Johnson Olusola OLAOSEBIKAN
Reader
college of MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (COMSS)
Business Administration & IRPM Programme
A product of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan for his first, second, and third degrees (Ph.D.) in Skills Reengineering and Employee Productivity in the Banking Sector in the Southwest States of Nigeria. His line of research has been Entrepreneurship Studies and development. He is well-published in local and International Journals with monographs and seminar presentations, conferences, and workshops to his credit.
Education
- B.Ed. Economics and Political Science; UI (1992)
- M.Ed. Industrial Education (Industrial Relations, Management and Manpower Development and Training); UI (1995)
- Ph.D. Skills Reengineering and Employees Productivity in the Banking Sector in Southwest Nigeria; UI (2005)
Research
Completed
- Time Management and Productivity.
- Literacy, Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship.
- Market workforce and Globalization.
- Crisis Management in Organizations.
- Nigeria’s Federalism and Local Governments Development and Management.
- Training and Manpower Development for Organizational Growth in Nigeria’s Business Environment.
- Services Sector Development in Nigeria.
- Transformational Leadership in Nigeria’s Health Sector.
- Products Improvement, Engagements and Growth Dynamics in Emerging Enterprises.
- An Overview of Energy Crisis and the Renewable Alternatives; The Nigeria Experience.
- Theoretical and Conceptual Issues of Leadership in Nigeria; An Evaluation.
- Human Factor in University Administration; Problems and Prospects in Private Universities Administration in Nigeria.
- Promoting Entrepreneurship and Self Employment Among University Undergraduates and Graduates; A Discuss.
- GDP and Services Sector Development in Developing Economies; An Overview of African Countries Position- Nigeria as a Case Study.
- Environmental Factors Affecting Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the Third-Word Countries; Nigeria Experience.
- Distribution Strategy of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) and Customers Satisfaction.
- Skills Reengineering and Configuration Using Some Selected Models.
In progress
- Impacts of Skills Efficiency and Functionality on Entrepreneurship and Organizational Goals Achievements: Implication on Workers On-the Job Training.
- Labour, Economic Reforms and the Nigeria Society: An Over-View.
- Funding of Training Programmes in the Banking Sector in Nigeria: The Globalization Impacts.
- Skills Configuration and Reengineering Using Some Selected Models for MSMEs Development in the South-Western Part of Nigeria.
- Strategic Planning and SMEs Development in Nigeria; An Overview.
- Examination Malpractices in Nigeria; Implications on The Country’s Social and Economic Development.
- Industrial Relations, Skill Re-Engineering and MSMEs in Nigeria; The Perspective.
- Re-skilling For Growth and Development; Entrepreneurship Dimension and Perspective in Nigeria.
- Sports and Entrepreneurship Opportunities/ Development in Nigeria; A Critical Analysis and Evaluation.
- Cybernetics, Software Development and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Nigeria.
Institutional Service
- Tutor of government at inception, Bowen University Pre-Degree School Osogbo – 2005-2006
- Lecturer, Bowen University Iwo, Osun State – 2006 till date
- Final Year Projects Supervision – Over 100 – 2006 till date
- Yearly Final Year Students’ One Day Industrial Excursions/Training – 2006 till date
- Post-graduate Class Lecturer/Supervisor – 2012 till date
- Examination Committee Chairman Business Administration Department 2007-2008
- Rep. and Acting HOD Bus. Admin. Dept. 2011 till 2014
- Pioneer Ag. HOD IRPM Programme 2016 till 2018
- Pioneer Member PG Board Bowen Univ. 2010.
- Pioneer SMS Faculty Representative on the Board of PG School 2010-2015
- Member, University Timetable and Space Allocation Committee 2007-2015
- Member, Environmental Committee, Bowen Univ. 2009
- First Chairman, Bowen Univ. Decentralized Time-table Committee, SMS Faculty. 2011- 2012
- Pioneer Chairman Business Admin. Postgraduate Programme Committee 2010 till date.
- Member, Infrastructure Committee, Bowen Univ. 2012
- Chairman, NUC Recreation Exercise Preparation Team, Bus, Admin, Bowen University 2012.
- Member, Bowen Univ. Entrepreneurship Committee .2012-date.
- Member, Drug Purchasing Committee, Bowen Univ. 2012/13
- Member, Bowen University Library Board 2013/14
- Undergraduate Projects Supervision (over 100 in the past 11years).
- MSc Thesis Postgraduate School Vetting Committee Member from Inception till date.
- Hospital management Board (2022)
- Bowen University Strategic Committee (2022)
- Bowen University Compendium Committee (2022)
- Member Bus. Committee of Senate (2021 till date)
- Congregate Rep. in Senate (2021 till date)
- Bowen University Prize Scholarship and Award committee (2021 till date)
- Post graduate coordinator Bus. Admin and IRPM (2022)
- Chairman Entrepreneurship Committee (2018-2019)
- Director Entrepreneurship Center Bowen (2018-2019)
Professional Service
- Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)
- Center For Integrated Advancement and Entrepreneurship Development (CIAED).
- Fellow, Strategic Institute for Natural Resources and Human Development (SINRHD).
- Associate Fellow, Institute for Operations Research of Nigeria (INFORN).
- Executive and Advisory Board Member, Centre for Integrated Advancement and Entrepreneurship Development. 2013- date
- Pillars of Nation Building to Distinguished Academic ICON by Strategic Institute of Natural Resources and Human Development (SINRHD) 2013.
Selected Publications
- Analysis of New Economics Syllabus for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria (B.Ed. Project U.I. 1992)
- Industrial Conflict in Nigeria; The Labor Management Relationship: The Case of First Bank Plc (M.Ed. Project. 2004)’
- Skill Re-engineering and Employees’ Productivity in The Banking Sector in South-Western Nigeria. Ph.D. Thesis Unpublished, For Industrial Education, Adult Education Department, The University of Ibadan, Ibadan. (2005).
- Laosebikan Johnson (2015) Skills Reengineering and Configuration Using Some Selected Models in SMEs Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria. LAMBERT Academic Publishing.
- Adetayo J, Adetayo D. and Laosebikan J. (2012) Evaluation of Local Government Administration in Nigeria; An Evaluation of Local Government in Nigeria; An Essay for Professor Oladimeji Aborishade; Edited by Isiaka Olalekan Aransi. Published by Warren Publishing Inc. Huntersville, NC, USA. http://www.warrenpublishing.net. Pg107.
- Alabi F. A. Ojokuku R.M. & Laosebikan J.O. (2022). The Influence of Microfinance Banks’ Financial Intermediation Activities on The Performance of Small-Scale Food Manufacturing Businesse in Lagos and Oyo States, Nigeria. Baltic Journal of Law & Politics. A Journal of Vytatutas Magnus University, Volume 15, Number 3 (2022). 1SSN 2029-0454.
- Oladele, S. Laosebikan, J. Oladele, F., Adigun, O. & Ogunlusi F. (2022) How Strong is your Social Capital? Interaction in a Non-Transparent Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies © Emerald Publishing Limited 2053-4604.
- Oladele, S. Adigun, O. Laosebikan, S. Oladele, F. & Ajani, J. (2022) Behavioral Targeting, Perception of Internet Users and Click- Through Intentions, Implications for Digital Entrepreneurs in Nigeria. International Journal of Marketing Research Innovation 7(1) (2022), 1-11
- Ogunwoye, A. Ojokuku, R. & Laosebikan, J. (2022). Attitude Type and Entrepreneurial Intentions of Undergraduates in Public and Private Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The Seybold Report ISSN 1533-9211. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.7238386
- Fapohunda, Y. R. & Laosebikan, J. O. (2021). Poverty and unemployment: Entrepreneurship the panacea, Hallmark University Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 3(1), 57-65.
- Laosebikan, J. O., & Oladele S. (2021). Entrepreneurship studies and MSMEs in Nigeria: Changing the narratives through normative accounting perception and procedures, In Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Higher Education (31-39), India, Empyreal Publishing House.
- Nwachukwu, D.B., & Laosebikan, J. O. (2021). An appraisal of policy frameworks of federal government of Nigeria on entrepreneurial schemes and programmes (19862019), In Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Higher Education (105-113), India, Empyreal Publishing House.
- Laosebikan, J. O., & Oyelude, O. O. (2021). Women entrepreneurship: A panacea for sustainable economic growth, In Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Higher Education (90-97), India, Empyreal Publishing House.
- Nwachukwu, D.B., & Laosebikan, J. O. (2020). African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the World of Work in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges, Crawford Journal of Business & Social Science, X (1), 1-13.
- Oladele, S., Laosebikan, J. O., & Fadun, T. (2019). Non-Financial Variants of Multilevel Marketing Strategy, Perception of Network Entrepreneurs and Growth of Network Marketing Companies in Nigeria, Amity Journal of Marketing, 4(2).
- Oladele, S., Laosebikan, J. O. (2019). Perception of Financial Variants of Multilevel Marketing Strategy and Growth of Network Marketing Companies in Nigeria, Journal of Business School, 2(6), 1-20.
- Afolabi, S. O., Laosebikan, J O., & Salako, D. B. (2019). Systematizing the Predictors of Entrepreneurial Intention among Undergraduate Students in some Selected Private Universities in the South-Western Nigeria, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 6(6),251-258.
- Afolabi, S. O., David, J O., Laosebikan, J O., & Oladipo, S A. (2018). Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Intentions of Undergraduates: Empirical Evidence from South-Western Nigerian Private Universities, European Journal of Accounting, Finance and Investment, 4(11).
- Oginni, B., Erigbe, P., Afolabi, O., Laosebikan, J. O., & Ogunlusi, C. F. (2018). Adoption of Human Resources Management Policies for Practices: Harvard Model versus Religious Model, Business and Management Research, 7(1), 51-60.
- Laosebikan, J.O., Alao, J. A., Ajani, J. O., Alabi, F. A., & David, J. O. (2018). Federal Government Domestic and External Debt: Implications on Nigeria’s Economic Growth (1981-2015), International Journal of Innovative Finance and Economics Research 6(4), 95-106.
- Oginni, B. O., Erigbe, P., Ogunlusi, C. F., & Laosebikan, J. O. (2018). The Implications of Employee’s Placement on National Development: A Case of Nigeria, World Journal of Business and Management, 4(1), 39-52.
- Laosebikan, J. O., David, J., Ogunwoye, A., & Oyelude, O. (2018). Female Human Capital Development and its Impact on Informal Sector Performance in Northern Nigeria, Management and Human Resource Research Journal, 7(11).
- Ogunlusi, C. F. David J.O. Oginni B.O. Laosebikan J.O. Atunbi J.A. & Alabi F.A. (2018) Improving the Distribution Strategy of Electricity Supply and Enhancement of Customers Satisfaction; A Major Clue to Poverty Alleviation. Contemporary Marketing Research Journal (CMRJ) Vol. 5, No. 6, 2018; ISSN (5733-7154); p-ISSN 4051- 392X. Impact factor; 5.72.
- Laosebikan, J.O. Odepidan, M.A. Adetunji, A.V. & Aderinto, C.O. (2018) Impact of Job Satisfaction on Employees Performance in Selected Microfinance Banks in Oshogbo Metropolis, Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Social & Management Research, Volume 4, No. 8. ISSN 2545-5303. Google Scholar http://www.iiardpub.org. IIARD Publishing Co.
- Oladele, S., Oladele, F., Laosebikan, J. O. (2017). Product Improvement Engagements and Growth Dynamics in Emerging Enterprises, International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management, 2(2&3), 179-192.
- Laosebikan, J. O., Adetayo, J. (2016). An Overview of Energy Crisis and the Renewable Alternatives; The Nigerian Experience, Journal of Business Administration and Management Sciences Research, 5(3),34-39.
- Laosebikan, J. O. (2016). Theoretical and Conceptual Issues of Leadership in Nigeria; An Evaluation, Journal of Business Administration and Management Sciences Research, 5(3),29-33
- Madubuike, S.C. Adeleke, E.O. & Olaosebikan J.O. (2014) Human Factors in University Administration; Problems and Prospects for Private University Administration in Nigeria. A Chapter in Department of Sociology Seminar Series 2, 2014; Building A Resilient Nigeria; Challenges of Security, Governance and Development in the 21st Century. Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State. Printed by Baptist Press (Nig.) Ltd., Ibadan. 08029674471-2.
- Laosebikan, J.O. & Adetayo, J.O. (2014) GDP and Services Sector Development in Developing Economies; An Overview of African Countries’ Position, Nigeria as a Case Study (2014). Proceeding of the 6th International Conference on Research and Innovation Management in West Africa with the Theme; Managing Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development by West Africa Research and Innovation Management Association (Warima). Edited by Lawson O.A. & Jimmy A. O. Printed by SOLAK NIGERIA ENTERPRISES, Ile- Ife, 08034425737. ISBN;97832868 5 4.
- Laosebikan, Ajani & Oyelude (2014) Environmental Factors Affecting Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in the Third World Countries; Nigeria Experience. Conference Proceedings; International Conference on Business Administration and Management, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State with the Theme Entrepreneurship; Strategy for Socio-Economic Advancement in Emerging Economies (28th-30th May 2014). Edited by Dionco- Adetayo, E.D. & Laosebikan J.O. Printed by Baptist Press (Nig.) Ltd., Ibadan. 16163-10-17-500. +234(0)802967471-2.
- Oyelakin H. F. & Laosebikan J.S. (2014) Promoting Entrepreneurship and Self Employment Among University Undergraduate and Graduates; A Discuss. (2014). A Prencesentation in international Conference on Business Administration and Management in Bowen University with the Theme Entrepreneurship; Strategy for Socio-Economic Advancement in Emerging Economies (28th-30th May 2014). A Conference Proceeding. Edited by Dionco- Adetayo, E.D. & Laosebikan J.O. Printed by Baptist Press (Nig.) Ltd., Ibadan. 16163-10-17-500. +234(0)8029674471-2.
- Laosebikan, J. O., Oginni, O. B., & Ogunlusi, C. F. (2013). Evaluation Of Time Management for Growth and Development in Developing Economies: Nigerian Experience, International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 2(7).
- Adetayo, J. O., & Laosebikan, J.O. (2013). Market and Workforce Globalization; The Nigeria Contemporary Health Issues Dimension, Ekonomika, Journal for Economic Theory and Practice and Social Issues, 59,36-54.
- Laosebikan, J. O. (2013). Crisis Management and Control in an Organisation; An Overview, Journal of Media and Business Sciences.
- Laosebikan, J. ‘S. Adetayo, J. O., & Ogunlusi, C. F. (2013). Employees Training and Development as a Correlate of Organisational Growth in Nigeria’s Business Environment, Africa Journal of Management and Administration. Volume 6, Number 3, 2013. Copyright © 2013 Devon Science Company ISSN; 2141- 0143. Website; http://www.africajournalseries.com
- Laosebikan, J.S. Oginni,B.O. & Ogunlusi, C.F. (2013) Employees’ Training and Development as a Correlate of Organizational Growth in Nigeria Mnufacturing Business Environment; A Case of Selected Organizations in Lagos, Oyo and Osun States. Management and Administrative Science Review. ISSN; 2308-1368. Volume; 2, Issue; 2, Pages 92-103 © 2013 Academy of Business & Scientific Research.
- Laosebikan, J. O. (2009). Functional Adult Educational Programme Development and Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition; Nigeria’s safety measure in Global Economic Melt-down, Journal of Education and Applied Psychology, 2.
- Oribabor P. E. and Laosebikan J. S. (2014) Transformational Leadership in Healthcare; Nigeria in Perspective. Book on Basic and Contemporary Issues in Medical Management, Dr. A. I. Irinoye, Editor and Ag. Director, Health Center, OAU, Ile-Ife. E-mail; adedayo411000@gmail.com (L)
- Laosebikan J. Atunbi J. and Oginni B. (2017) Improving the Strategy of Electricity Supply and Enhancement of Customers Satisfaction; A Major Clue to Poverty Alleviation. 3rd International Conference, Faculty of Administration, OAU, Ile-Ife. (L)
- Ojo S.O., Laosebikan J. O. and Adetayo J.O. (2012) The Benefits of Continuous Improvement in The Manufacturing Sector: Nigeria Experience. 1st Annual International Conference on Accounting, Finance and Management (ICAFIM) OAU, Ile-Ife (10-13 July 2012). (L)
- Oyelakin, H., & Laosebikan, J. O. (2014). Promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment among university undergraduates and graduates: A discuss, International Conference Proceeding on Business Administration and Management, Business Administration Department, Bowen University, Iwo (May 28-30). Printed by the Baptist Press (Nig) Ltd, Ibadan.
- Laosebikan, J. O., Adetayo J. (2014). GDP And Services Sector Development in Developing Economies; An Overview of African Countries’ Position; Nigeria as a Case Study. West Africa and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA)