مجله مطالعات مدیریت ورزشی
پیاپی 80 (مهر و آبان 1402)

The purpose of this study was to developing an interpretive structural model for the development of traditional sports and indigenous and local games. With regard to the main purpose, the research method was qualitative. The statistical population of this study includes experts in sport management and traditional sports. Using targeted sampling and theoretical saturation techniques, key informants (including 14 experts) selected to identify the framework of the model and by semi-structured interviews (with focus groups), the components and factors for development of traditional sports and indigenous and local games were identified. Then interpretive structural modeling was also used as one of the consensus methods. The results showed that 42 concept codes in the form of 8 categories are effective on the development of traditional sports and indigenous and local games. Also, by interpretive structural analysis, it was found that the development model of traditional sports and indigenous and local games consists of seven levels, which are in the first level, Holding competitions and infrastructure factors, and factors of organizational cooperation, management, manpower, Education, media and financial resources were ranked second to seventh, respectively. Therefore, it is suggested that the identified indicators based on the research model be considered by the country's sports officials to develop traditional sports and indigenous and local games in the country.

 The present study was conducted with the purpose of designing an interpretive structural model of Succession in sports and youth departments. The research method was exploratory mixed. In the qualitative part of the research, from the study of related research literature, semi-structured interviews with 8 experts in the field of sports human resources in sports and oriented content analysis 70 conceptual codes were extracted; then the codes were classified into 15 categories and 4 main themes (including organizational, individual, process and extra-organizational factors) and a questionnaire was developed. In the quantitative part, the researcher-made questionnaire was distributed among 17 managers and employees of the sport and youth departments and 15 complete questionnaires were collected and analyzed using interpretive structural modeling method. The results showed that the indicators of "task requirements and organizational incentives for succession" and "talent identification system and database of talented individuals in the organization" as important and influential factors on succession in sports organizations are the ones that have the greatest impact on other indicators, and the factors of "organizational justice", "performance evaluation system" and " Commitment and support of senior managers" had the most dependence. Succession plans should be designed to the needs of each organization and since designing and implementing a succession system in any organization is a complex and time-consuming task and requires constant attention and sufficient resources, so organizations should be to spend considerable resources and time on this important matter.

The present study was designed and conducted with the aim of phenomenological analysis of the factors affecting the success of the export of Iranian sports goods. The present study was one of the qualitative researches that was conducted in the field. The qualitative method used in the present study was phenomenological. Participants in the present study included individuals who were active in the field of sporting goods exports. Participants in this study were sampled using purposive sampling and homogeneous sampling selection approach and at the same time with maximum diversity. This issue was formed until the theoretical saturation was reached. Finally, 13 interviews were conducted in this regard. The data collection tool in the present study was a semi-structured interview. In order to analyze the data, thematic analysis was used. The results showed that there are 6 main themes and 32 sub-themes. According to the results of the present study, the factors affecting the success of the export of Iranian sports goods in 6 sectors, including human, economic, commercial, technical, legal and financial aspects were identified. In other words, paying attention to the identified factors can provide the basis for the success of the export of Iranian sports goods.

Often, organizations, managers and employees tend to be accountable only in cases where they have problems, this has added to the problems of the organization, especially sports organizations, so the purpose of this study is to understand the consequences of managers' accountability in Sports organizations use grounded theory. The method of this qualitative research is the data theory of the foundation and the approach was the systematic approach of Strauss and Corbin. The participants in the research were scientific and executive experts of sports in the country, and 12 of them were interviewed in depth through snowball sampling method based on theoretical saturation. Three overlapping processes of open coding, axial coding and selective coding were used to analyze the data. Findings can be followed under the influence of causal, contextual and interventionist conditions of accountability from both administrative and non-administrative aspects. In contrast, macro-level and micro-level strategies are considered, which result in transparency and ambiguity, performance improvement, increased trust, persuasion, prevention of misuse and waste of resources, increased empathy. , Empowering managers and the effectiveness of actions emerge.

Exercise as an influential factor on various aspects of human life has been studied in many research and its positive effects have been emphasized. Poverty means low income and other deprivations examined from various aspects related to sports for the needy. The Relief Foundation is known as one of the custodians of the fight against poverty and support for the needy in the country, and even in the field of sports, it has issued instructions that are often general and less operational. The present study was done with the aim to Identify the dimensions of the SOAR Strategic Model in clients' sports of the Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and presentation of strategies. Based on qualitative research methods and applied exploration target is to collect data from semi structured interviews and documents were used upstream Foundation, The Participants consisted of athletic managers in the support, cultural, financial and research sections of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation; and Participants were selected purposefully by snowball method. For analyzing the data the SOAR strategic model was used. 15 strengths, 9 Opportunities, 13 Aspirations and 12 Results were identified and prioritized and Finally, 8 Strategy Was compiled. The results showed that attention to macro-planning and allocation of special funds for client’s sports was more emphasized.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the modernization strategies of sports businesses in the post-COVID-19 era. This research was conducted qualitatively. The statistical population of this research was the members of the faculty of sports management with a specialized field of marketing, experts in sports professions as well as the managers of sports clubs. To achieve the set goal, a qualitative study using in-depth interviews with elites was used. The interviews continued in a targeted manner and in the form of snowballs, and finally, 15 people were interviewed. Finally, the data obtained from the interviews were analyzed by contextual analysis. To confirm the validity and reliability in this study using the concept of reliability and its various elements, various strategies such as review at the time of coding, verification of results by referring to the topics, and approval of research colleagues were used and validity and reliability were confirmed. 33 final strategies were identified, which were classified into 8 categories, and in the last stage, three themes of content-oriented, process-oriented, and external strategies were selected. As a result, in the current economic situation of the country, when examining the cause of declining profitability and financial losses of sports businesses, both the general economic conditions of the country and specific internal factors of industry or poor internal management should be considered as additional stimuli. Therefore, sports businesses can prevent bankruptcy and business development with their unique strategy.

The aim of this research was developing a quality model for performance evaluation in the Bowling, Billiards and Bowls Sports Federation. In this research, Delphi method was used which in the first stage - with qualitative and inductive approach - the data obtained from in-depth interviews with organizational and external experts (11 person) were analyzed using MAXQDA software and thematic analysis method. It led to the drawing and networking of endowment organization performance management themes (441 codes and 26 themes). In the second step - with a quantitative approach - the interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach was used to structure the experts' views which is one of the soft operational research techniques. As a result, the final conceptual model was drawn by classifying themes from the first stage and exploring the relationships between them. The research findings include eight basic themes that determine performance: Leadership and management, Relationships, Membership, Financial management, Standardization, Positive image, Maintaining the value of sports in the community, and Staff training and skills. Also, 3 themes were identified as performance results, which included the three components of educational activities, internal and external competitions, and changes in the rules for establishing clubs. These 11 components are the components of the final research model. Finally, based on the components in the final model, practical suggestions such as the use of performance reports by managers, establishing manager relations with other federations and how to satisfy customers and employees were presented to managers.

The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the factors (internal and external) affecting the ecosystem of corruption in sports, so by identifying these factors, competitive corruption is analyzed. The research population is 23 university professors who have a history of research and study in the field of corruption. Based on the literature review and research background, 11 indicators were identified and extracted in 4 main dimensions: a) Contemporary Sports Characteristics. b) Governance. c) Extrapartial Levels. d) Consequence. To analyze the data, the combined method of fuzzy multi-criteria decision theory including ANP based on DEMATEL was used. The results showed that the “Consequence” index and “Extrapartial Levels” were the most effective factors, as well as the indicators of the “Contemporary Sports Characteristics” and “Governance”, were recognized as the most Impressive factors. The results of factor prioritization showed that the main indicators of Governance have the highest final weight. Although the Consequence in the corruption cycle is the last stage of this phenomenon, but in the effectiveness cycle, as the first and most effective indicator, it affects other criteria, because as the primary stimuli, the possibility of perceiving the risks associated with participation. It also explains the profit and loss conditions of corrupt activities. By adapting the system of crime and punishment, increasing financial crimes and severe disciplinary sanctions of corrupt people, severe restrictions on pardoning corrupt officials and preventing their re-entry, and establishment of monitoring systems can play an effective role in reducing sports corruption.

The purpose of this study is was to develop a crisis management model in sports venues based on the decision support system. In terms of nature, this research was one of the exploratory-fundamental researches that was done using the qualitative approach and the strategy of Strauss and Corbin. University faculty members, directors of sports federations and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, as well as sports experts, formed the statistical community of the study. 21 of them were selected as sample members using purposive sampling method. In this study, two methods were used to collect data: library (review of books, articles, dissertations, official documents and reports, etc.) and field (interview with members of the research sample). Data analysis based on foundation data theory. Data analysis was performed based on the data theory of the foundation and in three steps including open coding, axial coding and selective coding step using software. Based on the research findings, the following cases were identified: Causal conditions include (changing environment, increasing national and international crises,...). Underlying conditions include (improving human resource skills, having a strategic,…), Interfering factors include (structural weaknesses, weaknesses in sectoral and equipment problems,…), Pivotal phenomena include (use of DSS in crisis management, development of crisis management model in sports organizations), Strategies (Development of a strategic model of crisis management, regular and continuous evaluation of the system, crisis management,…) & Consequences include (conservation of resources and infrastructure, faster response of the organization to the crisis,…).

The purpose of this study was to design a model for the development of digital sports diplomacy in the country. This research was a component of applied research in terms of purpose and a combination of qualitative and quantitative (mixed) research in terms of implementation method. The statistical population of this study, according to the type of research in which it is about sports diplomacy, includes all experts in the field of sports diplomacy and international relations; Faculty members of sports management in the country; He was in charge of the international relations of the federations. Data analysis method in the qualitative part using the foundation data theory and Glaser approach and in the quantitative part to confirm the conceptual model arising from the foundation data theory of structural equation modeling using Smart PLS software شد. The findings showed that there are a total of 6 factors for the development of digital sports diplomacy in the country, including "needs building", "capacity building", "structuring", "branding", "planning" and "development policies". "ای". Also, the results of structural equation modeling indicated the fit of the research model and all paths were positive and significant. In a general conclusion, it should be acknowledged that in order to develop digital sports diplomacy as much as possible, executive structures should be created in the digital tools development program and policies should be made in this regard, to meet the needs of people in this branch of sports diplomacy.

The design of the store environment is one of the factor effecting in attracting and purchasing decision of customers. The purpose of the this study was to identify and level the factors effecting the promotion of the attractiveness of store environment of sports brans. In terms of nature and purpose the present research is applied research, in terme of analytical , descriptive and exploratory which was implemented in the field. The statistical population included university experts in the field of marketing, decoration specialists, interior designers and architects of store environments and loyal customers of sports stores in Mashhad. The sampling method was purposeful and all of 14 interviews and matrix questionnaires were completed until theoretical data saturation. Thematic analysis method was used to analyze the data, and interpretive structural modeling was used to leveling the identified factors. The findings of the research showed that there are 49 items in 9 concepts and 3 general categories of environmental, social and aesthetic factors in the attractiveness of sports brands’ store environment. The leveling the ptomotion of the attractiveness of store environment of sports brans showed that these aspects are in 5 levels. In general conclusion, it should be mentioned that sports stores should use durable competitive advantages in the stores' long-term plans, so that the possibility of copying is reduced by competitors to they can promotion of the attractiveness of store envitonment of sports brands

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between organizational health with Performance of employees of the Ministry of Sport and Youth. The statistical population of the study was all experts working in the Ministry of Sports and Youth; they hold at least an associate degree and were 400 people. The sample size was estimated 200 according to the Morgan table. The sampling method was randomized stratification. The research method is correlation functional. OHI Hoy et al (1998) Organizational Health Questionnaire and self-performance Questionnairewith 0.88 and .91 Cronbach's alpha coefficient were used for the data collection. face and content validity of the questionnaires was confirmed with 15 cases of teachers. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential tests such as Kolmogorov-Smirnov, Spearman correlation coefficients, ratio test (binomial), Structural Equation. The results showed that: status of Organizational health and performance of staff is appropriate, there is significant relationship between dimensions of organizational health and organizational health and performance of the staff , based on structural equation, Academic emphasis and support resources have the greatest impact on Performance.