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Osaro Aigbogun

Osaro Aigbogun

Senior lecturer, Management, Marketing & Digital Business

Location: Room 41, Heron 2
Office No: +60 85 630 100 ext. 2757
Email: osaro.aigbogun@curtin.edu.my

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Academic qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Management)
  • Industry Specialist Professional (ISP) – Public Health Management
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Doctor of Pharmacy
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy

Employment history

  • Senior Lecturer and Discipline Lead (Management and HRM): Department of Management, Marketing and Digital Business, Faculty of Business, Curtin University Malaysia (July 2022 – Present)
  • Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader (MBA and DBA): Binary University of Management and Entrepreneurship, Malaysia (October 2018 – July 2022)
  • Research Scientist: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia (January 2018 – July 2018)
  • Graduate Assistant: Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia (December 2013 – December 2017)
  • Superintendent/Manager: All Round Health Ltd Lagos Nigeria (May 2012 – November 2013)
  • Medical Representative: SKG-Pharma Ltd. Lagos Nigeria (March 2010 – September 2010)
  • Pharmacist officer and Preceptor for College of Health Technology (NYSC): General Hospital, Dass Local Government Bauchi Nigeria (March 2009 – March 2010)
  • Internee Clinical Pharmacist: University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Nigeria (March 2008 – March 2009)
  • Clinical Pharmacist (Volunteer): Prohealth International, Health and Mission International, Mercy Foundation, Eggon Medical Forum   (Jan 2007 – Jan 2008

Unit taught

  • Human Resource Development (MGMT 2009)
  • Strategic Rewards and Performance Management (MGMT 3014)
  • International Business Strategy Research (IBUS 6000)
  • Business Research Methods (MKTG 5004)

Research interests

Green human resource management, change management, crisis management, business continuity, strategic management, global supply chain management, pharmaceutical supply chain resilience, logistics management, operations management

Publications

Academic Journal Articles

  • Aluh, D. O., Aigbogun, O., Okoro, R.N (2023). Correlates of substance use and dependence among Internally Displaced Persons in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Journal of Substance Use. (Forthcoming)
  • Aigbogun, O., Matinari, M. & Fawehinmi, O. (2023). Exploring predictors of e-marketing continuance intention in the Zimbabwean pharmaceutical industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/AJEMS-06-2022-0254
  • Tay, Y.H. and Aigbogun, O. (2023) ‘Leadership styles and business performance: a study of service-based SMEs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Klang Valley, Malaysia’, Int. J. Business Performance Management, Vol. X, No. Y, pp.xxx–xxx. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBPM.2023.10050555
  • Aluh, D. O., Aigbogun, O., & Anyachebelu, O. C. (2022). Depression Among Immigrant Nigerians in Canada. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-022-01404-x
  • Cheah, W. K. A., & Aigbogun, O. (2022). Exploring attitude-behaviour inconsistencies in organic food consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Cleaner and Responsible Consumption, 100077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2022.100077
  • Alowi, M., Aigbogun, O.,Kanic, Y., & Sambasivan, M. (2022). Attitude towards Pharmaceutical Promotional tools and its influence on Physician’s prescribing behaviour in Sudan. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing. Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPHM-03-2021-0036
  • Fehan, H., &Aigbogun, O. (2022). Impact of External Environmental Factors on Construction Firms’ Performance, Mediated by Institutional Pressures. Civil Engineering Journal, 8(5), 967-984, http://dx.doi.org/10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-05-09
  • Abdullahi, M.S., Adeiza, A., Abdel Fattah, F.A.M., Fatma, M., Fawehinmi, O., & Aigbogun, O.(2022). Talent Management Practices on Employee Performance: A Mediating Role of Employee Engagement in Institution of Higher Learning: Quantitative Analysis. Industrial and Commercial Training. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/ICT-10-2021-0075
  • Adeiza, A., Abdullahi, M.S., Abdel Fattah, F.A.M., Fawehinmi, O., Ismail, N.A., Arnaut, M., Aigbogun, O.,Adam, I.S., & Ehido, A. (2022). Mediating mechanism of customer satisfaction on customer relationship management implementation and customer loyalty among consolidated banks. Uncertain Supply Chain Management 10 (3) 819–832. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.uscm.2022.3.012
  • Aigbogun, O.,Xing, M., Fawehinmi, O., Ibeabuchi, C., Ehido, A., Ahmad, R., & Abdullahi, M. (2022). A supply chain resilience model for business continuity: The way forward for highly regulated industries. Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 10(1), 1-12. https://doi: 10.5267/j.uscm.2021.11.001
  • Fehan, H., & Aigbogun, O.(2021). Influence of Internal Organizational Factors and Institutional Pressures on Construction Firms’ Performance. Construction Economics and Building, 21(2). https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v21i2.7593
  • Fehan, H., & Aigbogun, O.(2020). Analysis of the Factors affecting the Performance of Syrian Construction Companies, Moderated by Institutional Pressures. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change. 11(3), 243 – 258
  • Ghazali, Z., & Aigbogun, O.(2019). Information Source and Media Channel Preference of Malaysian Consumers: A Perception study on Lead-based Household Paints Hazards. Platform: A Journal of Management and Humanities, 1 (1), 47-55
  • Aigbogun, O.,Ghazali, Z., & Razali, R. (2017). The Impact of Regulatory Function on Supply Chain Resilience: Reliability of Measurement Scales. Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal, 9(1s), 524-531
  • Aigbogun, O.,Ghazali, Z., & Razali, R. (2016). The Mediating Impact of Halal Logistics on Supply Chain Resilience: An Agency Perspective, International Review of Management and Marketing, 6(S4), 209-216
  • Aigbogun, O.,Ghazali, Z., & Razali, R. (2015). Resilience Attributes of Halal Logistics on the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal, 7(3), 34-43
  • Aigbogun, O.,Ghazali, Z., & Razali, R. (2014). A Framework to Enhance Supply Chain Resilience: The case of Malaysian Pharmaceutical Industry. Global Business and Management Research: An International Journal, 6(3), 219-229

Conference proceedings/presentations

  • The Seventh International Conference on Economic and Business Management (FEBM2022), China – October 2022
    Presentation Title: Antecedents of E-Marketing Use Continuance Intention in Pharmaceutical B2B Supply Chain: Empirical Evidence from a Low-Income Economy in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic
  • International Scientific Conference on Innovation Management in Maintaining Socioeconomic Stability: Problems and Solutions, Uzbekistan – 11 November 2022 (Keynote Speaker)
    Presentation Title: Leveraging Innovation in the Changing Landscape of Business
  • Advances in Managing Operations and Sustainability, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – December. 2015
    Presentation Title: The Mediating Impact of Halal Logistics on Supply Chain Resilience: An Agency Perspective
  • International Conference on Leadership and Management, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – July 2018
    Presentation Title: Collaborative Regulation and Supply Chain Resilience
  • International Conference on Excellence in Business, United Arab Emirates (UAE) – May 2012
    Presentation Title: Financing Model for the Alleviation of the Urban and Rural Poor
  • International Conference on the Development of Professions, Skills & Human Resources, Algeria – May 2012
    Presentation Title: The Strategic role of Efficient Logistics and Supply chain Management in Healthcare

Book chapters

  • Aigbogun, O. (2023). An Exploration of Resilience in Medical Gloves Supply Chain During COVID-19 Pandemic. In: Khan, O., Huth, M., Zsidisin, G.A., Henke, M. (eds) Supply Chain Resilience. Springer Series in Supply Chain Management, vol 21. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-16489-7_3
  • Aigbogun, O., Ghazali, Z., Xing, M., Fawehinmi, O., & Abdullahi, M.S., (2023). Exploring consumer awareness of health and environmental implications of lead toxicity in household paints. INTERAGROMASH 2022, LNNS 574, pp. 1–11, Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21432-5_165
  • Lei, J., Hock, O.Y., & Aigbogun, O. (2023). Exploration of Entrepreneurship Education and Innovative Talent Training Model: New Normal Perspective. In Hill, I, Jones, P, Dobson, S., Elias, S (Eds). Creative (and cultural) entrepreneurship in the 21st century. Emerald Publishing
  • Fehan, H., Aigbogun, O. (2023). The Effect of Environmental Factors and Institutional Pressures on Construction Firms’ Performance: A Proposed Model. In: Guda, A. (eds) Networked Control Systems for Connected and Automated Vehicles. NN 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 510. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-11051-1_131
  • Aigbogun, O., Uwakina, J., & Aigbogun, O. (2021). Acculturation and Acculturative Stress among Immigrant Population: A Critical Review in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In S. Mortet (Ed.), Migration and Development: Experiences and Strategies (pp. 40-49). GMFAMI editions

Newspaper publications

  • Aigbogun, O.(2020). You either swim or sink in COVID-19, Published in Punch Newspapers on 13th May, 2020. Available at: https://punchng.com/you-either-swim-or-sink-in-covid-19
  • Aigbogun, O.(2020). Now the enemy (COVID-19) has come to stay, what next? Published in Punch Newspapers on 27th May, 2020. Available at: https://punchng.com/now-the-enemy-has-come-to-stay-what-next
  • Aigbogun, O.(2020). Edo elections: Lessons for business managers. Published in Punch Newspapers on 22nd September. Available at: https://punchng.com/edo-election-lessons-for-business-managers 

Research grants

Grant nameProject titleFunding bodyGrant awardRoleDate
Fundamental Research Grant (FRGS) A Model to Enhance Sustainability of Aquaculture Production and Supply in MalaysiaMinistry of Higher Education (MOHE) MalaysiaRM 72, 800Principal InvestigatorSept 2019- Sept 2022
Curtin Malaysia Collaborative Research Scheme (CMCRS)Enhancing Environmental Sustainability Performance through Green Supply Chain Learning: An empirical study among Manufacturing Companies in Sarawak in a Post-Pandemic WorldCurtin University MalaysiaRM5, 000Principal Investigator2023 – 2025
Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project grant (CMTIP)Developing business students’ and community’s waste management attitudes and behaviour through experiential learning and Knowledge Transfer ProgramCurtin University MalaysiaRM3, 000Co-InvestigatorJan 2023 – Dec 2023

Supervision of Higher Degree by Research student

Student nameCourse nameThesis titleRoleStatus
Fehan HassanDoctor of PhilosophyThe Influence of Environmental Factors on Construction Firm Performance: Mediated by Institutional PressuresThesis supervisorCompleted
Fredrick Farai MuchenaDoctor of Business AdministrationThe Role of Strategic Innovation in the Sustainability of Healthcare Service Businesses in Zimbabwe: The Case of PSMI LimitedThesis supervisorCompleted
Keith NkomoDoctor of Business AdministrationSustainable Health Financing Strategies to Reduce Catastrophic and Impoverishing Spending on Health in ZimbabweThesis supervisorCompleted
Matthews MatinaryDoctor of Business AdministrationFactors affecting E-Marketing Adoption and Use Continuance in COVID-19 Context: Empirical Evidence of the Pharmaceutical Industry in Harare, ZimbabweThesis supervisorCompleted
Innocent MugwisiDoctor of Business AdministrationThe Impact of Cartels on the Oil and Gas industry of ZimbabweThesis supervisorCompleted
Tay Yow HongDoctor of Business AdministrationLeadership Styles and Business Performance: A Study of Service-Based SME’s in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic in Klang Valley, MalaysiaThesis supervisorCompleted
Cheah Wai Kuan AliceDoctor of Business AdministrationExploring Attitude-Behaviour Inconsistencies in Organic Food Consumption during COVID-19 PandemicThesis supervisorCompleted
Khadijah Al BalushiDoctor of Business AdministrationImpact of Crisis Management during COVID-19 on Employee Performance at Quality Department of the Ministry of Education in OmanThesis supervisorCompleted
Abraham MahiyaDoctor of Business AdministrationImpact of perceived individual creativity on creative entrepreneurial intention of final year students at Harare Institute of Technology in ZimbabweThesis supervisorCompleted
Nabila Al-MamariDoctor of Business AdministrationThe Impact of Training on Employee Performance in Oman Public Institutions: A Case Study on Ministry of Housing and Urban PlanningThesis supervisorCompleted

Other academic roles (Editorial board/Reviewer of academic journal)

  • Science Journal of Business and Management (Editorial Board)
  • Science Proceedings Series (Editorial Board)
  • Journal of Finance, Business and Management Studies (Guest Editor)
  • Continuity & Resilience Review (Reviewer)
  • Environmental Engineering Research (Reviewer)
  • Environmental Research (Reviewer)
  • Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine (Reviewer)
  • City University Research Journal (Reviewer)
  • Modern Economy (Reviewer)
  • Global Journal of Management and Business (Reviewer)
  • Asian Research Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (Reviewer)
  • International Journal of Educational Policy Research and Review (Reviewer)
  • 3rd Asia Pacific Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (Sept. 2022) (Reviewer)
  • World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON) 2022 (Reviewer)

Invited talks

  • Pharma Supply Chain Response during COVID-19, FPConnect Conference by Informa PLC. UK, March 2021
  • Resilience & Business Continuity, Guangxi University of Finance & Economics, China, April 2020
  • Development of Professions, Skills & Human Resources, University of Mascara, Algeria, May 2012
  • Trends in Management of Insomnia, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Edo state, Dec. 2007 

Faculty committee memberships

  • Discipline Lead, Management and Human Resource Management
  • Service Lead, Training and Development Service Area, Research and Development Committee
  • Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee, Faculty of Business
  • Staff Student Experience Committee

Research cluster membership

Management and Human Resource Management

Professional memberships/certifications

  • Institute of Management Consultants (Fellow)
  • Institute of Management Consultants (Certified Management Consultant)
  • London Graduate School (Certified Management Specialist)
  • British Academy of Management (member)
  • Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (member)
  • Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (registered pharmacist)
  • International Association of Public Health Logisticians (member)
  • The Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications (member)
  • International Management Research and Tech Consortium (member)