Knowledge Sharing Behaviour and Innovative Work Behavior among EFL Faculty Members

Abstract

The exchange of information and innovation are essential drivers for universities' sustainable competitive advantages. This research contributes to the current literature on the congruency between the conduct of information sharing (KSB) and the innovative working behaviour (IWB) of EFL faculty members of the English Language Institute (ELI) at a Saudi university. A descriptive correlation survey template was used in the analysis with a total of 48 faculty members. It is noted that, among EFL faculty members in the ELI, 17.5%  of faculty share preferred information with the adopted interpretations through scale ranges: Strongly Agree/ Very High a (4.20-5.00); Agree/ High b (3.40-4.19); Undecided/ Moderate c (2.60-3.39); Disagree/ Low d (1.80-2.59); Strongly Disagree/ Very Low e (1.00-1.79). In the same way, the interpretations of innovative working activity among faculty members are represented. Differences tests have shown the comportments in information exchange are commonly seen in results with gender, higher rank and years of service. This outcome provides a strong image of how interventions can be started to improve the position of ELI as an innovative global participant. It was also unveiled that the faculty expressed variations in their research working conduct through, teaching and years of service. Furthermore, it was noticed that there is a positive consensus among respondents between the conduct of knowledge sharing and innovative working behaviour. For prospective studies, the study ‘s theoretical, realistic and shortcomings are discussed.