Organizational Intelligence of Academic Leaders at Taif and Middle East Universities, from Faculty Members’ Perspective

Abstract

This study aims at identifying the degree of organizational intelligence of academic leaders at Taif (KSA) and the Middle East (Jordan) Universities from faculty members’ perspectives. Also, to reveal the differences level of faculty members perspectives according to differences among variables (University, faculty, academic rank and years of experience).In order to achieve the study’s objectives, a questionnaire has been developed. It consists of 49 items to be distributed over the study’s sample of 449 participants. Questionnaire validity and consistency have been verified.The study results revealed that total degree of organizational intelligence practice by academic leaders at the Taif and Middle East Universities was- medium- with means of 2.94. There are no statistically significant differences at a 0.05 due to study’s variable.Based upon results, the study recommends that, clarifying both universities strategic vision, conduct environmental survey so as to determine the key trends, opportunities and threats.

Keywords: Organizational Intelligence, Academic leaders, Taif University, Middle East University, Faculty Members.