Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Studying the challenges in Iran athletics competition sport management Studying the challenges in Iran athletics competition sport management 13 34 444 FA Mohammad Javadipour Journal Article 2015 03 15 The title of this research is "Studying the challenges in Iran athletics competition sport management." The research methods are descriptive and analytic and it was conducted as a field research. The population of the research includes: The staff managers of Ministry of Youth & Sport s and different sport federations' managers (president, vice-president, secretary general) who are about 180 people. Based on Morgan Table 84 people were selected as the sample by using random sampling method. The data collection tools are interview and questionnaire, so 20 managers and experts in athletics competition sport field were selected by snowball sampling technique and they were interviewed as in exploratory researches .Then analyzing their ideas and views and using the theoretical foundations and previous researches ,the principal axis and components were extracted. The research findings showed the following items as the most challenges in Iran athletics competition sport management: The lack of a strategic plan, Vague and unclear policies and orientations, Unsuitable human resources, Rapid change and transition among managers, Not paying enough attention to control and evaluation, Depending just on governmental financial resources and not taking advantage of the private sector investment supports, Improper allocation of funds in various sectors, Uncoordinated and parallel rules, Inappropriate structure and chart of Sport Organization and The System of Finding talents and Athletics Sport Process , The lack of a tactical, medium-term program and action plan. The title of this research is "Studying the challenges in Iran athletics competition sport management." The research methods are descriptive and analytic and it was conducted as a field research. The population of the research includes: The staff managers of Ministry of Youth & Sport s and different sport federations' managers (president, vice-president, secretary general) who are about 180 people. Based on Morgan Table 84 people were selected as the sample by using random sampling method. The data collection tools are interview and questionnaire, so 20 managers and experts in athletics competition sport field were selected by snowball sampling technique and they were interviewed as in exploratory researches .Then analyzing their ideas and views and using the theoretical foundations and previous researches ,the principal axis and components were extracted. The research findings showed the following items as the most challenges in Iran athletics competition sport management: The lack of a strategic plan, Vague and unclear policies and orientations, Unsuitable human resources, Rapid change and transition among managers, Not paying enough attention to control and evaluation, Depending just on governmental financial resources and not taking advantage of the private sector investment supports, Improper allocation of funds in various sectors, Uncoordinated and parallel rules, Inappropriate structure and chart of Sport Organization and The System of Finding talents and Athletics Sport Process , The lack of a tactical, medium-term program and action plan.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 08 21 The influence of advertising appeal on future intention and consumer’s attitude toward advertisement in sport service The influence of advertising appeal on future intention and consumer’s attitude toward advertisement in sport service 35 54 445 FA Mohsen Behnam Mahmoud Godarzi Mehrzad Hamidi Journal Article 2015 04 06 The purpose of this research was to investigate the influence of advertising appeal on future intention and consumer’s attitude toward advertisement in sport service. Research method was the 3×2 between subjects quasi-experiment factorial design. The statistical population consisted of physical education and Non-physical education students at Tehran of university which statistical sample 440 subjects were selected. The results indicated that a main effect of the advertising appeal on future intention in subjects who have observed an affective appeal is more than subjects who have observed a cognitive appeal. Moreover, the results indicated that a main effect of the advertising appeal on attitude toward advertisement in subjects who have observed an affective appeal is no difference than subjects who have observed a cognitive appeal. The purpose of this research was to investigate the influence of advertising appeal on future intention and consumer’s attitude toward advertisement in sport service. Research method was the 3×2 between subjects quasi-experiment factorial design. The statistical population consisted of physical education and Non-physical education students at Tehran of university which statistical sample 440 subjects were selected. The results indicated that a main effect of the advertising appeal on future intention in subjects who have observed an affective appeal is more than subjects who have observed a cognitive appeal. Moreover, the results indicated that a main effect of the advertising appeal on attitude toward advertisement in subjects who have observed an affective appeal is no difference than subjects who have observed a cognitive appeal.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Identify of Strategic Alliances in Development Sport Tourism in Northern Provinces of Iran Identify of Strategic Alliances in Development Sport Tourism in Northern Provinces of Iran 55 70 446 FA Bahman Shahriary Mehr Ali Hemmati Nezhad 0000-0001-6999-9797 Esmael Malek Akhlagh Journal Article 2015 03 22 The purpose of this study was Identify of Strategic alliances in developing sport tourism in Iranian Northern provinces (Mazandaran,Golestan and Guilan). Therefore 118 subjects (20sport management experts, 98 Chairman, assistants and experts of universities, administrations of physical education, cultural heritage and municipalities of three provinces) were selected as the sample. Findings showed that the alliance of knowledge management, investment union, R & D alliance, alliance of management, the structural alliance, respectively have the most importance in developing sport tourism. Totally, making of the Strategic alliances in developing sport tourism, Specially in areas which are vigorous in natural tourist attractions, is important and it shows necessity of special attention to this matter. The purpose of this study was Identify of Strategic alliances in developing sport tourism in Iranian Northern provinces (Mazandaran,Golestan and Guilan). Therefore 118 subjects (20sport management experts, 98 Chairman, assistants and experts of universities, administrations of physical education, cultural heritage and municipalities of three provinces) were selected as the sample. Findings showed that the alliance of knowledge management, investment union, R & D alliance, alliance of management, the structural alliance, respectively have the most importance in developing sport tourism. Totally, making of the Strategic alliances in developing sport tourism, Specially in areas which are vigorous in natural tourist attractions, is important and it shows necessity of special attention to this matter.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Organization Learning in the Sport Clubs Based on ISO 9000 Organization Learning in the Sport Clubs Based on ISO 9000 71 84 447 FA Zahra Noori Mohammad SoltanHoseini 0000-0003-2803-8265 Masoud Naderian Jahromi 0000-0002-1931-059X Journal Article 2015 03 14 The purpose of this research is to compare organization learning in the sport clubs of Isfahan based on ISO 9000. The research method is field-descriptive survey. The research population includes all employees of four Isfahan Sports Clubs - Sepahan, Zob Ahan (having ISO 9000 standard license) and Foolad Mahan, Giti Pasand (not having ISO 9000 standard license) - and the total number. Statistical sample included 159 people. Results showed that there is a significant difference between organizational learning in sports clubs with ISO 9000 and those without ISO 9000. Organizational learning in a sports club with ISO 9000 is more than sports clubs without it. The results indicate that the sport clubs with ISO 9000 pay more attention to issues of learning and supporting new and innovative thinking. The purpose of this research is to compare organization learning in the sport clubs of Isfahan based on ISO 9000. The research method is field-descriptive survey. The research population includes all employees of four Isfahan Sports Clubs - Sepahan, Zob Ahan (having ISO 9000 standard license) and Foolad Mahan, Giti Pasand (not having ISO 9000 standard license) - and the total number. Statistical sample included 159 people. Results showed that there is a significant difference between organizational learning in sports clubs with ISO 9000 and those without ISO 9000. Organizational learning in a sports club with ISO 9000 is more than sports clubs without it. The results indicate that the sport clubs with ISO 9000 pay more attention to issues of learning and supporting new and innovative thinking.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Evaluate the position of cybernetic model in Iranian sport and youth departments Evaluate the position of cybernetic model in Iranian sport and youth departments 85 104 448 FA Ebrahim Deldar Azita Shahpar Tawfigh Ebrahim Alidust Ghahfarokhi 0000-0002-8909-7122 Journal Article 2015 04 04 The purpose of this study was to evaluate the position of cybernetic model in Iranian sport and youth departments. The method of research was descriptive and all of the staffs of sport and youth departments in selected province of Iran (Qom, Alborz, North Khorasan, Hamedan, West Azarbayjan) was choose as research sample (n=92). Questionnaire (Validity was confirmed, α= 0.89) was used for Data collection. The analyzing of data was done by one sample t test (P0/05). The results showed that, the cybernetic model has average position in selected Iranian sport and youth departments. By applying cybernetic model, efficiency and effectiveness of organizations will improve and employees will participate in organizations objectives. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the position of cybernetic model in Iranian sport and youth departments. The method of research was descriptive and all of the staffs of sport and youth departments in selected province of Iran (Qom, Alborz, North Khorasan, Hamedan, West Azarbayjan) was choose as research sample (n=92). Questionnaire (Validity was confirmed, α= 0.89) was used for Data collection. The analyzing of data was done by one sample t test (P0/05). The results showed that, the cybernetic model has average position in selected Iranian sport and youth departments. By applying cybernetic model, efficiency and effectiveness of organizations will improve and employees will participate in organizations objectives.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Study of Home Advantage on Host Countries Performance Study of Home Advantage on Host Countries Performance 105 120 449 FA Bahman Asgari MSc Degree, Kharazmi University Hossein Eydi 0000-0002-6039-7826 Ali Ziaei Journal Article 2015 03 21 The purpose of this research is study the effect home advantage on host countries at multisport continental games. Population was all of the host countries at multisport continental games. Performance of all the host countries at this events (42 countries), selected as sample. Results showed that there is significant difference between the relative share of total medals and gold medals by host countries in terms of hosting and non-hosting (relative share of total medals and gold medals in the before and after periods of hosting period) at all three of multisport continental games. The purpose of this research is study the effect home advantage on host countries at multisport continental games. Population was all of the host countries at multisport continental games. Performance of all the host countries at this events (42 countries), selected as sample. Results showed that there is significant difference between the relative share of total medals and gold medals by host countries in terms of hosting and non-hosting (relative share of total medals and gold medals in the before and after periods of hosting period) at all three of multisport continental games.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 The investigation of the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and organizational climate and the moderating role of demographic variables The investigation of the relationship between organizational citizenship behavior and organizational climate and the moderating role of demographic variables 121 138 454 FA Seyed Morteza Azimzadeh Mohammad Moradi Mohammad Mehdi Asghari Journal Article 2015 09 23 The purpose of this study was determining the relationship between Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and Organization Climate (OC) in a sample of sport experts working in sport organization of Tehran’s Municipality. The method of the research was corelational. Statistical sample was equal with statistical population (90 N), but only 83% of them were analyzed. The results indicate that there was a significant relationship between OCB, and OC and its dimensions. The analysis of the data through regression show that OC was a significant predictor of OCB, accounting for 28% of the variance and among OC variables, both “Goal obviousness” and “Consent of reward” were significant predictor of OCB, accounting for 31% of the variance. Also, no significant relationship between OCB & mediator variables (age, gender & tenure) is observed (p> .05). It can be concluded that in this organization, generating an appropriate climate can be influential in OCB. Spatially, having acceptable goals and fairly salary system can be useful for flourishing OCBs. The purpose of this study was determining the relationship between Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and Organization Climate (OC) in a sample of sport experts working in sport organization of Tehran’s Municipality. The method of the research was corelational. Statistical sample was equal with statistical population (90 N), but only 83% of them were analyzed. The results indicate that there was a significant relationship between OCB, and OC and its dimensions. The analysis of the data through regression show that OC was a significant predictor of OCB, accounting for 28% of the variance and among OC variables, both “Goal obviousness” and “Consent of reward” were significant predictor of OCB, accounting for 31% of the variance. Also, no significant relationship between OCB & mediator variables (age, gender & tenure) is observed (p> .05). It can be concluded that in this organization, generating an appropriate climate can be influential in OCB. Spatially, having acceptable goals and fairly salary system can be useful for flourishing OCBs.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 The Relationship between Organizational Structure and Entrepreneurships of managers in I.R.I physical education organizations The Relationship between Organizational Structure and Entrepreneurships of managers in I.R.I physical education organizations 139 152 450 FA ُafura Niknahad Seyed Emad Hosseini Seyed Mohamad Hossin Razavi Journal Article 2015 03 24 The purposive of this study is investigating the relationship between organizational structure and entrepreneurship of managers of physical organizations in Iran. This study has an applicative object, seurvey method was chosen and information gathered through field method. Specific population was all managers of physical organizations in Islamic republic of Iran. Specific sample is conforming to specific population. This study used 2 types of questionnaires: one for organizational structure and another for entrepreneurship, which their reliability was estimated by 12 professors of physical science and estimated by Alpha Cronbach’s method. (R-71% organizational structure, r-83% entrepreneurship characteristics). Needed information was gathered personally from managers and we use descriptive method to analyze results. Outcome shows that there is a significant relation between organizational entrepreneurship and work experience organizational formality, there is no relation between organizational entrepreneurship and age, education background, organizational complication and focus. The purposive of this study is investigating the relationship between organizational structure and entrepreneurship of managers of physical organizations in Iran. This study has an applicative object, seurvey method was chosen and information gathered through field method. Specific population was all managers of physical organizations in Islamic republic of Iran. Specific sample is conforming to specific population. This study used 2 types of questionnaires: one for organizational structure and another for entrepreneurship, which their reliability was estimated by 12 professors of physical science and estimated by Alpha Cronbach’s method. (R-71% organizational structure, r-83% entrepreneurship characteristics). Needed information was gathered personally from managers and we use descriptive method to analyze results. Outcome shows that there is a significant relation between organizational entrepreneurship and work experience organizational formality, there is no relation between organizational entrepreneurship and age, education background, organizational complication and focus.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Commitment, coaching behavior, motivational climate and needs in female athletes Commitment, coaching behavior, motivational climate and needs in female athletes 153 168 451 FA Mohammad Jahangiri Soheyla Shahbazi Akram Ghobadi 0000-0002-4728-478X Journal Article 2015 04 16 The purpose of this study was to investigation of relationship between sport commitment, coaching behavior, motivational climate, and basic psychological needs among adolescent female athletes. The study population consisted of female athletes who regularly participated in various sports. For this purpose, 373 athletes selected as sampling group. Results indicated that mastery climate was significantly correlated with autonomy-supportive coaching behaviors and basic psychological need satisfaction. Autonomy supportive coaching behaviors were also significantly correlated with basic psychological needs satisfaction. Mastery climates were predicted by autonomy-supportive coaching. Psychological need satisfaction was predicted by Mastery climate. Sport commitment was predicted by psychological need satisfaction. These results supported from conceptual framework of Coatsworth and Conroy. Based on these results, coaches should foster basic need satisfaction through the use of autonomy- supportive coaching behaviors and mastery climates, in turn, leads to continued sport participation. The purpose of this study was to investigation of relationship between sport commitment, coaching behavior, motivational climate, and basic psychological needs among adolescent female athletes. The study population consisted of female athletes who regularly participated in various sports. For this purpose, 373 athletes selected as sampling group. Results indicated that mastery climate was significantly correlated with autonomy-supportive coaching behaviors and basic psychological need satisfaction. Autonomy supportive coaching behaviors were also significantly correlated with basic psychological needs satisfaction. Mastery climates were predicted by autonomy-supportive coaching. Psychological need satisfaction was predicted by Mastery climate. Sport commitment was predicted by psychological need satisfaction. These results supported from conceptual framework of Coatsworth and Conroy. Based on these results, coaches should foster basic need satisfaction through the use of autonomy- supportive coaching behaviors and mastery climates, in turn, leads to continued sport participation.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Standardization of Wood Job Satisfaction Questionnaire in Sport Federations Standardization of Wood Job Satisfaction Questionnaire in Sport Federations 169 184 452 FA Amir Ghanbar Pour Hossein Pour Soltani Zarandi Mohammad Khabiri Journal Article 2015 02 02 In this study, attempted to validity and reliability of Wood (1986) job satisfaction questionnaire be examined. Statistical population of the study was total of sport federations (46 sport federations), that have 703 expert. And sample population composed of 210experts. The Result of Principal ComponentsAnalysis was leads toExtraction of 4 factors, Satisfaction from information, Satisfaction from variety, Satisfaction from closure, and Satisfaction from pay that in sum explained %60.37 of total variance of instrument. Results from confirmatory factor analysis indicatethat the model of job satisfaction questionnaire has a good fitness, and 4 factors approved. Cronbach's alpha indicatesthat job satisfaction questionnaire has an appropriate reliability. Respect to verification of Psychometric properties of gob satisfaction instrument, and identifies the factors of it used to factor analysis, it can be stated research tool, isgood instrument to measure job satisfaction in the sports federation. In this study, attempted to validity and reliability of Wood (1986) job satisfaction questionnaire be examined. Statistical population of the study was total of sport federations (46 sport federations), that have 703 expert. And sample population composed of 210experts. The Result of Principal ComponentsAnalysis was leads toExtraction of 4 factors, Satisfaction from information, Satisfaction from variety, Satisfaction from closure, and Satisfaction from pay that in sum explained %60.37 of total variance of instrument. Results from confirmatory factor analysis indicatethat the model of job satisfaction questionnaire has a good fitness, and 4 factors approved. Cronbach's alpha indicatesthat job satisfaction questionnaire has an appropriate reliability. Respect to verification of Psychometric properties of gob satisfaction instrument, and identifies the factors of it used to factor analysis, it can be stated research tool, isgood instrument to measure job satisfaction in the sports federation.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 The relationship between cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness of sport managers The relationship between cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness of sport managers 185 202 453 FA Maryam Mokhtari Dinani Alzahra university 0000-0003-0621-2760 Hashem Kozechian Tarbiat Modares University Abbas Nazarian Madavani Shahid Rajaei Teacher Training University 0000-0003-1219-5389 Journal Article 2015 03 16 Studies have shown that it essential for resolving of challenges of organizations, to have efficacy and effectiveness leadership and management. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness of sport managers. The Statistical popularly of this research was all managers of Sport and Young's Ministry , National Olympic committee, National Paralympics committee, National Olympic Academy, and Sport Federations (N=331). Base on Morgan table, 180 people were selected to this research. Saberi (1388) Leadership effectiveness questionnaire and Van Dyne and Ang Four Factor cultural intelligence scale questionnaire was used to collect data. Data analysis was performed by the Bivariate and multivariate regression. The results of present study showed that there was significant relationship between cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness (p<0/05). Also, there was significant relationship between behavioral cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness (p<0/001). Generally, this study showed that cultural intelligence is important factor in leadership effectiveness of sport managers. Studies have shown that it essential for resolving of challenges of organizations, to have efficacy and effectiveness leadership and management. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness of sport managers. The Statistical popularly of this research was all managers of Sport and Young's Ministry , National Olympic committee, National Paralympics committee, National Olympic Academy, and Sport Federations (N=331). Base on Morgan table, 180 people were selected to this research. Saberi (1388) Leadership effectiveness questionnaire and Van Dyne and Ang Four Factor cultural intelligence scale questionnaire was used to collect data. Data analysis was performed by the Bivariate and multivariate regression. The results of present study showed that there was significant relationship between cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness (p<0/05). Also, there was significant relationship between behavioral cultural intelligence and leadership effectiveness (p<0/001). Generally, this study showed that cultural intelligence is important factor in leadership effectiveness of sport managers.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 The cause and effect relation between beliefs, attitude toward advertising through sport and attitude toward common advertising: the results of structural equations model The cause and effect relation between beliefs, attitude toward advertising through sport and attitude toward common advertising: the results of structural equations model 203 224 455 FA Hossein Kordlu 0000-0003-2395-2031 Ali Reza Elahi 0000-0002-4810-1949 Abbas Khodayari 0000-0002-0898-0096 Journal Article 2015 04 04 This research has been performed to determine the cause and effect relationship between beliefs, attitude toward advertising through sport and attitude toward common advertising by using structural equations model. The statistical population was the spectators present at Azadi Stadium. For this purpose, were distributed among 324 spectators of primer league of Iran football game in Azadi stadium. The results showed that individuals' beliefs toward advertising through sport, can effect on their attitude toward common advertising. Also, among the individuals' beliefs, the belief of good for economy is more powerful in clarification of individuals' attitude toward advertising through sports than other beliefs. By using the results of study we can provide some ways in order to determine the effective strategy of advertising through sport. This research has been performed to determine the cause and effect relationship between beliefs, attitude toward advertising through sport and attitude toward common advertising by using structural equations model. The statistical population was the spectators present at Azadi Stadium. For this purpose, were distributed among 324 spectators of primer league of Iran football game in Azadi stadium. The results showed that individuals' beliefs toward advertising through sport, can effect on their attitude toward common advertising. Also, among the individuals' beliefs, the belief of good for economy is more powerful in clarification of individuals' attitude toward advertising through sports than other beliefs. By using the results of study we can provide some ways in order to determine the effective strategy of advertising through sport.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Studying sport management strategies using SWOT technique Studying sport management strategies using SWOT technique 225 240 456 FA Morteza Rezaei Soufi Abbas Shabani 0009-0006-9055-5668 Siyavosh Khodaparast Journal Article 2015 07 29 Strategic planning is a way of planning that concerns internal and external factors via SWOT analysis. The main goal of this study is to determine strategies in sport management from the viewpoints of sport managers employing SWOT technique. The population of this study comprises the managers, vice-presidents, top and middle as well as operational managers of physical education organization in Iran. The data have been collected by a questionnaire that its reliability and validity were determined by a pilot study (Chronbach Alpha = 0/92) and expert panel, respectively. In order to analyze the collected data, the researchers have employed descriptive statistics such as Kolmegrov-smirnov and T student test. The obtained results revealed that taking experts’ comments into consideration and using them in sport organization may highlight sport management. The condition of women in management level, sport marketing, and position-based planning were categorized as weak points. According to the results, a comprehensive planning for sport, information and communication technology development, privatization, doing research in sport management and having young population were the most prominent opportunities for sport management. To enclose, government involvement in managing sport, engaging lots of policy makers in sport and also the dependence of club managers on governmental parties have been categorized as threats of sport management. Strategic planning is a way of planning that concerns internal and external factors via SWOT analysis. The main goal of this study is to determine strategies in sport management from the viewpoints of sport managers employing SWOT technique. The population of this study comprises the managers, vice-presidents, top and middle as well as operational managers of physical education organization in Iran. The data have been collected by a questionnaire that its reliability and validity were determined by a pilot study (Chronbach Alpha = 0/92) and expert panel, respectively. In order to analyze the collected data, the researchers have employed descriptive statistics such as Kolmegrov-smirnov and T student test. The obtained results revealed that taking experts’ comments into consideration and using them in sport organization may highlight sport management. The condition of women in management level, sport marketing, and position-based planning were categorized as weak points. According to the results, a comprehensive planning for sport, information and communication technology development, privatization, doing research in sport management and having young population were the most prominent opportunities for sport management. To enclose, government involvement in managing sport, engaging lots of policy makers in sport and also the dependence of club managers on governmental parties have been categorized as threats of sport management.

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Sport Sciences Research Institute Sport Management Studies 2538-3213 7 30 2015 07 23 Prioritize barriers of technical ـ organizational to use of IT sport organizations with AHP Prioritize barriers of technical ـ organizational to use of IT sport organizations with AHP 241 251 457 FA Sardar Mohammadi university of kurdistan 0000-0001-7078-956X Narges Esmaeili Nasim Salehi Journal Article 2015 01 27 Today, information technology is indispensable for all organizations; on the other hand, the use of information technology is associated with barriers and challenges so In order to prioritize organizational and technical barriers to use of the information technology in sport organizations, 71 comments from experts and managers of sports organizations were collected by self-questioners of technical and Organizational barriers to the use of information technology in sports organizations. Validity (face & content) has been proved by experts and its reliability as due to the inconsistency ratio of questionnaires which is less than (0.1) can be proved. For data analysis, AHP method and Expert Choice 11 software were used. Based on findings, organizational barriers with the final weight (0/450) are more important than other barriers also among the organizational barriers, planning barrier with the final weight of (0372) and among the technical barriers, Hardware Problems with final weight (481/0) were important priority. Overall, among the organizational barriers and technical barriers, planning barrier with the final weight of (0/195) had important priority. According to Research findings can be said an organizational barrier is the most important barriers to the use of information technology in the organization of sports. So the design and development of appropriate programs to overcome this barrier is an essential. Today, information technology is indispensable for all organizations; on the other hand, the use of information technology is associated with barriers and challenges so In order to prioritize organizational and technical barriers to use of the information technology in sport organizations, 71 comments from experts and managers of sports organizations were collected by self-questioners of technical and Organizational barriers to the use of information technology in sports organizations. Validity (face & content) has been proved by experts and its reliability as due to the inconsistency ratio of questionnaires which is less than (0.1) can be proved. For data analysis, AHP method and Expert Choice 11 software were used. Based on findings, organizational barriers with the final weight (0/450) are more important than other barriers also among the organizational barriers, planning barrier with the final weight of (0372) and among the technical barriers, Hardware Problems with final weight (481/0) were important priority. Overall, among the organizational barriers and technical barriers, planning barrier with the final weight of (0/195) had important priority. According to Research findings can be said an organizational barrier is the most important barriers to the use of information technology in the organization of sports. So the design and development of appropriate programs to overcome this barrier is an essential.

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