INFORMATION SHARING STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC STAFF IN THE SOUTH-WEST OF NIGERIA

Abstract

The academic environment in Nigeria, particularly within the South-West region, is undergoing significant transformations driven by technological advancements, globalization, and the increasing demand for high-quality education. In this dynamic environment, the performance of academic staff plays a critical role in the overall success of universities. Despite the importance of information sharing, there is a notable gap in understanding how this strategy influences the performance of Nigerian universities, particularly within the context of the South-West region. Therefore, this study examines information sharing strategy and performance of academic staff in universities within the South-West region of Nigeria. 982 sample was drawn from a total population of 12,844 academic staff members of Public Universities in the South-West, Nigeria, using stratified random sampling method. The data were analysed using multiple regression analysis. Findings indicated that constructs of information sharing have positive and significant effect on academic staff performance, with particular reference to research productivity. The findings provide valuable insights for university management and policymakers seeking to enhance information sharing processes in order to improve the performance of academic staff.