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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

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

Conflict and trust: The mediating effects of emotional arousal and self-conscious emotions

Featured

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

Leaders' transformational, conflict, and emotion management behaviors in culturally diverse workgroups

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

Teams' reactions to conflict and teams' task and social outcomes: The moderating role of transformational and emotional leadership

Featured

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

Charismatic leadership, change and innovation in an R&D organization

Featured

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

The influence of team emotional intelligence climate on conflict and team members' reactions to conflict

Featured

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

The mediating and moderating effects of conflict and communication openness on workplace trust

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

Communication openness, conflict events and reactions to conflict in culturally diverse workgroups

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

Cultural diversity and leadership: A conceptual model of leader intervention in conflict events in culturally heterogeneous workgroups

Featured

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

The role of space as both a conflict trigger and a conflict control mechanism in culturally heterogeneous workgroups

Featured

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

Workplace conflict, bullying, and counterproductive behaviors

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

The role of emotions and emotion management in destructive and productive conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups

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

Resolving the puzzle of productive and destructive conflict in culturally heterogeneous workgroups: A communication accommodation theory approach

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.

Re-thinking homes as productive spaces for improved resilient communities

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.

The productive house and suburban entrepreneurialism: rethinking the domestic space for urban resilience

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.

Onboarding, learning transfer and job performance in hybrid work environments

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.

Cybercrime, employee productivity and wellbeing in a hybrid work environment

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.

A socio-technical perspective on the application of green ergonomics to offices

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

Leadership, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

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

Ostracism, bullying and psychological safety

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

Managing physical and virtual work environments during the COVID-19 pandemic: improving employee well-being and achieving mutual gains

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

    Metaverse

    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

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

    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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