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Decolonising Management Practices to Support Work–Family Balance

In: Decolonising the Organisation

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  • Mutiat Ayodele Owolewa

    (Birmingham City University)

  • Chinny Nzekwe-Excel

    (Birmingham City University)

  • Hakeem Adeniyi Ajonbadi

    (University of Doha for Science and Technology, Department of Management)

  • Sabreen Jan

    (Birmingham City University)

Abstract

This chapter conducts a narrative review to explore how decolonising management practices can support work–family balance, focusing on Nigeria as a geographical context while drawing implications for the broader Global South. It examines the influence of colonial legacies on management frameworks, emphasising how these legacies perpetuate rigid hierarchies and fail to address the cultural and social dynamics of work and family integration. Thus, it highlights the limitations of traditional practices in accommodating the unique challenges faced by employees in postcolonial societies. This review identifies strategies such as culturally responsive policies, participatory decision-making, and the integration of indigenous knowledge as pathways for creating equitable and inclusive workplaces. While rooted in Nigeria, the chapter also considers the applicability of these practices across other Global South contexts, where shared colonial histories and sociocultural complexities necessitate similar interventions. The chapter contributes to the discourse on decolonisation and offers a framework for reimagining management practices that promote organisational sustainability in diverse settings.

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  • Mutiat Ayodele Owolewa & Chinny Nzekwe-Excel & Hakeem Adeniyi Ajonbadi & Sabreen Jan, 2026. "Decolonising Management Practices to Support Work–Family Balance," Springer Books, in: Olatunji David Adekoya & Hakeem Adeniyi Ajonbadi & Malgorzata Ciesielska & Oluwaseun Kolade & Chima (ed.), Decolonising the Organisation, chapter 0, pages 233-259, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-032-14851-3_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-14851-3_11
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