Intellectual capital within the framework of governance and its impact on university performance, a case study of universities in the Sulaymaniyah of Iraq

Abstract - The research aimed to measure and evaluate the impact of intellectual capital and governance on organizational performance for a sample of universities in Sulaymaniyah. Where intellectual capital is considered one of the most important assets of the organization, it also helps in adding a competitive advantage and investing these assets in light of the mechanisms and principles of governance, which is reflected in achieving high levels of performance and providing services with high quality. In order to achieve the objectives of the research and test its hypotheses, the primary and secondary data were relied upon and a questionnaire was designed. The two researchers used the statistical program (SPSS) to analyze the data. During the research, it was found that there is a significant effect of intellectual capital on improving performance and raising the efficiency of organizations through the application of governance rules and the exploitation of intellectual resources and assets. The two researchers also made a set of recommendations, the most important of which is to help teachers overcome weaknesses in their performance and enhance strengths by urging the research organizations to develop the capabilities of teachers and improve their performance through their participation in conferences, scientific seminars, and efficient and distinguished training programs