article
Linking demographic diversity to organisational outcomes: the moderating role of transformational leadership
Muchiri, Michael K. and Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2013). Linking demographic diversity to organisational outcomes: the moderating role of transformational leadership. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 34 (5), 384-406. doi: 10.1108/LODJ-11-0086
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2012
Journal Article
Erratum to "Online work: Managing conflict and emotions for performance in virtual teams" [European Management Journal 30 (2) 2012 156-174]
Ayoko, Oluremi B., Konrad, Alison M. and Boyle, Maree V. (2012). Erratum to "Online work: Managing conflict and emotions for performance in virtual teams" [European Management Journal 30 (2) 2012 156-174]. European Management Journal, 30 (4), 404-404. doi: 10.1016/j.emj.2012.03.014
Featured
2012
Journal Article
Online work: Managing conflict and emotions for performance in virtual teams
Ayoko, Oluremi B., Konrad, Alison M. and Boyle, Maree V. (2012). Online work: Managing conflict and emotions for performance in virtual teams. European Management Journal, 30 (2), 156-174. doi: 10.1016/j.emj.2011.10.001
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Remi Ayoko is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Work physical environment, employee territorial behaviour and well-being in open-plan offices
I am currently working on the role of the physical work environment (e.g. open-plan office), hybrid working, virtual team, return to work, green/sustainable behaviors at work, and employee wellbeing. This project is just a tip in the iceberg of what managers and researchers need to know about how open-plan offices might shape employees' behaviours in contemporary organisations.
If you are interested in doing your PhD or M Phil in this area , please contact me on r.ayoko@business.uq.edu.au.
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Aging workforce and multi-generational teams
I am currently working on the connection between aging workforce and team processes and outcomes If you are interested in doing your Post doc, PhD or M Phil in this area , please contact me on r.ayoko@business.uq.edu.au.
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I am also interested in teamwork, top management team/CEOs, conflict management, inclusion, leader development and leadership.
I am currently working on top management team/CEOs, conflict management, inclusion, leader development and leadership as well HRM (e.g. mutual gains). If you are interested in doing your Post doc, PhD or M Phil in this area, please contact me on r.ayoko@business.uq.edu.au.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The nexus between data breaches, cyber safety and employee productivity in the hybrid work context
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ryan Ko
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Doctor Philosophy
Digital Transformation and Organizational Change: The Impact of Digital Technologies on Organizational Behaviour, Including Changes in Communication, Collaboration, And Decision-Making.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andre Pekerti
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Doctor Philosophy
Conversational leadership: An effective methodology to increase the quality of leadership decisions in non-profit organisations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andre Pekerti
Completed supervision
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Workspace Territoriality: Role, Process and Consequences in the Context of Organisational Change
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Neal Ashkanasy
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Collaboration in open-plan offices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Neal Ashkanasy
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
A Multi-method Investigation of the Relationship between Intra-team Values, Conflict and Trust
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andre Pekerti
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Making managing diversity visible: A phenomenographic approach
Associate Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Positive and Negative Prejudicial Attitudes and the Experience of Aggression at Work: The Role of Gender Self-Categorisation and Emotion
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Neal Ashkanasy
Media
Enquiries
Contact Associate Professor Remi Ayoko directly for media enquiries about:
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
- Open Plan Office
- Teamwork
- The physical environment of work
- Virtual Teams
- Workplace territoriality
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