Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 : Ph.D. Student in Sports Management Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan(Khorasgan) branch,Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran
2 Associate Professor of Sports Management, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
3 Assistant Professor of Sports Management Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan,Iran.
Abstract
The method of the present study was a survey that was conducted in the field. The statistical population of the present study included all experts and knowledgeable individuals in the field of economics in sports. Purposeful sampling was used to identify these experts. After sampling; 15 knowledgeable and specialized experts in the field of economics in sports were identified. In order to identify the methods of financing sports clubs, the theoretical foundations as well as the views of research samples were used. Thus, first after conducting theoretical studies; A number of methods of financing sports clubs as well as indicators affecting these methods were identified and then in the form of Delphi method; These methods and indicators were finalized. The Delphi method was performed in three rounds in the present study. The output of this method led to the formation of a questionnaire according to the TOPSIS method to select the most appropriate financing method. The validity of this questionnaire was confirmed by examining the opinions of experts and also the reliability of the questionnaire after calculating Cronbach's alpha (α = 0.88). In order to select the best financing method, TOPSIS method was used and in order to prioritize the identified effective indicators, AHP method was used. The whole process of research data analysis was performed using SuperDecisions and BT TopSis SoLver software. According to the results of the AHP method,
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