Personal profile
Biography
James joined the Faculty of Business & Law in October 2016 with wide-ranging teaching experience for about 8 years. He has published papers and also presented at national and international conferences. He is one of the track chairs for the AIB Africa chapter for Governments, NGOs, Global Institutions & State-Owned Enterprises and a member of BAM’s Research Methodology Special Interest Group (SIG) Steering Committee. In addition, he is Fellow of the Higher Education Academy UK and a Reviewer for the AIB Africa chapter.
Research Interests
James’s current research areas are about the internationalisation of multinational firm and strategy of managing changes in a political environment arising from government actions or any events that affect multinationals from achieving their business objectives in a host country. Also, I research about formal and informal institutional issues in the African context.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Political Risk Assessment & Management in International Business , University of Huddersfield
2 Jan 2012 → 15 Apr 2016
Award Date: 22 Aug 2016
PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education , University of Huddersfield
10 Sept 2014 → 14 Sept 2015
Award Date: 14 Sept 2015
PGCE, Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods , University of Huddersfield
5 Mar 2013 → 10 Feb 2014
Award Date: 14 Apr 2014
Master, Transport Management , Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
14 Sept 2007 → 15 Nov 2008
Award Date: 26 Apr 2010
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A Systematic Review of CSR Disclosure by Dual-Purpose Multinational Corporations in African Fresh Fruit Supply Chains
Uba, C. D., Ndudi-Okoro, K., Omoloso, S. & Mshelia, J., 29 Mar 2026, In: Discover Sustainability. 7, p. 1-58 58 p., 703.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Review Article › peer-review
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Social responsibility in micro businesses in an African context: towards a theoretical understanding
Uba, C. D., Hasan, M. N. & Mshelia, J., 2 Sept 2022, In: Business Ethics, Environment and Responsibility. 32, 1, p. 164-178 15 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Political risk assessment by multinational corporations in African markets: a Nigerian perspective
Mshelia, J. B. & Anchor, J. R., 4 Feb 2018, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Thunderbird International Business Review. 61, 2, p. 133-142 10 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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2025 UON Sustainability Summit
Omoloso, O. (Chair), Uba, C. (Chair), Thomas, K. (Organiser), Meric, D. (Organiser), McKay, S. (Organiser), Pryce, A. (Organiser), Tshimanga, R. (Organiser), Ndudi-Okoro, K. (Organiser), Ige-Olaobaju, A. (Organiser), Elaho, B. (Member of programme committee), Vanger, E. (Organiser), Carbone, F. (Member of programme committee) & Mshelia, J. (Member of programme committee)
30 Jun 2025 → 1 Jul 2025Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Enterprise