۱٫ Introduction

۲٫ Research background and hypotheses

۳٫ Theoretical Framework

۴٫ Research methodology

۵٫ Data Analysis

۶٫ Structural Modeling and Results of Hypothesized

۷٫ Discussion

References

The 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.

Introduction

In the literature of strategic management recognizes innovation as a crucial catalyst for companies to create value, maintain competitive advantage in an increasingly complex, and change environment (Madhavan and Grover, 1998; Subramaniam and Youndt, 2005). Companies that have largest innovation be more successful in responding to the complex environments and the development of new capacity allow it to achieve the best performance (Montes et al., 2004; Chen and Huang, 2009). Actually, innovation is very important for companies that are trying to find their place in the market and to ensure survival in the long term (Kamasak & Bulutlar, 2010, p.306). Today, innovation is a key to an organization’s success and sustainable development. However, the innovation process relies heavily on knowledge and how can sharing this knowledge which represents more than data or information simple. Nonaka (1994) claimed that the knowledge creation is a considered as a prerequisite of innovation and competitiveness. Gloet and Terziovski (2004) confirmed Knowledge power is lies in the owned, the underlying implicit values that support the learning process. The previous studies about the knowledge and competencies recognize the value of human resources assets for companies because of the characteristics of a specific company (Collins and Clark, 2003; Wright et al., 2001; Youndt et al., 1996; Lado and Wilson, 1994).