Sport Management Studies

Developing a conceptual model of international competence and diplomacy of the country sports managers

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Sport Management, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.

2 Sports Management Department, Islamic Azad University, Marivan Branch, Marivan, Iran

3 . Professor of Sports Management, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Mohaghegh Ardabili University, Ardabil, Iran.

Abstract
The development of professional, diplomatic and international competence of sports managers has different dimensions, types and stages that the present study seeks to identify and model them.
The research method was qualitative with a heuristic approach and systematic study of the library and interviews were selected in a systematic and systematic manner. The statistical population consisted of two sections of experts (professors, administrators, etc.) and information sources A sufficient number of participants were sampled by judgmental method. Research tools included systematic library study and structured exploratory interviews. The validity of the research was based on determining the scientific and legal validity of information sources and the content validity of the framework extracting concepts (copies). For data analysis, multi-stage coding method with matrix and system analysis approach was used.
The extracted conceptual framework included 4 general levels, 16 perspectives, 32 dimensions and 126 key components. The four conceptual levels of the model include; 1- Factors affecting the international competencies and diplomacy of sports managers 2- Types of competencies International and diplomacy of sports managers 3- Development of international competencies And diplomacy of sports managers 4- Functions of international competence and diplomacy Sports managers
In general, it can be concluded that both international competence has the ability and executive compatibility to sports managers and sports managers have the basis to implement this approach. But its realization requires the use of internal and external capacities of sports organizations along with removing internal and external barriers by using appropriate strategies and strategies.

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Sport Management Studies
Volume 14, Issue 75 - Serial Number 75
November and December 2022
Pages 109-146

  • Receive Date 02 November 2021
  • Revise Date 17 July 2022
  • Accept Date 19 July 2022

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