Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD student, Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.

2 Associate Professor of Sports Management Department, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Department of Movement Behavior, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.

4 Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Management, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to analyze the phenomenon of managerial succession in women's championship sports. In this research, using the combined-exploratory method, the factors of the phenomenon of managerial succession in women's championship sports were identified. And by using the purposeful sampling method and the theoretical saturation technique, key informants (includingpeople15) have been selected to identify the model framework of the phenomenon of managerial succession in women's championship sports, and interviews have been conducted with them. The tool used for The factors of managerial succession in championship sports were identified through semi-structured interviews (with focus groups) and the study of documents. To ensure the validity and reliability of the study, the assessment method of Linuklen and Goba was used. And the final model was presented with the method of structural-interpretive modeling. The model obtained in total included 16 components as the phenomenon of managerial succession in women's championship sports in the two stages of interactionism and structuralism. Therefore, in order to institutionalize succession in the management of women's sports, the interests and mindset of women towards the post managerial positions should be evaluated, the managerial activities of women in sports should be observed, people inclined to managerial positions should be identified, and finally, the performance of women in managerial positions should be investigated and reflected in order to provide positive feedback and strengthen the positive image of women's management.

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