Scholarly research shows that in traditional business settings, organizational
innovation and employee performance greatly improve the performance of
universities. Globalization has caused major changes in the environment,
creating many challenges that require new organizational approaches. The
researchers wanted to explore whether this effect could also be found in the
academic sector. Therefore, the main goal of this article was to conduct an
empirical study to examine this issue. The study used a quantitative method,
collecting data through an electronic structured questionnaire. A random
sample of 120 academic staff from private universities in Mogadishu,
Somalia, was selected for the survey. The data was analyzed using SPSS v23
software and SmartPLS 4. The results show a strong positive relationship
between product innovation and both employee and university performance.
Process innovation had a significant impact on university performance but
negatively affected employee performance. Overall, the study found that
employee performance negatively affected the relationship between
organizational innovation and university performance. Despite its
limitations, this study provides valuable insights for scholars, researchers,
and policymakers in academic institutions.