The Impact of Innovation in Information Technology and Knowledge Network on Business Performance of Foodstuffs Exporting Companies

Nowadays, business performance is one of those topics that have been highly regarded in recent years by scholars and economic researchers and is undoubtedly the most important Measurement criteria of success in commercial companies. Thus, the aim of this study is investigate the innovation impact on information technology and knowledge network on business performance through talent management as a mediator. The statistical population in this study was the top exporting companies of food industry. Random sampling method and Cochran formula were used for obtaining a sample and standard questionnaire was used for data collection. LISREL software and structural equation modeling was used for data analyzing. The findings show that IT innovation and knowledge network have significant impact on the company through talent management and also they have significantly impact on business performance. While the direct impact of innovation in technology and knowledge network on performance is very low. knowledge networks have a significant positive effect on information technology innovations. With the advancement of innovation in information technology and knowledge networks, as well as the proper management of talents, it can be used to improve business performance and took advantage of its benefits.