Dr. Banji Rildwan Olaleye| Green Management Practices | Best Researcher Award
Postdoctoral Researcher at North West University, South Africa
Dr. Banji Rildwan Olaleye is a distinguished academic and researcher serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at North-West University Business School in Potchefstroom, South Africa, and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. With over 11 years of experience in academia and administration, Dr. Olaleye has developed sound managerial and relational skills. His research focuses on strategic and innovation management, entrepreneurship, supply chain management, and sustainable development ยน.
Professional Profile
๐ Education
Dr. Olaleye’s academic journey includes:- *PhD in Business Management*, Girne American University, Turkey (2022), with a thesis on “Strategic Thinking and Innovation Performance: Mediating Role of Absorptive Capability”.- *MSc in Business Administration*, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria (2017), with a dissertation on “Inventory Management and Performance in Agro-allied Industry in Southwestern Nigeria”.- *BSc in Cooperative and Business Management*, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria (2010), with a dissertation on “Effect of Social Capital on Poverty Reduction among Rural Farming Households in Egba Division of Ogun State, Nigeria”.- *Diploma in Business Administration*, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria (2007).
๐ผ Professional Experience
Dr. Olaleye’s professional experience includes:- *Postdoctoral Research Fellow*, North-West University Business School, South Africa (April 2024 – present).- *Lecturer I*, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria (2023 – present).- *Lecturer II*, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria (2021 – 2023).- *Assistant Lecturer*, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria (2018 – 2021).- *Administrative Officer II*, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria (2013 – 2018).
๐ Honors & Awards
Dr. Olaleye has received recognition for his contributions to academia and research, including:- *Appointment as Deputy Director for Student Affairs Division*, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2023).- *Role in Curriculum Development and Accreditation*, Department of Business Administration, Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
๐Research Focus
Dr. Olaleye’s research interests include:- *Strategic and Innovation Management*: Exploring strategic thinking and innovation performance.- *Entrepreneurship*: Investigating entrepreneurial orientation and competitive intelligence.- *Supply Chain Management*: Analyzing sustainable supply chain performance and green innovation.- *Sustainable Development*: Focusing on sustainable development goals, including quality education, decent work, and economic growth ยน ยฒ.
๐Top Noted Publications
1. “Greening Sustainable Supply Chain Performance: The Moderating and Mediating Influence of Green Value CoCreation and Green Innovation” (2025) ๐ฆ
2. “Reconciling the nexus between fiscal decentralization and environmental sustainability in European Union: Moderating role of environmental policy stringency” (2025) ๐
3. “Environmental Sustainability Awareness and Knowledge Among Millennial and Gen Z Students: A Study from a Public Higher Education Institution” (2025) ๐
4. “Brand Extension Strategies and Customer Loyalty: Empirical Evidence From Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Companies” (2025) ๐
5. “Going Green: Effect of Dynamic Capability, Innovation, and Supply Chain Agility in Fostering Supply Chain Management in SDGs Context” (2025) ๐
6. “Integrating Sustainable Behavior into Construction Risk Management: Modeling Human-Related Factors and Attitude” (2024) ๐๏ธ
7. “Exploring Competitive Intelligence Effectiveness on SMEs Performance: The Meditating Influence of Entrepreneurial Orientation” (2024) ๐
8. “Examining Structural Relationships Between Innovation Capability, Knowledge Sharing, Environmental Turbulence, and Organisational Sustainability” (2024) ๐ค
9. “Leveraging innovation capability and organizational resilience for business sustainability among small and medium enterprises: A PLS-SEM approach” (2024) ๐
10. “Exploring the Link Between Customer Satisfaction, Service Quality, and Perceived Organizational Support: The Mediating Role of Relational Psychological Contract” (2024) ๐
11. “Relationship between workplace ostracism and job productivity: the mediating effect of emotional exhaustion and lack of motivation” (2024) ๐ผ
12. “Attaining Organizational Sustainability Through Competitive Intelligence: The Roles of Organizational Learning and Resilience” (2023) ๐
13. “Influence of eco-product innovation and firm reputation on corporate social responsibility and competitive advantage: A mediation-moderation analysis” (2023) ๐
Conclusion
Dr. Olaleye’s impressive research record, diverse research interests, and significant contributions to business management literature make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. Addressing areas for improvement could further enhance his profile and impact. With his extensive experience and expertise, Dr. Olaleye has the potential to make even more significant contributions to the field ยน ยฒ.