Dr Dennis Pepple

I am an Associate Professor in HRM and Director of Education for Management. Prior to this I was a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Hertfordshire. I hold PhD in Business and Management Studies at the University of Huddersfield. I am member of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (MCIPD) a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE). My research interest is in the areas of diversity management employment relations and work psychology. I have published my research in quality peer reviewed journals and I have won awards for best paper at different internationally recognised conferences.

1. Pepple, D.G., Oseghale, R., Nmecha, E. and Nwagu, C. (2024). Glass ceiling in the Nigerian banking sector: evidence from senior male and female employees. Contemporary Economics, pp. 101–117.
2. Pepple, D.G., Oseghale, R. and Nmecha, E. (2024). Glass ceiling in Nigeria’s banking sector: perspectives of senior male employees. Gender in Management: An International Journal, 39(8), 1133–1148. https://doi.org/10.1108/GM-07-2022-0258
3. Pepple, D.G. and Davies, E. (2020). Perceived environment of ethnic diversity as a determinant of organisational identification in the public sector: a moderated-mediation analysis. Personnel Review, 49(5), 1106–1120.
4. Pepple, D.G. (2020). Linking ethnic identification to organisational solidarity. Public Organization Review (ABS 2), 20(1), 113–128.
5. Pepple, D.G. and Davies, E. (2019). Co-worker social support and organisational identification: does ethnic self-identification matter? Journal of Managerial Psychology, 38(8), 573–586.
6. Pepple, D.G., Davies, E.M. and Davies, J. (2017). Mirror Organisation: towards establishing a link between representative bureaucracy and employee ownership perception. Journal of Organisational Psychology, 17(4), 67–77.

1. Akaighe, G.O., Pepple, D.G., Okon, S.E. and Oseghale, R.O. (2026). Through the eyes of the receivers and not the givers: follower-rated but not leader-rated leader narcissism affects follower self-efficacy and work engagement. Management Decision.
2. Pepple, D.G., Akaighe, G.O., Ambilichu, C.A., Aremu-George, O., Bakare, F. and Inyang, E. (2026). Reward and employee performance: the mediating roles of intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction among UK academics. ESIC Market, 57(2), e488.
3. Akaighe, G.O., Roodbari, H., Pepple, D.G., Opeyemi, T. and Orekoya, I.O. (2026). Too stressed to be psychologically present at work? Employee job stress and psychological withdrawal behaviours in organisations. Human Resource Development International, 29(3), 416–436. https://doi.org/10.1080/13678868.2025.2535264
4. Oseghale, R., Pepple, D.G., Brookes, M. et al. (2024). Covid-19, working from home and work–life boundaries: the role of personality in work–life boundary management. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 35(21), 3556–3592. https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2024.2422013
5. Ambilichu, C.A., Akaighe, G.O. and Pepple, D.G. (2024). Performance appraisal process as a determinant of employee commitment: a serial mediation analysis. Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, 11(4), 987–1004. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOEPP-07-2023-0273
6. Pepple, D.G. and Ambilichu, C.A. (2024). Performance appraisal and employee commitment: the mediating role of job satisfaction. European Management Review, 21(1), 237–250. https://doi.org/10.1111/emre.12583
7. Pepple, D.G., Akinsowon, P. and Oyelere, M. (2023). Employee commitment and turnover intention: perspectives from the Nigerian public sector. Public Organization Review (ABS 2), 23(2), 739–757. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-021-00577-7
8. Pepple, D.G. and Olowookere, K. (2021). Towards an understanding of the dynamics of work and employment relations during austerity. Public Organization Review (ABS 2), 21(2), 281–297. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-020-00488-z

1. Kouider El Ouahed, F., Daoud, F. and Pepple, D.G. (2025). Skills mismatch in Algeria: a structural constraint on long-term economic growth. Economic Researcher Journal, 13(2), 140–152.
2. Pepple, D.G. and Dore-Okuiomose, M.M. (2023). An enabler framework for developing knowledge management practices: perspectives from Nigeria. South African Journal of Information Management (ABS 1), 25(1), a1647. https://doi.org/10.4102/sajim.v25i1.1647
3. Oseghale, R., Pepple, D.G., Ifere, S. and Amaugo, A. (2023). Organization culture types and the replication of transferred human resource management practices in multinational subsidiaries in Nigeria. Employee Relations (ABS 2), 45(3), 565–584. https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-04-2021-0134
4. Pepple, D.G., Makama, C. and Okeke John-Paul (2022). Knowledge management practices: a public sector perspective. Journal of Business Research (ABS 3), 153, 509–516.
5. Zahoor, N., Pepple, D.G. and Choudrie, J. (2021). Entrepreneurial competencies and alliance success: the role of external knowledge absorption and mutual trust. Journal of Business Research (ABS 3), 136, 440–450.

1. Sambo, A.S. and Pepple, D.G. (2026). Organisational self-identity policy analyser: an AI-driven approach. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (ABDC A). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2026.100972
2. Pepple, D.G. and Muthuthantrige, N. (2026). Artificial intelligence, innovation and the new architecture of exploitation: towards reconfiguring humanness in the age of algorithmic labour. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (ABDC A), 11, 100878. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jik.2025.100878

1. Pepple, D.G., Muthuthantrige, N., Sambo, A., Upton, C., Herath, S., Pokubo, D. and Akaighe, G. (2026). Towards developing a ‘Circles of Trust’ model for community-led climate action. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (ABDC A), accepted, in press.
2. Pokubo, D., Pepple, D.G. and Al-Habaibeh, A. (2024). Towards an understanding of household renewable energy transitions. Journal of Innovation & Knowledge (ABDC A), 9(3), 100521.

1. Pepple, D.G., Akaighe, G.O., Sambo, A., George-Aremu, O., Bosah, G., Trollman, H. et al. (2025). Using guest lectures to enhance student employability: pedagogical considerations. Cogent Education, 12(1), 2452076. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2452076
2. Pepple, D.G. (2022). An ecological perspective of student engagement through digital technology: practical application and implications. British Educational Research Journal, 48(6), 1216–1231.

1. Pepple, D.G. and Zhang, C. (Eds.) (2021). Financial and Managerial Aspects in Human Resource Management: A Practical Guide (1st ed.). Emerald Publishing. Lead editor. A CIPD-mapped text for levels 4 and 5.
2. Pepple, D.G., Zhang, C. and Ofoma, C. Managing redundancy. In Pepple, D.G. and Zhang, C. (Eds.) (2021). Financial and Managerial Aspects in Human Resource Management: A Practical Guide. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83909-612-920211008
3. Pepple, D.G. and Ejiogu, C. Income statement and balance sheet. In Pepple, D.G. and Zhang, C. (Eds.) (2021). Financial and Managerial Aspects in Human Resource Management: A Practical Guide. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83909-612-920211003
4. Pepple, D.G. and Adeleye, N. Managing disciplinary and grievance cost. In Pepple, D.G. and Zhang, C. (Eds.) (2021). Financial and Managerial Aspects in Human Resource Management: A Practical Guide. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83909-612-920211009
5. Pepple, D.G., Davies, E.M. and Davies, J. (2017). Bureaucracy and personality: does employee ethnicity matter? In A. Farazmand (Ed.), Global Encyclopaedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31816-5_3403-1
6. Pepple, D.G. (2016). Book review: Managing diversity and inclusion: an international perspective, J. Syed and M. Özbilgin (Eds.), London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2015, 356 pp., ISBN 9781446294642. European Management Review, 14(2), 115–117.
7. Pepple, D.G. and Pokubo, D. (2024). Nigerian households use a range of energy, from wood to solar – green energy planning must account for this. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/nigerian-households-use-a-range-of-energy-from-wood-to-solar-green-energy-planning-must-account-for-this-237491

PhD/DBA Completions/submissions

-The Role of Societal Quality of Life in National Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: A Cross-National Analysis- 2022

-Investigating the role of Knowledge Management in the Development of Asset Management Practice in Selected Public Sector Organisations in Nigeria- 2022

-Indigenous Knowledge Management Practices: An Enabler framework for Developing Knowledge Management Practices between Indigenous and Contemporary Produces of Palm Oil Extraction in Ologbo Ikpoba-Okha of Edo State of Nigeria- 2022

-The impact of sustainable branding using big data and business analytics in the market research industry- 2023

-Examining the underlying factors causing high employee turnover intention within the ready-made garments industry in Bangladesh- 2023

-An analysis of the effects of Emotional Intelligence on Occupational Stress Management: A case study of front-line professionals in the UK-2023

 -Women Board Roles in Corporate Organisations: The mediation-moderation Study

Ongoing Supervision projects

-Impact of The Mother-Daughter Relationship Play On the Identity of Mothers Returning to Work

-The impact of organisational politics on employee performance and the mediating effect of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the workplace

-executive business level story-telling competence; measuring links to emotional intelligence; business and career success; achievement of organisational commercial goals and contribution to UN sustainability goals

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Strategic Human Resource Management- Level 6

Decision Making and Risk Analysis- Level 7

Employment relations -work psychology- diversity management

External Examiner- University of Liverpool: Evaluation of MSc International Human Resource Management assessments

External Examiner- London Metropolitan University: MSc Psychology 

Subject examiner- Teeside University - DBA Programme

Parent Governor- 2020-2024- Alderman’s Greene Community Primary school

Nominations

Citizens Award 2024- Student Experience Champion. Nomination(s) summary: Dennis is a fantastic asset to the University, a wonderful colleague and an amazing mentor to our student body.

Superstar award 2024- Best Lecturer. (Student Union Nomination)

Superstar award 2024- Best PGR Teacher. (Student Union Nomination)

Superstar award 2025- Best Lecturer. (Student Union Nomination)

Awards

University Distinguish Teaching Fellow- 2026

Vice Chancellor Award 2024- Citizen of change. In recognition of my contribution to being an inspirational role model; putting ideas into action

Vice Chancellor Award 2023- Citizen of change. In recognition of my contribution to the University’s employability and enterprise strategy.

Western Academy of Management Conference 2017. Best paper in organizational behavior and human resource management track.

Southwestern Academy of Management Conference 2017. Best paper in organizational development and conflict management track.

Zahoor, N, Pepple, D and Choudrie. J (2021) Entrepreneurial competence and alliance success: the role of external knowledge absorption and mutual trust. Academy of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Knowledge conference 2021.

Pepple, D. G. (2020). Covid-19: what have we learned? The rise of innovation as a necessary practice. Conference: A webinar organised by the Institute for Leadership and Management UK

Pepple, D. G (2020). Work from Home, employee wellbeing and productivity: lessons from United Kingdom Universities” HBS Research conference

Pepple, D. G. and K Olowookere (2019). Austerity policies: A systematic review of organisational responses to work and employment relations. Paper accepted for 2019 British Academy of Management Conference

Pepple, D. G. (2017). Mirror organisation: Towards Establishing a Link between Representative Bureaucracy and Employee Ownership Perception. Western Academy of Management.

Pepple, D. G. (2017). Towards Establishing a Link between Ethnic Diversity and Public-Sector Employees’ Ownership Perception: A Relational Perspective. South Western Academy of Management.

Pepple, D. G. (2016). The Mirror Organisation: Implications of Ethnic and Religious Diversity for Employee Ownership Perception. British Academy of Management.

Pepple, D. G. (2016). The Mirror Organisation: A balance Ethnic and Religious Diversity Perspective of Public Sector Employees in Nigeria. University Forum for Human Resource Development.

Pepple, D. G. (2016). Theoretical Triangulation: Perceived Balanced Ethnic and Religious Representation and Organizational Ownership. University of Huddersfield Post Graduate Researchers Conference

Pepple, D. G. (2016). Ethnic Diversity and Public-Sector Organisations’ performance in Nigeria. University of Huddersfield Business School Post Graduate Researchers Conference

Pepple, D. G. (2016). The Mirror Organisation: Balanced Ethnic and Religious Representation and Organisational Ownership perception.  Talent, Diversity and Development Research Group Seminar

Pepple D. G. (2020). Covid-19: what have we learned? The rise of innovation as a necessary practice. Conference: A webinar organised by the Institute for Leadership and Management UK

Qualifications

PG Cert Academic Practice in Higher Education -Coventry University -2020

PhD Business and Management Studies- University of Huddersfield – 2018

PG Cert Research Methods -University of Huddersfield - 2016                     

MSc Human Resources Management- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria - 2014

BSc Accounting- Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria - 2007 

Professional body membership 

Higher Education Academy- Senior Fellow

Certified Management and Business Educator - CMBE

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development- Academic MCIPD

British Academy of Management- Member

Western Academy of Management - Member