
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
2012
Journal Article
Conflict and trust: The mediating effects of emotional arousal and self-conscious emotions
Chen, Mingkai J. and Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2012). Conflict and trust: The mediating effects of emotional arousal and self-conscious emotions. International Journal of Conflict Management, 23 (1), 19-56. doi: 10.1108/10444061211199313
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2012
Journal Article
Leaders' transformational, conflict, and emotion management behaviors in culturally diverse workgroups
Ayoko, Oluremi B. and Konrad, Alison M. (2012). Leaders' transformational, conflict, and emotion management behaviors in culturally diverse workgroups. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 31 (8), 694-724. doi: 10.1108/02610151211277581
Featured
2010
Journal Article
Teams' reactions to conflict and teams' task and social outcomes: The moderating role of transformational and emotional leadership
Ayoko, O. B. and Callan, V. J. (2010). Teams' reactions to conflict and teams' task and social outcomes: The moderating role of transformational and emotional leadership. European Management Journal, 28 (3), 220-235. doi: 10.1016/j.emj.2009.07.001
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2009
Journal Article
Charismatic leadership, change and innovation in an R&D organization
Paulsen, Neil, Maldonado, Diana, Callan, Victor J. and Ayoko, Oluremi (2009). Charismatic leadership, change and innovation in an R&D organization. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 22 (5), 511-523. doi: 10.1108/09534810910983479
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2008
Journal Article
The influence of team emotional intelligence climate on conflict and team members' reactions to conflict
Ayoko, Oluremi B., Callan, Victor J. and Härtel, Charmine E. J. (2008). The influence of team emotional intelligence climate on conflict and team members' reactions to conflict. Small Group Research, 39 (2), 121-149. doi: 10.1177/1046496407304921
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2008
Journal Article
The mediating and moderating effects of conflict and communication openness on workplace trust
Ayoko, Oluremi B. and Pekerti, Andre A. (2008). The mediating and moderating effects of conflict and communication openness on workplace trust. International Journal of Conflict Management, 19 (4), 297-318. doi: 10.1108/10444060810909275
Featured
2007
Journal Article
Communication openness, conflict events and reactions to conflict in culturally diverse workgroups
Ayoko, O. B. (2007). Communication openness, conflict events and reactions to conflict in culturally diverse workgroups. Cross-Cultural management: An International Journal, 14 (2), 105-124. doi: 10.1108/13527600710745723
Featured
2006
Journal Article
Cultural diversity and leadership: A conceptual model of leader intervention in conflict events in culturally heterogeneous workgroups
Ayoko, Oluremi B. and Hartel, Charmine E. J. (2006). Cultural diversity and leadership: A conceptual model of leader intervention in conflict events in culturally heterogeneous workgroups. Cross Cultural Management, 13 (4), 345-360. doi: 10.1108/13527600610713431
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2003
Journal Article
The role of space as both a conflict trigger and a conflict control mechanism in culturally heterogeneous workgroups
Ayoko, O. B. and Härtel, C. E. J. (2003). The role of space as both a conflict trigger and a conflict control mechanism in culturally heterogeneous workgroups. Applied Psychology- An International Review, 52 (3), 383-412. doi: 10.1111/1464-0597.00141
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2003
Journal Article
Workplace conflict, bullying, and counterproductive behaviors
Ayoko, Oluremi B., Callan, Victor J. and Hartel, Charmine E. J. (2003). Workplace conflict, bullying, and counterproductive behaviors. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 11 (4), 283-301. doi: 10.1108/eb028976
Featured
2002
Book Chapter
The role of emotions and emotion management in destructive and productive conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups
Ayoko, O. B. and Hartel, C. (2002). The role of emotions and emotion management in destructive and productive conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups. Managing Emotions in the Workplace. (pp. 77-97) edited by N.M. Ashkanasy, W.J. Zerbe and C.E.J. Hartel. Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharpe. doi: 10.4324/9781315290812-14
Featured
2002
Journal Article
Resolving the puzzle of productive and destructive conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups: A communication accommodation theory approach
Ayoko, O. B., Hartel, C. E. J. and Callan, V. J. (2002). Resolving the puzzle of productive and destructive conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups: A communication accommodation theory approach. International Journal of Conflict Management, 13 (2), 165-195. doi: 10.1108/eb022873
2023
Conference Publication
Re-thinking homes as productive spaces for improved resilient communities
Micheli, Silvia, Moulis, Antony, Akhgar, Peyman, Ayoko, Remi and Kastelle, Tim (2023). Re-thinking homes as productive spaces for improved resilient communities. Repurposing Places for Social and Environmental Resilience, London, United Kingdom, 23-24 March 2023. London, United Kingdom: Counterarchitecture, in collaboration with UEL and Arup.
2023
Conference Publication
The productive house and suburban entrepreneurialism: rethinking the domestic space for urban resilience
Micheli, Silvia, Moulis, Antony, Ayoko, Remi and Akhgar, Peyman (2023). The productive house and suburban entrepreneurialism: rethinking the domestic space for urban resilience. Livable Cities: A Conference on Issues Affecting Life in Cities, New York, NY United States, 14-16 June 2023.
2022
Conference Publication
Onboarding, learning transfer and job performance in hybrid work environments
Kromah, Momo, Ayoko, Oluremi, Tann, Ken and Vyas, Dhaval (2022). Onboarding, learning transfer and job performance in hybrid work environments. 35th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 5-7 December 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Cybercrime, employee productivity and wellbeing in a hybrid work environment
Ayoko, Oluremi (Remi), Ko, Ryan, Kromah, Momo and Luong, Hai (2022). Cybercrime, employee productivity and wellbeing in a hybrid work environment. 2022 ANZSOC conference: transforming criminology for the 2020s and beyond, Darwin, NT, Australia, 28 - 30 November 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
A socio-technical perspective on the application of green ergonomics to offices
Norton, Tom, Ayoko, Oluremi B. and Ashkanasy, Neal M. (2022). A socio-technical perspective on the application of green ergonomics to offices. Ergonomics & Human Factors Conference, EHF202, Online, 11 - 12 April 2022. London, United Kingdom: Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.
2022
Journal Article
Leadership, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2022). Leadership, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. Journal of Management and Organization, 28 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1017/jmo.2022.13
2022
Journal Article
Ostracism, bullying and psychological safety
Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2022). Ostracism, bullying and psychological safety. Journal of Management and Organization, 28 (2), 221-225. doi: 10.1017/jmo.2022.29
2021
Journal Article
Managing physical and virtual work environments during the COVID-19 pandemic: improving employee well-being and achieving mutual gains
Pinnington, Ashly H. and Ayoko, Oluremi B. (2021). Managing physical and virtual work environments during the COVID-19 pandemic: improving employee well-being and achieving mutual gains. Journal of Management and Organization, 27 (6), 993-1002. doi: 10.1017/jmo.2022.2
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
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
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
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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