Papers by Dr Okeoma John-Paul OKEKE
Universities in the SouthEastern part of Nigeria have become the focal point of enlightenment for... more Universities in the SouthEastern part of Nigeria have become the focal point of enlightenment for its people who predominantly speak the Igbo language. In the contemporary Nigerian society, universities manifest their increasing importance in the face of a failing academic system in a Federal Nigeria that has failed to advance the Igbo language. This paper argues that the elements of knowledge management (KM) can be used by academics to advance the Igbo language which has steadily become a dying language. Academics in SouthEastern Nigerian Universities where the Igbo language is spoken are in an advantageous position to advance this language given the advances in communication technology and opportunities for research collaboration. This paper further advocate developing a good research infrastructure in the Igbo language centered on the socio-cultural views of the Igbo society using elements of knowledge management will go a long way to advance and promote the Igbo language
This paper focuses on the reflections of a doctoral research that evaluated the challenges of the... more This paper focuses on the reflections of a doctoral research that evaluated the challenges of the adoption and implementation of a knowledge management (KM) initiative through the experiences of the knowledge champions. The African/Nigerian socio-cultural view was used to explore the narrative accounts of the knowledge champions. A case study research was carried out using qualitative approaches. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used in data analysis. The findings demonstrated the ability to ground KM adoption within a socio-cultural specific context helped in making sense of the organizational KM experience. The paper serves as an academic expression to the current generation of KM researchers and practitioners of African/Nigerian descent and takes time to reflect on African/Nigerian socio-cultural realities in KM adoption. The use of African psychology steps outside of the limits of Western KM theory to evaluate the KM experiences in this organization. As such, i...
This paper focuses on the reflections of a doctoral research that evaluated the challenges of the... more This paper focuses on the reflections of a doctoral research that evaluated the challenges of the adoption and implementation of a knowledge management (KM) initiative through the experiences of the
knowledge champions. The African/Nigerian socio-cultural view was used to explore the narrative accounts of the knowledge champions. A case study research was carried out using qualitative approaches.
Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used in data analysis. The findings demonstrated the ability to ground KM adoption within a socio-cultural specific context helped in making sense of the
organizational KM experience. The paper serves as an academic expression to the current generation of KM researchers and practitioners of African/Nigerian descent and takes time to reflect on African/Nigerian socio-cultural realities in KM adoption. The use of African psychology steps outside of the limits of Western KM theory to evaluate the KM experiences in this organization. As such, it holds
the promise of bridging a research gap that validates African/Nigerian indigenous KM practices in organizations
Universities in the SouthEastern part of Nigeria have become the focal point of enlightenment for... more Universities in the SouthEastern part of Nigeria have become the focal point of enlightenment for its people who predominantly speak the Igbo language. In the contemporary Nigerian society, universities manifest their increasing importance in the face of a failing academic system in a Federal Nigeria that has failed to advance the Igbo language. This paper argues that the elements of knowledge management (KM) can be used by academics to advance the Igbo language which has steadily become a dying language. Academics in SouthEastern Nigerian Universities where the Igbo language is spoken are in an advantageous position to advance this language given the advances in communication technology and opportunities for research collaboration. This paper further advocate developing a good research infrastructure in the Igbo language centered on the socio-cultural views of the Igbo society using elements of knowledge management will go a long way to advance and promote the Igbo language
This article explores the effect of culture on women's career progression in Nigeria and how Nige... more This article explores the effect of culture on women's career progression in Nigeria and how Nigerian organisations can incorporate some of the issues raised here in addressing their need for talent. It leaves one with the question-How does the Nigerian culture influence women in the society which in turn becomes a barrier that limits women in the workplace? It is necessary to say that though there is awareness of this inequality of women who work in Nigeria, understanding the Nigerian culture can place its human resource management practices in context. It is expected that the viewpoints raised in this article will help highlight some of the Human resource management issues in Africa's most populous country. Taking these issues in context can play a role in increasing the productivity of women in Nigeria. This is paper is aimed at exploring culture which is a barrier to the career progress of women in Nigeria.
The concept of corporate sustainability is also rooted in the wider concept of sustainable develo... more The concept of corporate sustainability is also rooted in the wider concept of sustainable development. According to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes website, Corporate Sustainability is a business approach that creates long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks deriving from economic, environmental and social developments. Corporate sustainability leaders achieve long-term shareholder value by gearing their strategies and management to harness the market's potential for sustainability products and services while at the same time successfully reducing and avoiding sustainability costs and risks. This paper examines the concept of corporate sustainability and how it can help businesses encourage disabled persons in their organisations and communities through E-tutoring.This covers the broad area of questions dealing with the business effects and business success relevance of voluntary social activities of a company.Stated differently: Can the competitiveness and business success of organisations improve through voluntarily created outstanding learning approaches and social performance?
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The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the ongoing effort of understanding Green technolog... more The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the ongoing effort of understanding Green technology and corporate sustainability. It is hoped that further research will help the authors develop clear indicators for business located in developing economies can use in their strategy development. Realistic questions such as the number of jobs currently existing in the fields of Green technology and corporate sustainability field. The number of people who are likely to be added to the sector will increase dramatically if investment in green technology increases in developing economies, which will see most countries meeting up the needs of the present without jeopardizing the needs of the future ones.
Conference Presentations by Dr Okeoma John-Paul OKEKE
This paper evaluates Sagsan's (2007) knowledge management lifecycle model (KMLCM) within Nigerian... more This paper evaluates Sagsan's (2007) knowledge management lifecycle model (KMLCM) within Nigerian National Oil Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), focusing on the knowledge processes within the firm and how they are integrated in its operational and business processes. This study seeks to examine this model in practice and add further knowledge to
this field by preparing a case study around it. The KMLCM is seen as consisting of knowledge processes which are integrated to encourage organisations that are practicing knowledge management at an embryonic stage. It is intended that this study will illustrate
emerging knowledge management practices. In terms of regulating the Nigerian oil and gas industry, NNPC is essential as a regulatory body within the sector.
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Papers by Dr Okeoma John-Paul OKEKE
knowledge champions. The African/Nigerian socio-cultural view was used to explore the narrative accounts of the knowledge champions. A case study research was carried out using qualitative approaches.
Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used in data analysis. The findings demonstrated the ability to ground KM adoption within a socio-cultural specific context helped in making sense of the
organizational KM experience. The paper serves as an academic expression to the current generation of KM researchers and practitioners of African/Nigerian descent and takes time to reflect on African/Nigerian socio-cultural realities in KM adoption. The use of African psychology steps outside of the limits of Western KM theory to evaluate the KM experiences in this organization. As such, it holds
the promise of bridging a research gap that validates African/Nigerian indigenous KM practices in organizations
Conference Presentations by Dr Okeoma John-Paul OKEKE
this field by preparing a case study around it. The KMLCM is seen as consisting of knowledge processes which are integrated to encourage organisations that are practicing knowledge management at an embryonic stage. It is intended that this study will illustrate
emerging knowledge management practices. In terms of regulating the Nigerian oil and gas industry, NNPC is essential as a regulatory body within the sector.
knowledge champions. The African/Nigerian socio-cultural view was used to explore the narrative accounts of the knowledge champions. A case study research was carried out using qualitative approaches.
Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used in data analysis. The findings demonstrated the ability to ground KM adoption within a socio-cultural specific context helped in making sense of the
organizational KM experience. The paper serves as an academic expression to the current generation of KM researchers and practitioners of African/Nigerian descent and takes time to reflect on African/Nigerian socio-cultural realities in KM adoption. The use of African psychology steps outside of the limits of Western KM theory to evaluate the KM experiences in this organization. As such, it holds
the promise of bridging a research gap that validates African/Nigerian indigenous KM practices in organizations
this field by preparing a case study around it. The KMLCM is seen as consisting of knowledge processes which are integrated to encourage organisations that are practicing knowledge management at an embryonic stage. It is intended that this study will illustrate
emerging knowledge management practices. In terms of regulating the Nigerian oil and gas industry, NNPC is essential as a regulatory body within the sector.