
The Impact of Intellectual Capital on Job Performance based on Faculty Members’ Perceptions at Universities
Author(s) -
Afaf Abu Zerr,
Ashraf A’aqoulah
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international business research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1913-9012
pISSN - 1913-9004
DOI - 10.5539/ibr.v14n7p1
Subject(s) - intellectual capital , perception , human capital , capital (architecture) , structural capital , business , relational capital , psychology , individual capital , economic capital , economics , economic growth , finance , geography , archaeology , neuroscience
Intellectual capital considers intangible efforts that complete each other. The conversion of efforts and knowledge into valuable assets has come to be known as intellectual capital. This study aims to examine the impact of intellectual capital on the job performance of faculty members at universities. The study used a cross-sectional design. The study population was the academic staff at Jordanian universities. The participants were chosen randomly from different faculties. The study relied on a quantitative method, and the tool for data collection was a questionnaire. The results found that the intellectual capital at universities was high, and the job performance of these universities was also high. In addition, the study found a highly positive impact of intellectual capital on job performance. This study discovers the impact of intellectual capital on the job performance of faculty members at universities. It also draws attention to the importance of intellectual capital in enhancing university performance. This study is useful for decision-makers at universities to maintain their performance and improve the higher-education system in Jordan.