Effect of intellectual capital on organizational resilience in Faculty of Management Sciences of Bauchi State University

Abstract

This study sought to establish the effect of Intellectual Capital on Organizational Resilience in the Faculty of Management Sciences, Bauchi State University. The study used a cross sectional design. The population of the study was the academic staff of the departments of Accounting, Business Administration and public Administration all in the faculty of Management Sciences, Bauchi State University, Bauchi State totalling 40. The study adopted census due to the small size of the population. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used for data descriptions and hypotheses testing respectively. The results from the
analysis confirmed that Intellectual Capital significantly affects Organizational Resilience in the Faculty of Management Sciences, Bauchi State University. The study concluded that Intellectual Capital has significant influence on Organizational Resilience (anticipation capability, dynamic capability and innovative capability). Therefore, the study recommended that, given the existing challenges and adversities, intellectual capital and resilience can play a crucial role in enhancing Bauchi State University’s performance. Accordingly, administrators ought to understand the association between Intellectual Capital and resilience since they can influence all aspects of the institution to improve on performance of staff and students. This can be achieved by improving employee skills and abilities through training, implementing flexible strategies, and creating a supportive organizational culture that allows for cooperation.