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Papers by Abiodun Afolabi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, 2020
The global world continues to suffer the detrimental effect of water and air pollution on marine ... more The global world continues to suffer the detrimental effect of water and air pollution on marine life and human health. The governments' desire to change the situation depends on their initiatives towards stemming the tide, and in recent years developing nations such as Nigeria have taken some initiatives to effect this change by promoting green manufacturing. This study used trend analysis to assess the impact of carbon emission, greenhouse gas, nitrogen oxide and methane emission emitted by firms on the ecosystem in Nigeria, and the value added by the manufacturing sector thereof. Data were sourced from the World Development Indicators and it was concluded that green manufacturing is a necessary practice to stem the tide and make the environment a living place for both animals and humans. It is recommended from Green Manufacturing: Rethinking the Sustainability of Nigerian Manufacturing Firms
Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology. Organization and Management Series, 2017
Given the globalized nature of the contemporary business environment, organisations require more ... more Given the globalized nature of the contemporary business environment, organisations require more interaction among people from diverse cultures and heterogeneous demographic characteristics than ever before. Consequently, organisations have no other feasible choice but to adopt and implement diversity initiatives that align sameness or differences in workforce composition to build inclusive workplace. This paper sought to examine the homogeneity and heterogeneity of the workforce with a view of leveraging on diversity management to build inclusive workplace. The paper review extant studies on the subject matter to achieve the focal objectives highlighted. The paper documented that diversity management is characterized by ambiguity; as there are numerous diverse reasons and initiatives of diversity management. Moreover, effective diversity management propel cohesion that integrate all members of the organization. The paper further noted that organisational commitment to diversity is rooted less on a moral dictate toward justice and fairness and more on self-serving desire to address external pressures and achieve other desirable outcomes. Consequently, most firms approached diversity issue as a basic response to change which does not capture its essence. The paper concludes that diversity management is good for business and should be viewed as a key mechanism for improving business competitiveness. Similarly, effective diversity management can lead to better talent management and possession of competence to solve long-term problems.
… and Exhibition on …, 2008
... 3 Nicholas, K., Robert, M, Luckie, E., Afolabi, FA.: '&a... more ... 3 Nicholas, K., Robert, M, Luckie, E., Afolabi, FA.: '' Sandstone Acid Improves Sandstone Matrix Acidising Success Ratio By 400% Over Conventional Mud Acid System in Niger Delta Basin,'' paper SPE 56527 presented at the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition held in ...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, 2020
The global world continues to suffer the detrimental effect of water and air pollution on marine ... more The global world continues to suffer the detrimental effect of water and air pollution on marine life and human health. The governments' desire to change the situation depends on their initiatives towards stemming the tide, and in recent years developing nations such as Nigeria have taken some initiatives to effect this change by promoting green manufacturing. This study used trend analysis to assess the impact of carbon emission, greenhouse gas, nitrogen oxide and methane emission emitted by firms on the ecosystem in Nigeria, and the value added by the manufacturing sector thereof. Data were sourced from the World Development Indicators and it was concluded that green manufacturing is a necessary practice to stem the tide and make the environment a living place for both animals and humans. It is recommended from Green Manufacturing: Rethinking the Sustainability of Nigerian Manufacturing Firms
Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology. Organization and Management Series, 2017
Given the globalized nature of the contemporary business environment, organisations require more ... more Given the globalized nature of the contemporary business environment, organisations require more interaction among people from diverse cultures and heterogeneous demographic characteristics than ever before. Consequently, organisations have no other feasible choice but to adopt and implement diversity initiatives that align sameness or differences in workforce composition to build inclusive workplace. This paper sought to examine the homogeneity and heterogeneity of the workforce with a view of leveraging on diversity management to build inclusive workplace. The paper review extant studies on the subject matter to achieve the focal objectives highlighted. The paper documented that diversity management is characterized by ambiguity; as there are numerous diverse reasons and initiatives of diversity management. Moreover, effective diversity management propel cohesion that integrate all members of the organization. The paper further noted that organisational commitment to diversity is rooted less on a moral dictate toward justice and fairness and more on self-serving desire to address external pressures and achieve other desirable outcomes. Consequently, most firms approached diversity issue as a basic response to change which does not capture its essence. The paper concludes that diversity management is good for business and should be viewed as a key mechanism for improving business competitiveness. Similarly, effective diversity management can lead to better talent management and possession of competence to solve long-term problems.
… and Exhibition on …, 2008
... 3 Nicholas, K., Robert, M, Luckie, E., Afolabi, FA.: '&a... more ... 3 Nicholas, K., Robert, M, Luckie, E., Afolabi, FA.: '' Sandstone Acid Improves Sandstone Matrix Acidising Success Ratio By 400% Over Conventional Mud Acid System in Niger Delta Basin,'' paper SPE 56527 presented at the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition held in ...