The Influence of Knowledge Hiding on University Innovation and Employee Performance: The Private Universities in Mogadishu

The primary objective of this study paper is to examine the concealed aspects of knowledge possessed by academic personnel and their correlation with employee performance and dimensions of innovation. The researchers employed a quantitative research methodology, conducting a field study on private universities in Mogadishu. The study included a sample size of 120 academic staff members. The researchers used various statistical tests, including measurement and structured models, in their study. The results of this study indicate that the two categories of knowledge concealment have a negative impact on employee performance and innovation dimensions, whereas evasive knowledge concealment improves employee performance and process innovation. The present research paper provides a significant contribution to the extant literature on knowledge management, specifically in the area of knowledge hiding. It focuses on the behavior of coworkers in academic settings and explores how they respond to explicit demands. The study sheds light on important aspects within academia and offers insights that are relevant to the academic community.