Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Development)

OFOEGBU, WILSON CHUKWUEMEKA

FULL NAMES: OFOEGBU, WILSON CHUKWUEMEKA

DESIGNATION(S): Lecturer in Management

BRIEF PROFILE:

Mr. W. C. Ofoegbu is a lecturer in the Department of Management, Faculty of Management Sciences at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Management and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting both from the University of Port Harcourt, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna. He is currently a doctoral scholar in Operations Research and Operations Management at the University of Port Harcourt. He possesses skills in Windows environment, Microsoft Office, SPSS, E-Views, AMOS and MATLAB. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). He strives for excellence and precision at all times, in all positions and circumstances and seeking self-development, advancement, while ensuring that the overall objective of the organization is achieved.

ACADEMIC DEGREES:

Ph.D. Operations Research and Production Management (UNIPORT) (in view),

PGDE (Post Graduate Diploma in Education) National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna

MSc Management (UNIPORT),

B.Sc Accounting (Second Class upper division honours) (UNIPORT),

JOB DESCRIPTION: Teaching, Research, Supervision and Community Service

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Operations Research and Operations Management

COURSES TAUGHT IN THE UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate:

  1. Business Mathematics                         -        MGT 150.1
  2. Business Statistics                              -        MGT 254.1 
  3. Production Management                     -        MGT 363.2
  4. Analysis for Business Decision           -        MGT 451.2
  5. Entrepreneurial Development               -        GES 300.1

PUBLICATIONS:

Applicability of Learning Curve in Manufacturing Companies: A Survey of some Plastics Companies in Abia State (Final Year Project, University of Port Harcourt).

Production Planning and Operational Efficiency: A Study of Manufacturing Firms in Rivers State. (Dissertation)

Nwuche, C. and Ofoegbu, W. C. (2016). The Role of Human Capital Development in Achieving organizational sustainability: A Literature Review.

Sylva, W., Ofoegbu, W. C. & Akpan, E. E. (2016). The Impact of Knowledge Management on Product Innovation of Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria

Olori, W. O. & Ofoegbu, W. C. (2017). Quality Management Practices and Business Performance in Fast Food Firms in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Ofoegbu, R. U & Ofoegbu, W. C. (2017). Influence of Staff Management on Academic Productivity in Secondary Schools in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State.

LINKS TO SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES:

https://www.facebook.com/Sayswilo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilson-ofoegbu-442237a1/

CONTACT DETAILS:

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WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://www.uniport.edu.ng/resources/staff-profile.html

                                      

OFFICE BLOCK/ADDRESS: Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

CONSULTING/VISITING TIME: By appointment

 

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ABSTRACTS

1

Nwuche, C. and Ofoegbu W. C. (2016).

The Role of Human Capital Development in Achieving Organizational sustainability: A Literature Review. University of Port Harcourt Journal of Management, 1(1): 59-72

 

This paper reviews different conceptualizations of organizational sustainability and its relevance in contemporary organizations. Accepting that corporate sustainability is dependent on giving due cognizance to Elkington’s (1999) “Triple Bottom Line” model, it examines the role of human capital development in achieving sustainability. It draws attention to the need to expand traditional human capital development practices in the direction of improving the adaptive capacity of organizations and encouragement of green learning. The paper reiterates the need for organizations to ensure they bequeath a habitable planet to future generations. It concludes that expanded human capital development efforts, which enable employees acquire economic, social and environmental competencies, remain paramount in achieving organizational sustainability.

 

2

Sylva, W., Ofoegbu, W. C. &

Akpan, E. E. (2016). The Impact of

Knowledge Management on Product

Innovation of Manufacturing Firms in

Nigeria. Information and Knowledge

Management, 6(6):78-87

 

This study investigated the impact of knowledge Management on Product Innovation of Manufacturing firms in Nigeria. A sample size of 95 was determined from a population of 125 employees selected from 5 manufacturing firms in Port Harcourt. 70 copies of the questionnaire were appropriately filled and data was analyzed using Standard Multiple Regression with the aid of SPSS version 21. The findings showed that all the dimensions of Knowledge Management influenced Product Innovation of the firms. However, it was revealed that knowledge acquisition has the most impact on product innovation. It was therefore recommended that management of these firms should take practical steps to acquire the right blend of knowledge workers so as to enhance efficiency of their production through innovativeness. Likewise, the recruitment process of potential employees should be based on competence and credibility of the candidates.

3

Olori, W. O. and Ofoegbu, W. C.

(2017). Quality Management Practices

and Business Performance in Fast Food

Firms in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.University of Port Harcourt Journal of Accounting and Business, 4(2): 50-56

 

The correlation between quality management practices and business performance was investigated in this study. In carrying out the research, the cross-sectional survey research design was utilized. The questionnaire was used to collect data and analysis of the data was achieved through the use of Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The result indicated a positive and significant relationship between the dimensions of quality management practices (customer focus, top management commitment, process quality) and business performance. It was therefore recommended that fast food firms should implement quality management practices to enhance their business performance.

4.

Ofoegbu, R. U & Ofoegbu, W. C.

(2017). Influence of Staff Management

on Academic Productivity in Secondary

Schools in Port Harcourt Local

Government Area of Rivers State.

International Journal of Advanced

Academic Research (Social &

Management Sciences), 3(9): 65-78.

 

This study investigated the influence of staff management on academic productivity in secondary schools in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted to draw a sample of 370 respondents out of the total population of 5200 from the 245 private schools in Rivers State. Data were generated using the instrument titled “Staff Management on Academic Productivity Questionnaire (SMAPQ)” on a 4-point modified Likert rating scale. The data were both analyzed and tested using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and z-test statistics. From the analysis, it was found that a significant relationship exists between staff management as measured by staff recruitment procedures, development programme, on staff academic productivity in private schools in Rivers State. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: private school administrators and the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) should provide modalities to boost staff morale and maximize productivity at work. Also, adequate selection approach, training and re-training courses should be encouraged by private school administrators as they provide staff with up-to-date teaching methods that will boost their morales’.