Mr Igho Ekiugbo

BSc (Hons) Business Management (Business Information Systems)
Bachelor's Degree

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2010 - 2012

Project Title An investigation into current Students’ perceptions of the advantages gained by using the University of Bolton (UoB) E-learning Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Project Description The project investigated students' perception of the virtual learning environment (Moodle) being used by the University of Bolton as at then. The project in line with existing literature found that VLE offer students better advantages, especially in making learning materials available and accessible to students, but concluded that face-to-face traditional method of delivering learning materials still remains preferable to learners.

Awarding Institution University of Bolton

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2010 - 2012
Project Title	An investigation into current Students’ perceptions of the advantages gained by using the University of Bolton (UoB) E-learning Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
Project Description	The project investigated students' perception of the virtual learning environment (Moodle) being used by the University of Bolton as at then. The project in line with existing literature found that VLE offer students better advantages, especially in making learning materials available and accessible to students, but concluded that face-to-face traditional method of delivering learning materials still remains preferable to learners.
Awarding Institution	University of Bolton

MSc in Procurement Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Master's Degree

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2013 - 2014

Project Title An investigation of the buyer-supplier relationships in the UK Grocery Retailing Industry

Project Description Amidst global financial crisis and challenges in the UK grocery retailing industry between 2008 and 2013, UK grocery retailers were grappled with supply chain disruptions caused by product quality and ethical concerns, resulting in numerous recalls, causing varying levels of discord between retailers and suppliers. This triggered this study to examined buyer-supplier relationships within the UK grocery industry. The study found that closer, cooperative, and collaborative relationship styles were present in the industry. The study identified some missing critical success factors contributing to subpar performance and relationship outcomes. In addition, the study's findings pointed to potential enhancements for buyer-supplier relationships. The research then presents guidelines advantageous for both buyers and sellers in implementing, regulating, and enhancing their partnerships.

Awarding Institution The University of Salford

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2013 - 2014
Project Title	An investigation of the buyer-supplier relationships in the UK Grocery Retailing Industry
Project Description	Amidst global financial crisis and challenges in the UK grocery retailing industry between 2008 and 2013, UK grocery retailers were grappled with supply chain disruptions caused by product quality and ethical concerns, resulting in numerous recalls, causing varying levels of discord between retailers and suppliers. This triggered this study to examined buyer-supplier relationships within the UK grocery industry. The study found that closer, cooperative, and collaborative relationship styles were present in the industry. The study identified some missing critical success factors contributing to subpar performance and relationship outcomes. In addition, the study's findings pointed to potential enhancements for buyer-supplier relationships. The research then presents guidelines advantageous for both buyers and sellers in implementing, regulating, and enhancing their partnerships.
Awarding Institution	The University of Salford

PhD in Business and Management
Doctor of Philosophy

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2015 - 2019

Project Title Exploring sustainable procurement practices within the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector

Project Description The research investigated SP practices from a developing country perspective, which is underreached. In particular, the research investigates SP practices within the O&G sector of Nigeria, a developing country within the continent of Africa. The results suggested that SP practices are environmental, social, or economic oriented and have some degree of relationship. The research also found statistically significant relationship between having a clear SP strategy and all three factors of SP practices but only found a partial relationship between sustainability initiatives (i.e. ISO 14001 certification and UNGC initiative) and all three factors of SP practices. The research findings provided useful insights into SP practices within the Nigerian O&G sector that can help practitioners to focus on those SP practices that can lead to sustainability, especially where there is a scarcity of resources in operationalising SP practices. The research is one of the first to report on the implementation and impact of SP practices within the Nigerian O&G sector. In addition to extending the SP literature, this research also provided a platform for future research on SP practices.

Awarding Institution The University of Salford

Thesis Exploring sustainable procurement practices within the Nigerian oil and gas sector

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