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Career Profile

Dr. Caroline Aturu-Aghedo is an accomplished Associate Professor specializing in Human Resources Management with a robust portfolio in academia, research, and administrative leadership. With extensive experience in curriculum development, program coordination, and student mentorship, she has significantly contributed to the academic and administrative functions of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

Caroline ATURU-AGHEDO
0275
Headquarter
Management Science
Business Administration
Associate Professor
Academia
caturu-aghedo@noun.edu.ng
08033060214

PhD

21 Years

1. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2009), Human Resources Management, First Edition (Abuja: The Regent Group) Nigeria, 130p. ISBN: 978-2194-81-6.
2. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2009), Principles and Practice of Management, First Edition (Abuja, The Regent Group), Nigeria, 350p. ISBN: 978-129-464-7.
3. Aghedo, E. M. and C. Aturu-Aghedo (2005), Statistics for Managers, OSSTECH Publishers Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria, 429p. ISBN:978-34072-7-9
4. Aghedo, E. M. and C. Aturu-Aghedo (2006), Production and Operations Management: Concepts, Models and Behaviours, OSSTECH Publishers Ltd., Lagos, Nigeria, 350p. ISBN:978-12946-4-7
b. Chapters in books already Published
5. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2012). Distance Learners’ Attitude towards Technology-Mediated Distance Learning at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). In Olojede, I (2012), Operating open and distance learning in Nigeria: The National Open University experience, School of Business and Human Resources Management, NOUN, Lagos. Concept Publications Limited. ISBN 978-978-8406-94-5.
6. Mustapha Momoh, Aturu-Aghedo, C. and Nana Usman Bature (2020). Basic of Good Business Plan for Small-Scale Agribusiness investors in Nigeria. ISBN 978-1-83968-538-5 Agricultural Economics link to your chapter: www.intechopen.com. Edited by Dr. Ifeoluwapo Amao

c. Journal Articles
Publication
7. Yusufu, O. S, Ibrahim, M. G., Aturu-Aghedo, C., Adunusa, O. A. A., and Akuh J. I. (2024). Transition strategy development and the performance of dynasty business: A study of selected SMEs in Kogi State, Nigeria. Journal of Xidian Universit, China 18(8): 470-481. ISSN: 1001-2400, . https://doi.org/10.5281/Zenodo.13318091
8. Yusufu, O. S., and Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2024). Group synergy and employee performance of small and medium enterprises in Kogi State. Innovations. Scopus Index Journal ISSN: 19650256(E) 12674982(P), 77, 1995-209. www.journal-innovations.com Publication Innovations (journal-innovations.com)
9. Yusufu, O. S., Aturu-Aghedo, C., Idonije, P. I., and Haruna, A. (2024). Corporate governance effectiveness and the profitability of listed insurance firms in Nigeria. TWIST International Multidisciplinary Journal. 19(2): 559-567. ISSN:1759-0418 https://twistjournal.net/twist/article/view/293
10. Aturu-Aghedo, C. and Okhiria, V .O (2024). Managing mergers and cultural diversities in deposit money banks in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences, 25(1b), 232-242. A publication of FMS, Rivers State University, Port Court. https://nigerianjournalofmanagementsciences.com
11. Aturu-Aghedo, C., Chukwuma, N. N., and Okhiria, V .O. ( 2024). The influence of cultural diversity on successful mergers and acquisitions in Nigeria banking industry. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences, 25(1b): 493-506. A Publication of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Rivers State University, Port-Harcourt. https://nigerianjournalofmanagementsciences.com
12. Aturu-Aghedo, C., Chukwuma, N. N. Adegbola, E Abdullahi, A. S., Ume, E., and Okhiria, V. O., (2024). Effects of Organizational Values on Employee Performance. A Study of Selected Multinational Corporations in Lagos State Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), VIII (IV): 2902- 2921. ISSN No. 2454-6186 | DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS | April 2024. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2024.804273
13. Aturu-Aghedo, C (2024). Organizational culture and the quality assurance of employees of selected universities in Kogi State. Gombe Journal of Administration and Management (GJAN), 6(1): 219-230 A Publication of Department of Public Administration, Gombe State University. Print ISSN: 2705-3407, Online ISSN: 2714-2442. https://gjamgsu.com/view.php
14. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2024). Exploring occupational stress determinants and employee job performance in selected universities in North Central Nigeria, FUOYE Journal of Public Administration and Management (FJPAM), 2(1): 228-238. Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria. https://fjpam.com/index.php/fjpam/issue/view/2
15. Aturu-Aghedo, C., Ume, E., and Tekenar, G. (2024). Meaningful work and organizational outcomes in higher educational institutions in Rivers State: A study in workplace spirituality. South Asian Research Journal of Business and Management. 6(2): 1-11. ISSN 2664-3995 (Print) & ISSN 2664-6757(Online). DOI: 10.36346/sarjbm.2024.v06i02.00X
16. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2023). Globalisation and the performance of selected small and medium enterprises in North Central Nigeria, Journal of Business Management, Innovation and Creativity (JBMIC), 2(2): 18-30. ISSN: 2971-6896. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba Nigeria. https://www.journalsofmgt.com.ng
17. Aturu-Aghedo, C. & Aghedo, E.M. (2023). SMEs response strategies and performance in Covid-19 Pandemics: Implications for trade and industry in computer village, Lagos, Nigeria. A Journal of Management & Social Sciences (EJMSS), 4(2): 88-119. Tishk International University Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. ISSN 2708-177X (Print) ISSN 2708-034X (Online)
18. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2023). Organisational citizenship behaviour and employee performance of selected universities in North Central Nigeria. NOUN Journal of Management and International Development (NOUN-JOMAID), 7(1): 353-365. ISSN: 978-978-926-241-0. A Journal of Faculty of Management Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria.
19. Aturu-Aghedo, C. & Ume, E. (2023). Emotional labour: An undervalued human resources asset in Nigerian public sector organizations. Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies, 8(9), 231-237. ISSN 2415-6663 (Print) ISSN 2415-6671) (Online) Scholars Middle East Publishers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Journal homepage: https://saudijournals.com DOI: 10.36348/sjbms.2023.v08i09.00X.
20. Aturu-Aghedo, C. & Ume E. (2023) Employee volunteerism: An underutilises component of corporate social responsibility practice in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences, 24(Special Edition), 126-133. A Publication of the Faculty of Management Sciences Rivers State University of Port Harcourt
21. Egbe, S. E., Aturu-Aghedo, C. & Adegbola, E. A. (2023). Work training: A Panacea for personnel productivity (A study of Shoprite Limited, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria). Gasau International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, 6(2), 39-56. Publication of the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Federal University Gusau.
22. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2023). Impact of human resources management on students’ knowledge of entrepreneurial development in selected universities in Kogi State. ABU Journal of Marketing, 2(1&2), 251-274. Ahmadu Bello University Business School Zaria, Kaduna State. ISSN:2714-2205.
23. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2023). Performance appraisal and employee performance of selected federal universities in North Central Nigeria. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba Nigeria. Journal of Business Management, 2(1), 17-33. ISSN- 2971-6896.
24. Aturu- Aghedo, C. (2023). Conflict management and the performance of employees of College of Education Okene, Kogi State, Nigeria. Journal of Management Research and Development (JMRD). 8(1), 161-169. ISSN: 2276-9889. A Publication by Nasarawa State University Keffi.
25. Egbe, S. E., & Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2023). Job enrichment and organizational efficiency: A study of Niger Flour Mills, Calabar. Nigeria, Journal of Management Sciences. 24(1b), 277-285. February 2023. A Publication of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Rivers State University, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. ISSN: 0794-1242.
26. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2022). Effect of career and leadership development on employee performance in National Open University of Nigeria. Journal of Business Management, 1(1), 1-12, ISSN-2971-6896: A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba Nigeria.
27. Aturu -Aghedo, C. (2021). Effects of beverages packaging on buying behaviour of National Open University Students- Ogori Community Centre, Journal of Marketing and Management, 1(2),16-31, ISSN-2782-7968; A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria.
28. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2021). Factors influencing job performance: A case of engineering manufacturing company in Lagos, Nigeria. Sokoto Journal of Management Studies, 26(1), 1-24. ISSN: 2141-1670. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria.
29. Momoh, M., Aturu-Aghedo, C., and Joel, S. O. (2021). Systemic applications of ICT in information management for rural governance: A Pilot Study of Borno State, University of Benin Journal of Administration and Development, 6(1), 125 – 135. ISSN: 2636-462X, Publication of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Benin.
30. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2021). Influence of wages and salary administration on employee productivity at Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, Kebbi Journal of Business Management (KJBM -12-2020-012), 1(1), 105-116. Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences; Federal University, Birnin-Kebbi, Nigeria.
31. Bature, N. U., and Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2020). Effect of webinar training on employee performance in Nigeria Bottling Company Plc., University of Benin Journal of Administration and Development 5(1), 86-98. ISSN: 2636-462X.
32. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2020). Determinants of organisational learning system for human resources objective: A study of federal universities in North-Central Nigeria, Journal of Management Sciences, 18(3), 1-17. ISSN No.: 1117-4668; A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Maiduguri.
33. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2020). Perceptions of social responsibility of Nigerian banks: survey of commercial banks in Lagos, Nigeria; International Journal of Accounting and Financial Management, 3(1), 88-105. ISSN-2636-5200; Publication by Department of Accounting, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Nigeria.
34. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2020). Digital marketing and performance of SMEs: A study of selected SMEs in the Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria, Journal of Management Sciences, 1(1), 129-144. ISSN-2782-7968; A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, Nigeria.
35. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2020). Effect of Organisational learning practices on the performance of employees in federal universities in North- Central Nigeria. African Journal of Management, 5(3), 17-29. ISSN 1117- 4668); University of Maiduguri.
36. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2020). Impediments to small and medium enterprises learning outcome: A survey of managers and employee perceptions in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria, Journal of Resources & Economic Development (JRED), 3(2), 94-103. ISSN: 2705-1943; University of Maiduguri.
37. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2018). Structure as a correlate of organisational learning in higher institutions in Nigeria, University of Benin Journal of Administration and Development, 3(1), 86-98. ISSN: 2636-462X.
38. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2018). The role of women enterprise funding on entrepreneurship development in Lagos State, Nigeria, UniOsun International Journal of Business Administration (UIJBA), 2(1), 173-188. ISSN: 2682-5015; Faculty of Management Sciences, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria.
39. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2017). Monetary policies and growth in the Nigerian economy. Advances in Management, 16(2), 97-115. ISSN: 0795-6967. Department of Business Administration, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
40. Aghedo, E. M. and Aturu-Aghedo. C. (2017). Headquarters control and subsidiary performance in Nigeria, Sahel Analyst: African Journal of Management, 2(3), 36-63. ISSN: 1118-6224; Department of Business Administration, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri.
41. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2017). Fund management and profitability in financial institutions in Nigeria: A Study of Leadway Assurance Company, Lagos. African Journal of Management, 2(2), 1-18. ISSN: 1118-6224; Department of Business Administration, University of Maiduguri.
42. Udu, G.O.C. and Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2016). Effects of participative decision making on the performance of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Lagos. International Journal of Human Resource Management and Research (IJHRMR) ISSN (Online):2249-7986; ISSN (Print): 2249-6874: Vol.6, Issue 4. Pg.41-55
43. Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2012). Gender Effects on Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Management and National Development, 1(1), 163-179; School of Management Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Lagos, Nigeria.
44. Aghedo, E. M. and Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2011). Financial management practices in small firms: Some evidences from Isuochi Community in South Eastern Nigeria, Finance and Banking Review, 5(1 & 2), 67-85. Department of Banking and Finance, University of Benin, Benin City.
45. Aghedo, E. M and Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2010). Unemployment and economic growth in Nigeria. Niger Delta Economic Review, 6(1), 1-21. Department of Economics, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
46. Aghedo, E. M., Owuze, A. C. and Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2010), Human capital development strategies and manpower development in enterprises in Nigeria. Niger Delta Economic Review, 4(1), 1-21. Department of Economics, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
47. Aghedo, E. M. and Aturu-Aghedo, C. (2010). A correlation analysis of motivation and the deprived individual in a university in Nigeria, Journal of Business Studies and Technology Development, 6(2), 1-14. Department of Business Administration, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.

HRM, Human Capital Development, Strategic Management and Entrepreneurs

a. Orcid number https://orchid.org/000-0003-0944-2158
b. Google scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5rEvIgUAAAAJ

1. NOUN 2024 Senate Research Grant (SRG) Intervention For research on :
Evaluation of Women in Organizations of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja: Managerial and Motivational Perspective. (Team Lead) ( N2,800,000.00)

Prospective/Returning Students