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The purpose of this research is to identify the strategic management factors of financial sponsors in sports and provide a model. The research method is mixed and sequential exploratory. The statistical population in the qualitative section was sports management spicialist, managers and employees sport team in super leagues, also top and board managers, financial and sail managers of large hndustry unit in Kermanshah province, who were sampled by snowball method. In order to collect qualitative data, the researcher reached theoretical saturation by conducting 15 semi-structured interviews. In a small part of all employees of sports federations, based on Morgan's table, 248 people were selected as a statistical sample and sampling was done by simple random sampling. Through the information received from the interviews and coding through the MAXQDA software, the design and construct validity of the questionnaire was confirmed through confirmatory factor analysis. Using AMOS software, the final research model was presented. The results showed that the sponsor's image plays the biggest role in the strategic management of sponsors in sports, and beliefs do not play a role in the strategic management of sponsors, and the factors of participation, attachment, honesty, performance, image, attitude, and knowledge predict 91% of management. Supporters in sports have a strategy.

The purpose of the current research, was to determining model of the employees personal branding in Iranian sport federations. The research method is qualitative (data-based theory) and the statistical population was including experts, experts, experts and professors in the field of this research. For sampling, the snowball sampling method was used to conduct semi-depth interviews. The research tool was an interview that was conducted with 16 people. The validity of the research tool (interview) was examined and confirmed by the interviewees and then the expert professors, and the intra-subject agreement method was used to measure the reliability, and according to this method, the reliability value was equal to 0.89. In order to analyze the data, the data-based theory method was used. The findings of this research showed that determining model of the employees personal branding in Iranian sport federations includes: causal factors (improvement of skills and creativity, ethics and professional behavior and appropriate perspective); contextual factors (culture and atmosphere in the federation and effective communication); Intervening conditions (rules and regulations and human resources management system); Strategies (proper management system and preservation of human resources) and finally consequences (improving the economic and social status of the federation and improving personal status). These categories include 27 concepts and 121 factors or open codes. Based on the findings of this research, we conclude by emphasizing the findings of the research and the identified concepts, macro-policies and effective measures should be taken to improve the quality of life of employees, and also managers with financial and economic support from They provide the conditions for the emergence of genius and individual creativity.

The purpose of this study was to qualitatively study the strategies and consequences of the development of Iran's sports economy. The method of qualitative research was the data theory of the foundation. The statistical population of the present study is experts (professors, experts and experts in economics and sports management) in the field of sports economics. Purposeful sampling and snowball technique were used. The research tool was interview. Which consisted of 14 people. The validity of the research instrument (interview) was checked and confirmed by the interviewees and then the expert professors, and the inter-subject agreement method was used to measure the reliability, according to which the reliability value was equal to 0.90. Foundation data theory method was used to analyze the data. Based on the findings of semi-structured interviews, the strategies and consequences of the development of Iran's sports economy include the categories: management policies, education and research, culture, economic and socio-political. These 5 items include 10 concepts and 44 open source agents. Based on the findings of this study, it is suggested that for the development of sports economics, the categories extracted from this research be focused and strategic plans be formulated in a codified manner based on the opinions of elites and experts in this field.

The purpose of this study was explaining the effect of visionary leadership on innovative behavior experts of the ministry of youth and sports of iran with the mediating role of knowledge sharing. The research method was descriptive survey and it is one type of apply research. The statistical population included all employees the ministry of sports and youth that their number was 400 people through proportional stratified random sampling, and 200 people were selected as statistical sample. For data collection we used to three questionnaires of visionary leadership arias (2007) knowledge sharing de vries, van den hooff, and de ridder (2006), innovative behaviour scott and bruce (1994). For data analyze, we used to structural equation modeling (SEM) and path analysis by the amos24 software. The results showed a significant and positive relationship between visionary leadership with innovative behaviour. Also, the knowledge sharing variable mediating the relationship between visionary leadership and innovative behavior of employees. In sports organizations, visionary leadership is associated with employee innovation; however, this effect is conditional on sharing knowledge. So that the visionary leadership predicts about 0.11 and knowledge sharing about 0.45 of the changes in employee behavioral innovation. Therefore, top managers and leaders of sports organizations should move towards the acquisition of skills and abilities of insight and vision and establish a culture of knowledge sharing among colleagues to cause innovative behavior of employees and achieve the performance of sports organizations.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of absorptive capacity and knowledge sharing on employees innovative behavior in ministry of sports and youth of iran. The research method was descriptive survey and it is one type of apply research. The statistical population included all employees of the ministry of sport and youth that their number was 400 people through proportional stratified random sampling, and 230 people were selected as statistical sample. And the class-experts (formal and contractual) - and managers (department managers, deputies, and group presidents). In order to determine the face and content validity of the questionnaires, the professors and experts in the field of management were used. For data collection we used to three questionnaires of absorptive capacity Zahra and George (2002); Jansen, Van Den Bosch, and Volberda (2005), knowledge sharing de Vries, Van den Hooff, and de Ridder (2006), and innovative behaviour Scott and Bruce (1994). For data analyze, we used to structural equation modeling (SEM) and path analysis by the Amos software version 24. The results of the research showed that there is a direct (positive and significant) relationship between the absorption capacity and knowledge sharing with the innovative behavior. Therefore, it can be concluded that sports organizations, as much as attracting knowledge and exploiting it, and improving knowledge sharing, promote the innovative behavior of employees is. Managers should provide the field for attracting external knowledge and sharing knowledge among employees, it promotes the innovative behavior of staff and improves the performance of sports organizations.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of financial incentives on the decision to participate in physical activity and sports. The research method was descriptive-correlation. The statistical population of the present study included all Iranians aged 15 to 65 years living in the country who had access to the Internet and virtual media of Telegram, WhatsApp and Instagram and were not physically and medically restricted to participate in physical activities. 810 people answered the questionnaires and finally 572 questionnaires were used as the basis for statistical analysis. The required information was collected through a researcher-made questionnaire and its face and content validity was confirmed by experts (9 people). Its reliability was also calculated using Cronbach's alpha test (0.83). The process of distributing and collecting questionnaires has also been through cyberspace. STATA16 software has been used for statistical analysis of variables and estimation of research model parameters. The results showed that offering a discount card or shopping cart, immediate rewards and giving rewards to charity by individuals, had a positive and significant effect on the decision to participate in sports and physical activities. But delayed reward has not had a significant. In general, providing incentives can be a good way to develop and promote physical activity and sports and according to the results obtained in the final section, it is better to provide financial incentives to young people, single people, women and people with low income levels to increase its effectiveness.

The aim of this study was to Relationship between time preferences and risk preferences with behavioral changes in participation in sports and physical activities

The method used in the present study has been a generalized sequential logit model and the maximum straightening method has been used to estimate the coefficients of the parameters of this pattern. The required information has been collected in the form of a questionnaire, that the process of distribution and collection has been through two methods of distribution with the help of cyberspace and face to face. The sample size was calculated based on the estimation obtained from Cochran's formula and finally 373 questionnaires were used as the basis for statistical analysis. STATA(16) software has been used for statistical analysis of variables and estimation of Logit pattern parameters.

The results showed that the economic components of risk preference and time preference have an effect on changing people's behavior to participate in physical activity and with increasing risk and time preference for individuals, increases the likelihood of their presence at higher levels of behavior change (from the Pre-contemplation stage to maintenance).

In general, the present study and its findings can provide a new perspective and approach custodians of the development of physical activities in society to use new tools (components of behavioral economics) to achieve their goals to expand and promote physical activity and achieve health goals in the community.

Social development makes sense alongside concepts such as social acceptance, social prosperity, and quality of life. These dimensions can be improved through the development of sport in the community. Therefore, the present study was conducted to explain the role of sports in the social development of Iran. The research method was mixed (qualitative-quantitative) and was conducted in the field. Qualitative sampling was performed in the form of snowballs, the statistical population of which included academic and executive elites who had educational and research activities in the field of sports sociology. In the quantitative part, a statistical sample of the research was selected in a sufficient number to model structural equations randomly. Based on a theoretical study and interviews with 17 experts, a researcher-made questionnaire was designed and adjusted in the form of 54 questions and 3 main indicators. Structural equation modeling method was used to analyze the findings. Based on the research findings and the results of path analysis, the variable of sports culture has an effect of 0.96 on the development of sports. Also, the variable of sports development by 0.90 can lead to social development. Therefore, it can be concluded that sport has a decisive role in the social development of Iran. According to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that sports and sports activities can have positive social consequences. Therefore, it is suggested that managers pay attention to investing in the sports culcher sector.

This study was conducted with the aim of implementing sports culture through social indicators.

The research method was descriptive-analytical. The statistical population of the study included professors and lecturers of sports sciences, managerial and executive factors related to sports, as well as researchers and analysts in the field of sports development. A sufficient number of research samples were randomly selected to model structural equations (565). Based on the theoretical study and interviews with experts, a researcher-made questionnaire was prepared and its reliability was confirmed using expert opinions and validity factor analysis test and Cronbach's alpha. Structural equation modeling method (using PLS software) was used to analyze the findings.

According to the research findings, global developments are significantly effective on international law. Also, international laws and social trends each affect the country's sports culture by 0.62 and 0.34, respectively.

According to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that social indicators have a significant impact on the promotion of sports culture in the country.

Due to the valuable position of sports in Iranian society, as well as the administrator of the sports community in sports organizations, ethics are expected to be emphasized in these organizations. Thus, the purpose of this study was to design and validate the ethical management questionnaire in the deputy of physical education and health of the general offices of the Education in the western provinces of Iran. This research was a kind of exploratory study with practical purposes. The targeted population consisted of the 10 managers and experts in the Ministry of Education and physical education deputies of the general offices in the west of the country. Purposive and snowball sampling methods were used for determining content validity (n=495) in 2017-2018. Using the Morgan table the size of the sample of 216 individuals was determined. In this study, Excel software for determining CVI and CVR indexes and IBM SPSS Software V.22 were used. According to the results, the value of the CVI in the questionnaire was 0.91, and the reliability of all structures and eventually, all parts of the questionnaire were 0.94 and it was confirmed. Considering that questionnaire obtained from effective variables on the ethical management in the deputy of the physical education and health of Iran’s ministry of education was confirmed. Accordingly, this questionnaire can be used in promoting ethical management in the deputy of the physical education and health of the general offices of the Education of the western provinces of the country.

Adopting new measures taken by policy makers promoting physical activities and exercise in different societies prompted us to assess the effect of behavioral interventions and economics on participation in physical activities.

The present study was correlational. The required information was collected through a researcher-made questionnaire. Its content validity was confirmed by 9 experts. The reliability of the questionnaire was obtained using Cronbach's alpha coefficient in the active individuals’ section of 0.78 and in the inactive individuals’ section of 0.74. The statistical population of the present study included all individuals who were not physically or medically restricted from participating in physical activities; 1659 people answered the questionnaires and finally 1401 questionnaires were the basis of statistical analysis. STATA16 software was used for statistical analysis of variables and estimation of research model parameters.

The results in the inactive section showed that physicians alone as well as physicians prescribing sports, expensive costs and increased working time had a positive and significant effect on the decision to participate in physical activities. In active people, doctor's advice along with increasing sports costs and reducing income had a significant negative effect on the decision to participate in physical activities.

In general, those advocating sports and physical activities for development are advised to pay attention and take into account individual differences in incomes when formulating executive plans.

The present study aimed to determine the mediating role of knowledge management in the relationship between information and communication technology and organizational culture with organizational learning in Iranian sports federations. the research method was correlation descriptive and applied in terms of purpose. The statistical population of the study consisted of all the heads and experts of the country's sports federations in 1398 (N =750), who were selected as the sample by simple random sampling (256 people) according to Morgan table. Data collection tools were the standard questionnaire for Hernandez et al.'s ICT, Lawson Knowledge management Questionnaire (2003), organizational learning (Pham & Swierczek, 2006), organizational culture (Quinn & Cameron, 2011). Structural equation modeling of variance-based approach using PLS software was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the greatest effect was on the impact of organizational culture on knowledge management. Organizational culture had a relatively high impact on organizational learning. The mediating role of knowledge management was confirmed in the relationship between organizational culture and organizational learning, however, it was not confirmed in the relationship between information and communication technology with organizational learning. It is suggested that in Iranian sports federation help to increase and improve organizational learning by promoting information and communication technologies, creating a proper organizational culture and proper knowledge management. Therefore, the federations take a step in the direction of learning growth and become a learning organization and keep up to date with global knowledge.

Today, the movement of education-based universities towards entrepreneurial universities, with the idea of turning theory into practice and commercialization of knowledge, has led to the establishment of Incubator centers and science and technology parks. The aim of this research was to identify barriers to the relationship between the Faculty of physical education and sports of the country with growth centers and science and technology parks. The method of this research was qualitative in terms of data collection and the data were collected through interview and research background, Research community included head of the Faculty and faculty members of the School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences in Iran, Heads of Incubator and entrepreneurship centers at universities that have Faculty of Physical Education college, and other relevant authorities to investigate. Data analysis was conducted through three coding levels of open axial, and selective. The findings showed that the 8 main categories under the heading of structural weakness, normative weakness, weakness of facilities, educational weakness, lack of understanding of entrepreneurial capacities in underestimation of students of sports science, lack of attention to resources of opportunity and weakness Psychosocial attitude of students of sport sciences were identified as barriers to the relationship between science and sports college with The Incubation Centers and science and technology parks. That each of which is subdivided into other subsets. Therefore, it is suggested to the heads of universities and colleges of sport sciences to study these obstacles and plan a strategic plan to solve them in order to witness the flourishing of the ideas and innovations of the students of the field of science Sports and create employment for them, and we can use countless possibilities of this field to meet the needs of the community.

This study aimed to explain the effect of information and communication technology on Intelligencing Iranian sports federations considering the mediating role of knowledge management. The research method was survey descriptive and applied in terms of purpose. The statistical population of the study consisted of all the heads and experts of the country's sports federations in 1398 (N = 750), who were selected as the sample by simple random sampling (256 people) according to the volume. Data collection tools were the standard questionnaire for Hernandez et al.'s ICT, and McCubby’s strategic intelligence questionnaire (2007), emotional intelligence (wang & lo, 2002), environmental intelligence (Agha hoseini, 2001), competitive intelligence, organizational intelligence and stractural intelligence (Rach & Santi) was used to measure various components of organizational intelligence. Structural equation modeling of variance-based approach using PLS software was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the highest effect was on the relationship between knowledge management and intelligent organization. ICT also had a relatively high impact on knowledge management, with moderate-intensity ICT affecting the intelligent organization. Information and communication technology had also a positive and significant effect on the intelligent organization through the mediation of knowledge management. It is suggested that the presidents of sports federations invest more in successful knowledge management in order to create the appropriate infrastructure for information and communication technologies in federations. The knowledge management system should be used as a dynamic learning process in problem solving, strategic planning and decision making in order to make the federations smarter.

The purpose of this research was to analyze the factors influencing the development of Iran's sports industry.

The method of qualitative research was thematic analysis. The statistical population of the study is experts (experts, experts and experts in economics and sports management) in the field of sport economics. Sampling was purposeful. The research tool was interviewed. Which was made up of 14 people. The validity of the research tool (interview) was evaluated by interviewees and then by specialist professors. For internal consistency, reliability was used to measure reliability, with a reliability of 0.83. For analyzing the data, the method of analytic analysis was used.

Based on the findings of the semi-structured interviews, various factors affect the development of the sporting economy. These factors were classified into six main categories. Categories include: sports development, business-economic factors, business activities, legal-supportive requirements, management requirements, and hosting international events. These 6 items include 13 concepts and 45 agents or open source.

Based on the findings of this research, we conclude that for the development of the Iranian sports industry, we should focus on the extraction categories of this research, in which case we can have dynamic economic activity.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of strategic orientation and knowledge absorption capacity on innovation capabilities in the employees of Ministry of Sport and Youth with the mediating the role of strategic flexibility. The research method was descriptive-survey and applied in terms of objectives. The statistical population included all experts of the Ministry of Sport and Youth, and 273 subjects were randomly selected as the sample. For data collection, 4 standard questionnaires: strategic orientation questionnaire by Miles and Snow (1978), knowledge absorption capacity questionnaire by Zahara and George (2002), innovation capability questionnaire by Tsai (2001), and strategic flexibility questionnaire by Shimizu and Hit (2004) were used. After confirming the validity and reliability of the four questionnaires, structural equation modeling (SEM) and path analysis by the LISREL8.70   software were used to analyze data. The results of the structural equation modeling analysis showed that the model had a good fit and all the research paths were approved. The results showed that sport organizations should enhance their innovative capabilities using the collection of valuable information from external sources as well as taking advantage of the reactive ability in the environment in order to properly use the resources, avoid passivity and the ability to compete in the environment.

The purpose of study was designing ethical management pattern in deputy of physical education and health of Iran's ministry of education. It was done in the form of qualitative method and it is of type of Grounded Theory. Data were gathered through 20 interview and studying prerequisites. Statistical population includes managers and assistants of field of PE and heath Iran's ministry of education. Regarding use grounded theory method, sampling was done on the basis of Grounded Theory method in the form of theoretical and after 20 interviews, theoretical saturation was achieved. Data analysis was done through three stages of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. In open coding 58 subcategories were identified that axial and selective coding they were classified in 18 main categories and finally 6 central categories including causal conditions, inferring conditions, contextual conditions, reduced strategies, and consequences. According to research results in causal conditions indices like (Interpersonal features, professional empowerment, ethical characteristics within the organization), in contextual conditions indices like (legal system, foresight), in section of strategies indices like (organizational justice, monitoring and Evaluation system, the driving forces, management changing), in inferring conditions indices like (Individual and organization anti-ethical behaviors, occupational and behavioral barriers) and in section of consequences indices like (governmental and non-govermental factors) were extracted. Therefore, in developing the charter of ethics, organizational managers should involve all stakeholders related to the organizational in this vital issue.

The purpose of this study was the effect of organizational governance on employees innovative behavior in ministry of sports and youth of iran with role modertor trust orgonazition. The research method was descriptive survey and it is one type of apply research. The statistical population included all employees the ministry of sports and youth that their number was 400 people through proportional stratified random sampling, and 230 people were selected as statistical sample. For data collection we used to three questionnaires of innovative behaviour scott and bruce (1994), organizational governance hatamleh (2017), and orgonazition trust paliszkiewicz (2010). For data analyze, we used to structural equation modeling (SEM) and path analysis by the amos24 software. The results of the research showed that there is a positive relationship between organizational governance and innovative behavior. Also, the role of organizational trust moderating variable in the relationship between the dimensions of organizational governance and innovative behavior is confirmed. Therefore, managers of sports organizations, along with the necessary steps to improve organizational governance indicators, should try to make changes in the structure, processes, culture, technology and their strategies, strengthen trust in the organizational space and provide stakeholders with trust in the organization, to cause the updated their employees' innovative behavior.

Background and Purpose:

The organizational performance has become one of the most interesting and attractive topics. This study aimed to investigate the impact of strategic orientation and organizational innovation on the organizational performance of Sports Delegations.

The research method of this paper is the descriptive-correlation type two-variable. The studied population included all employees of the Sports Delegations (N=300), that 230 persons were selected as samples. The data collecting are: strategic orientation Scott J, Organizational innovation Jimenez, and organizational performance Hersey and Goldsmith. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS-22 and LISREL8 / 80 software.

The results of analysis on the structural equation model showed all paths (hypotheses) were confirmed with high confidence. The results of analyses on the structural equation model showed that the highest impact was about the relationship between innovation and organizational performance of staffs and chiefs (0.54). The Strategic orientation also had a strong impact on organizational performance (0.52). This research showed that the strategic orientation of the (0.38) was effective on organizational innovation. strategic orientation through innovation with a coefficient of 0.72 has a significant effect on organizational performance, which is more than its direct effect, and confirms our hypothesis.

It seems that organizations which have a particular strategic orientation are able to precisely identify weakness and strengths of interior and exterior environment of the organization and therefore they enable the employees to show more innovation, and as a result Organizational performance improves in the optimal way and will result in customer satisfaction

The aim of this study was to explain the model of innovative behavior in the employees of Iran sport federations. The study was a descriptive survey and applied in terms of objectives. The statistical population included all employees in Iran sport federations and 250 subjects were selected as the sample by stratified random sampling method. A researcher-made innovative behavior questionnaire was used to collect data. Face validity of this questionnaire was confirmed by experts and professors’ viewpoints and construct validity was confirmed by first order confirmatory factor analysis. Data were analyzed by Kaiser-Mayer-Olkin test, Bartlettchr('39')s test of sphericity, explanatory factor analysis test, VARIMAX rotation technique and confirmatory factor analysis using SPSS23 and LISREL8.70. The results showed that the status of innovative behavior of employees could be categorized in seven components: organizational capacity of innovative behavior, strategy of innovative behavior in organization, innovative behavior limitations, participation in organizational innovation, individual needs in innovative behavior, making new ideas for innovative behavior and advantages and functions of innovative behavior. Based on these findings, it seems that innovative behavior can be expected to be one of the functional and administrative infrastructures and bases for success and effectiveness in sport federations if we focus on the factor of organizational capacity in addition to other dimensions of innovative behavior like individual needs, making new ideas and advantages and functions of innovative behavior.

The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of moral leadership on innovative performance regarding the role of mediator of good governance in sports departments and youth in western Iran. The research method is descriptive-survey and in terms of applied purpose.The statistical population included experts from the Ministry of Sports and Youth of Western Iran (n = 286) who were selected through simple random sampling, and 182 responded to the questionnaires. Three standard questionnaires, the Ethical Leadership of Calhoun et al. (2011), Ahmadi et al. (2017) and Innovative Performance of Huang and Lee (2002) were used. Factor analysis was used to evaluate the validity of the structure of the questionnaire and the structural equation modelling with Lisrel software to present the research model. The findings showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between the variables and the corresponding indices. Also, ethical leadership indirectly and through the mediating variable of good governance influenced innovative performance by 0.69. In other words, the good governance variable was a positive mediator between the variable of moral leadership and innovative performance. The conclusion of the research shows that moral leadership can, with the help of good governance, lead to the strengthening of innovative performance in sports departments and youth in the West.

The Effect of Social Undermining on Employees Innovative Behavior in Ministry of Sports and Youth of Iran with Role Moderetor Trust Orgonazition. Abstract The purpose of this study was the Effect of Social Undermining on Employees Innovative Behavior in Ministry of Sports and Youth of Iran with Role Modertor Trust Orgonazition. The Research Method Was Descriptive Survey and it is one Type of Apply Research. The Statistical Population included all Employees the Ministry of Sports and Youth that their Number Was 400 People through Proportional Stratified Random Sampling, and 230 People Were Selected as Statistical Sample. For Data Collection we Used to three Questionnaires of Innovative Behaviour Scott and Bruce (1994), Social Undermining Duffy and et al (2002), and Orgonazition Trust Paliszkiewicz (2010). For Data Analyze, We Used to Structural Equation Modeling (S E M) and Path Analysis by the AMOS24 Software. The Results Showed a Significant and negative Relationship between Social Undermining with Innovative Behaviour. Also, the role of the organizational trust moderating variable in the relationship between Social Undermining and Innovative Behaviour is confirmed. There fore, it can be concluded that any Increase in organizational trust in the Ministry of Youth and Sports Dicreases the Social Undermining and to updated Causing Innovative employee behavior. Keywords Ministry of Sports and Youth, Colleagues undermining and supervisors,Orgonazition Trust, Innovative Behavior,Structural Equation Modeling.

This research was aimed at explaining the pattern of corruption reduction through ICT, transparency and organizational health. The research method is descriptive-survey and is a practical purpose. The statistical population consisted of all experts in the educational institutions of Iran's public universities. By sampling the total number, 240 individuals were selected as samples. The data collection tool was a questionnaire. Validity and reliability of questionnaires were confirmed. Data were analyzed using LaserLes software using path analysis analysis. The results showed that ICT would reduce corruption. Transparency and organizational health as an intermediary variable also influenced the relationship between information technology and corruption reduction. Therefore, these factors are not only important in terms of improving organizational working conditions and dynamism, but also in terms of increasing accountability, as well as the trust of members of the organization to each other and management of the organization.

The aim of this study was toinvestigate the effect of absorptive capacity and creativity on experts’ innovative behavior in Ministry of Sport and Youth of Iran. The research method was descriptive-survey and applied in terms of aims. The statistical population included all experts of Ministry of Sport and Youth (N=400) and 196 subjects were selected as the statistical sample by proportional stratified random sampling method. For data collection, three standard questionnaires of innovative behavior (Scott and Bruce, 1994), absorptive capacity (Zahra and George, 2002) and (Jansen, Van Den Bosch, and Volberda, 2005), and creativity (Randsip, 1998) were used. For data analysis, structural equation modeling (SEM) and path analysis by the LISREL8.70 software were used. The results showed a significant and positive relationship between absorptive capacity and creativity and innovative behavior. Therefore, it can be concluded that managers of sport organizations should assess and develop sharing of knowledge, creativity and providing opportunities to access external knowledge, internal communications among employees and the ability of employees to discover and exploit knowledge which triggers innovative behaviors and improves the performance of sport organizations.