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Associate Professor Remi Ayoko
Associate Professor

Remi Ayoko

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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

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • The physical environment of work, workspaces, open plan offices, employee territoriality, conflict management, employee productivity/ wellbeing, teamwork and leadership

Works

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170 works between 1999 and 2024

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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

Organizational Behaviour and the Physical Environment

Featured

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

Open-plan office, employees’ enactment, interpretations and reactions to territoriality

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

A qualitative study of employees’ emotions and identities during change

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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

The moderating role of cultural intelligence in the relationship between cultural orientations and conflict management styles

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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

The Emergence of Spiritual Leader and Leadership in Religion-Based Organizations

Featured

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

Organizational crisis: emotions and contradictions in managing internal stakeholders

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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

The impact of followers’ conflict behaviors on teams’ transformational leadership, team member exchange and engagement

Featured

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

Gender self-categorization, emotions, and experience of aggression in a male-dominated workforce

Featured

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

Workplace conflict and willingness to cooperate: the importance of apology and forgiveness

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

A lifespan perspective on leadership

Featured

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

Understanding the physical environment of work and employee behavior: an affective events perspective

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

Handbook of conflict management research

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

Conflict at multiple levels: transformational leadership and followers' cultural orientation

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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

Approaches to the study of employees' territoriality, conflict, emotions and well-being

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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

The importance of transformational leadership behaviors in team mental model similarity, team efficacy, and intra-team conflict

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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

Introduction

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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

Transformational leadership and innovation in an R&D organization experiencing major change

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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

Linking demographic diversity to organisational outcomes: the moderating role of transformational leadership

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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

Erratum to "Online work: Managing conflict and emotions for performance in virtual teams" [European Management Journal 30 (2) 2012 156-174]

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

Online work: Managing conflict and emotions for performance in virtual teams

Funding

Past funding

  • 2023
    Race to Well
    Queensland Ballet Company
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2013
    Employee wellbeing and productivity: The role of territoriality, conflict and emotions
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    Team processes, identification, and reliable performance: Implementing the Balanced Scorecard in health service teams
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2004 - 2006
    Conflict And Spatial Behaviours For Innovation In Culturally Diverse Teams
    University of Queensland Research Development Grants Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Communication, conflict and innovation patterns in culturally heterogeneous virtual teams
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant
  • 2001 - 2002
    Understanding Diverse Workgroups
    Queensland Department of Main Roads
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    The management of diverse workgroups
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Associate Professor Remi Ayoko is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The nexus between data breaches, cyber safety and employee productivity in the hybrid work context

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ryan Ko

  • 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

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Metaverse

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Ryan Ko

  • 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

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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