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Prof. OBOREH, JACOB SNAPPS

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Oboreh, Jacob Snapps Ph.D., is a Professor of Operations Research and Management. He is the Vice-Chancellor of the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria. His research interests are inter-related which is focused on optimizations techniques to resolve business problems and improvement of the student's experience. His current projects include understanding how students make work placement decisions using operations research techniques and investigating the learning experiences of business students working in global virtual teams. He is a Member of Academy of Management Nigeria, Member North East Business & Economic Association (NBEA), USA and a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Administrative Managers Nigeria (F.Inst.AM) Within a period of his over 22 years teaching experience, he has held high profile roles in tertiary institutions such as, Head of department, Business Administration, Rector/ CEO, Delta State Polytechnic Ozoro (now upgraded ot this university), Managing Director, Delta State University Investment Limited (DIL) and currently, Vice-Chancellor. These positions have made him to continue to work closely with industries and professional bodies in developing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as developing business algorithms for the industries. He has also actively supervised PhD students, and most of his former PhD students now hold academic positions in several universities both in Nigeria and overseas. He is well travelled, having attended several business conferences within Nigeria and abroad. Since 2012, he has served as a referee, guest editor and editorial board member of several academic journals both in Nigeria and overseas. He is also an external examiner/assessor to several universities in his area. Under listed are some of his academic publications:

Publications

  1. Oboreh J. S. (2018) Organization Size on the Relationship between Transformational Leadership Style and Organizational Innovation, Journal of Social Sciences and Management, Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State University, 13(1), 128-134

  2. Oboreh J. S. (2018) Corporate Restructuring and Managerial Succession, Journal of Social Sciences and Management, Delta State University Abraka, 13(1), 95-103

  3. Oboreh J. S. (2016) Bridging the gap between Polytechnic and University education for national development, Book; Published by WorldCat libraries, and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide, First edition, http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2018011207/, 1, 1-258

  4. Robert A. E. and Oboreh, J.S. (2015) Assessing Office Managers' Role in Creating a Culture of Corporate Social Responsibility Through Corporate Governance in selected Business Organization in Delta State, British Journal of Education, https://www.eajournals.org/journals/british-journal-of0education-bje/vol-3-issue12-december-2015/, 3 No. 12, 52-63

  5. Egwunatum I. S. and Oboreh J.S (2015) Cost Model for Unit Rate Pricing of Concrete in Construction Projects, International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Scientific and Academic, http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ijcem.20150404.05.html, 4(4), 158

  6. Egwunatum I. Samuel, Oboreh J. Snapp (2015) Theorizing a Forward Difference Orthogonal Function Method of Computing Contingency Cost in Construction Projects, Pages: , International Journal of Construction Engineering and Management Scientific and Academic, http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ijcem.20150405.06.html, 4(5), 210-217

  7. Dr. Jacob. S. Oboreh, Dr. Umukoro. G. Francis, Ayozie Daniel Ogechukwu (2013) SMEs in Nigeria and the use of Relationship Marketing Strategy. A Survey Study of Igbo SMEs in Nigeria, Global Journal of Management and Business, https://globaljournals.org/item/1955-smes-in-nigeria-and-the-use-of-relationship-marketing-strategy-a-survey-study-of-igbo-smes-in-nigeria, 13 Issue 7, 1-28

  8. Hilda Olele,Omotor D.G. and Oboreh J. S. (2013) Gender Differentials in Youth Employment in Sub-Sahara Africa,, 40th Northeast Business and Economics association Conference Proceedings, Held in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. USA on Nov. 7th . -9th Nov, https://web.a.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=1936203X&AN=101332227&h=CfDv%2bJ3CEqzaTKtwN1Hs%2bLtKyz%2b%2f6pzQXqz%2boGYK0uUFS0L8Gw53Sbpa8xt2ULmv6VWwF9JxTXSQXj3qgX5wCA%3d%3d&crl=c&resultNs=AdminWebAuth&resultLocal=ErrCrlNotAuth&crlhashurl=login.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26profile%3dehost%26scope%3dsite%26authtype%3dcrawler%26jrnl%3d1936203X%26AN%3d101332227, 1, 180-183

  9. Oboreh J, S and Ayozie Daniel Ogechukwu, (2013) Small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria the marketing interface,, Global Journal of Management and Business Research, https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&user=thGtLwgAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&gmla=AJsN-F6z68VlZ3TM6vC-SVq9KR8avumabZuGShwHcR5OvYikMFMqou5yPPbUC4SdMR2Xd-2HSD2P1zUyyV5lO6Gtowch8PPDTn2BlpCpFCSUDvBSh_OnXhJNvQjfuNd3QARTr65r0nzif2n5Z12563gGiSTA0ctEHw#d=gs_md_cita-d&u=%2Fcitations%3Fview_op%3Dview_citation%26hl%3Den%26user%3DthGtLwgAAAAJ%26citation_for_view%3DthGtLwgAAAAJ%3AY0pCki6q_DkC%26tzom%3D420, 2(3), 45-62

  10. Oboreh J, S Ayozie Daniel Ogechukwu, U.G Umukoro (2013) The Effective use of Relationship Marketing Strategy for Customer Satisfaction and Retention by Igbo SMEs in Nigeria,, Global Journal of Management and Business Research , https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&user=thGtLwgAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&gmla=AJsN-F6z68VlZ3TM6vC-SVq9KR8avumabZuGShwHcR5OvYikMFMqou5yPPbUC4SdMR2Xd-2HSD2P1zUyyV5lO6Gtowch8PPDTn2BlpCpFCSUDvBSh_OnXhJNvQjfuNd3QARTr65r0nzif2n5Z12563gGiSTA0ctEHw#d=gs_md_cita-d&u=%2Fcitations%3Fview_op%3Dview_citation%26hl%3Den%26user%3DthGtLwgAAAAJ%26citation_for_view%3DthGtLwgAAAAJ%3A9yKSN-GCB0IC%26tzom%3D420, 2 (4), 64-79

  11. Oboreh J. S. (2012) Holistic Management Information System: An Integrated Approach to ICT Management, End Time Publishers , Ibadan, First Edition, 1, 1-254

  12. Oboreh, J. S. and Ema Mordi, (2012) Contributory Pension Scheme For Improved Pension Management in Nigeria, 39th Northeast Business and Economics association Conference Proceedings, hosted by Worcester State University at Port Jefferson, New York USA on Oct. 25th -27th , https://web.b.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=1936203X&AN=121051537&h=1R9tTmlzfuaOj53nMc1jsI%2bG%2fl25PHcrbSLs2447bCYn1wDCMI4iZtFZZRrYs7rBYPUdTlw%2f6lGJr0kHzk2MNA%3d%3d&crl=c&resultNs=AdminWebAuth&resultLocal=ErrCrlNotAuth&crlhashurl=login.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26profile%3dehost%26scope%3dsite%26authtype%3dcrawler%26jrnl%3d1936203X%26AN%3d121051537, 1, 251-254

  13. Oboreh J Snapps, Donald I Hamilton (2011/6) Youth restiveness and industrial disruption in the Niger Delta,, American Review of Political Economy, https://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=14505922975843251096&btnI=1&hl=en, 9, 18

  14. Jacob Snapps Oboreh, Francis George Umukoro (2011/4) An Empirical Investigation into the Effects of Strategic Planning and Satisfaction in Small Firms in Nigeria, Sacha Journal of Policy and Strategic Studies, https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1824627, 1, 1-8

  15. Oboreh Jacob Snapps (2011) Special issue on Africa-based oil exporting companies: The case of Nigeria, , American Review of Political Economy, https://scholar.google.com/scholar?cluster=2325730953956403706&hl=en&oi=scholarr, 3(1),

  16. Jacob Snapps Oboreh, FG Umukoro (2011) Contingency Issues of Managerial Activities in Small Firms in Lagos State,, Sacha Journal of Policy and Strategic Studies , https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1824631, 1(1), 20-31

  17. Jacob Snapps Oboreh, FG Umukoro (2011) Determining the impact of environmental characteristics and uncertainty on the strategic plans of corporate organizations, Sacha Journal of Environmental Studies, https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1824622, 1(1), 31-40

  18. Oboreh J Snapps (2011) Dynamics of poverty among Niger Delta women: An empirical assessment, American Review of Political Economy, https://scholar.google.co.uk/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=6797365833693212323&btnI=1&hl=en , 9(1), 33-44

  19. Jacob S Oboreh, Umukoro G Francis, Ayozie Daniel Ogechukwu (2011) Relationship marketing as an effective strategy by IGBO managed SMEs in Nigeria,, Global Journal of Management And Business Research, http://oar.nstl.gov.cn/Paper/PaperInfo/J/1c560611-ae36-4749-8f1e-0721ba9b0baf , II Issue 2, 255

  20. Oboreh, J. S. and Mouboghrare, (2011) Economic Benefit of Catfish Farming in Nigeria, 38th Northeast Business and Economics association Conference Proceedings, held at St. Joseph's University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA on Nov. 3rd–5th , https://web.a.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=1936203X&AN=101332139&h=JCrMMT0kMMEnt%2fjpXT38heFGlEOwMtJnArl7ox24jNNg%2begc0GyVe9ofeILEJirfjgGP0d91MEG55K2XTH12iA%3d%3d&crl=c&resultNs=AdminWebAuth&resultLocal=ErrCrlNotAuth&crlhashurl=login.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26profile%3dehost%26scope%3dsite%26authtype%3dcrawler%26jrnl%3d1936203X%26AN%3d101332139, 1, 446-449

  21. Oboreh J. S. (2011) An Empirical Assessment of Human Capital Development Programmes in the Nigerian Oil Companies: The Case of SPDC Warri, Nigeria, 38th Northeast Business and Economics association Conference Proceedings, held at St. Joseph’s University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA on Nov. 3rd–5th , https://web.a.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=1936203X&AN=101332140&h=vUCDko1vkVBtrWcoLoceK77Owwr%2bqDiAu0iWufa%2fLpsE8aWr8g9jYi2p0i4eM%2bbRvlKZ03dSoGPMj1ZgbRWpxA%3d%3d&crl=c&resultNs=AdminWebAuth&resultLocal=ErrCrlNotAuth&crlhashurl=login.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26profile%3dehost%26scope%3dsite%26authtype%3dcrawler%26jrnl%3d1936203X%26AN%3d101332140, 1, 450-453

  22. Oboreh J. S. (2010) Multi-National Oil Companies and Their Investment on Social Responsibility in Nigeria,, 37th Northeast Business and Economics association Conference Proceedings, held at on Sept. 30th -2nd, ,Montclair State University, New Jersey USA , https://web.b.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&authtype=crawler&jrnl=1936203X&AN=56100850&h=KBQl8mb%2beubt3so3hIUs%2bNdN1OyEOIxxro6%2bA%2bQ9rqqD9p8YYu3EghoVuffJ87FpkqZUtpp%2f%2bbkpHuuX2W2Zcw%3d%3d&crl=c&resultNs=AdminWebAuth&resultLocal=ErrCrlNotAuth&crlhashurl=login.aspx%3fdirect%3dtrue%26profile%3dehost%26scope%3dsite%26authtype%3dcrawler%26jrnl%3d1936203X%26AN%3d56100850, 1, 228-231

  23. Oboreh J.S. (2010) The Origin and Causes of Crisis in the Niger Delta: The Way Forward, in Anatomy of the Niger Delta Crisis, Causes, Consequences and Opportunities for peace.,, Lit Verlag Fresnostr Publishers, Germany. Vol., https://books.google.com.ng/books?id=VRl5qx1IBfMC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false, 1, 17-36

  24. Snapps, Oboreh Jacob; Samuel, Aghalino (2010) Economic Activities of the Niger Delta People of Nigeria: A Historical Comparison and Lessons to Learn,, Proceedings of the Northeast Business , https://www.academia.edu/7627355/Conference_Proceedings_Northeast_Business_and_Economics_Association_37_Economic_Activities_of_the_Niger_Delta_People_of_Nigeria_A_Historical_Comparison_and_Lessons_to_Learn, v, 223-227

  25. Ngerebo O.T. and Oboreh J.S (2010) Quantitative Approach to Managerial Decision Under Risk and Uncertainty,, Africa Fous Journal, University of Zimbabwe, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280246460_QUANTITATIVE_APPROACH_TO_MANAGERIAL_DECISION_UNDER_RISK_AND_UNCERTAINTY_Ngerebo-a_TA_SnappsOJ, 5, 99-108

  26. Oboreh J.S. (2010) Fundamentals of Data Processing, , Vol.1(2) Pages: , End Time Publishers, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1(2), 1-148

  27. Oboreh J. S. (2010) The Failure of the Seven Point Agenda and The Way forward, International Journal of Social And Policy Resaerch , 5(1), 33-43

  28. Oboreh J. S. (2010) Solution Approach to Queuing Models in Delta State University Online Registration System, International Journal of Social and Policy Research., 5(1) , 116-125

  29. Oboreh J. S. (2009) Information Technology: The Stimulating Force Behind Economic Globalization And Development, Society And Development Journal., 1(2), 141-152

  30. Oboreh J. S. (2009) Influence of Globalization in the Adoption of Information Technology in the Nigerian Banking Industry, The University Advanced Research Journal, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., 1(1), 112-124

  31. Oboreh J.S (2009) Cybercafe and Entrepreneurial Initiative in Nigeria, , Nigerian Academy of Management Journal., 3(1) , 137-149

  32. Oboreh J.S. (2009) Eradicating Poverty Through Entrepreneurial Development Initiative and the MDGs: The Failures of the Nigerian Government and Solutions, Journal of Chatered Institute of Marketing, Nigeria , 1(2) , 48-60

  33. Oboreh J. S. (2009) Customers Perception Towards the Use of Information Technology in the Nigerian Banking System , Conference Proceedings , 2009. International Conference on Economics, Business Management and Marketing. Held in Singapore Oct. 9th - 11th, 1, 225-229

  34. Oboreh J.S and Osazerbaru, H.O. (2008) Frame Work for Job Costing in Service Operations,, Journal of African Contemporary Research, Faculty of Management Sciences, 1(3), 52-59

  35. Oboreh J. S. and Osazerbaru, H. O (2008) Issues and Challenges of e-Commerce in Nigeria, , Readings in Business Journal ; , Faculty of Management Science. University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 1(1), 267-280

  36. Oboreh J.S (2008) Wage and Productivity of the Nigerian Workers: A Policy Emphasis, Readings in Business ,, Faculty of Management Science. University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, 2, 17-36

  37. Oboreh J.S. and Orubu C. O. (2008) Compensation practices for the Use of Surface Natural resources in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry: The Need For an appropriate Policy Framework,, International Postgraduate Researchers' Conference Proceedings on 'Meeting the Challenges in the Coastal Region of Nigeria', University of Abertay Dundee Scotland, United Kingdom., 1, 26-32

  38. Oboreh J. S. and Osazerbaru, H. O. (2008) Earning per Share on Corporate Annual Report and Share Price, Journal of African Contemporary Research, , ,Faculty of management science, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, .1(1), 65-74

  39. Oboreh J. S. and Osazerbaru, H. O. (2008) Patterns of Stock Market Prices in Nigeria , Journal of African Contemporary Research, ,Faculty of management science, University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt., 1(1), 53-61

  40. Oboreh J. S. and Osazerbaru, H. O. (2008) Determining optimal Advertising Budgets: A Synthesis of Existing Models, , International Journal of Business Studies,, 5(1), 1-11

  41. Oboreh J. S. (2008) Product Life Cycle and Marketing Strategies, Implication for the Entrepreneurs,, Journal of Marketing Research. Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, , 2(2), 89-101

  42. Oboreh J. S. (2007) Markets in Delta State; in Delta State in Maps, Publication of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Faculty oF Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka., 5(1), 185-187

  43. Hamilton D.I. and Oboreh J.S. (2006) Social responsibility Performance and Corporate Survival in the Niger Delta, , West African Journal of Business, Faculty of Management Sciences, 8 No. 1, 236-250

  44. Hamilton D.I. and Oboreh J.S. (2006) Nature of Organizational Politics in Nigeria Work Organizations, , West African Journal of Business, Faculty of Management Sciences, 8 No. 2, 234-2

  45. Yomere G.O and Oboreh J.S (2000) Cooperative model for Managing the Supply Chain,, Journal of Management and Organizations. Faculty of Management Sciences, , 74-78