The Mediating Role of Knowledge Sharing on Relationship between IT Capability and IT Support as Predictors of Innovation Performance: An Empirical Study on Mobile Companies in Iraq

AbstractThe purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between the IT capability and IT Support to predict Innovation performance via the mediating role of knowledge sharing as a vital matter in mobile communication companies in Iraq. The suggested model was designed of IT capability and IT Support as an independent variables, while Innovation performance as a dependent variable. To determine IT capability and IT support on Innovation performance and may asked of the employees in these companies for questionnaire responses. Population was consisted of four mobile communication companies in Iraq and participants 276 employees were selected. Based on a number of relevant measures of research topic, the hypotheses have been prepared. The data were analyzed statistically using structural equation model (SEM) and factor analysis to extract results. The regression analysis results indicate to a positive and statistically significant association between IT capability and IT Support on Innovation performance. Based on this, the researcher recommends the staffs to encourage the use of IT support for expand knowledge and promote innovation performance in these companies