Sport Management Studies

Identifying Key Factors of Social Courage in the Dynamic Work Environment of Sports Organizations

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Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

javad karimi 1
Akbar Farid Fathi 2
monireh mohebalipoor 3

1 Assistant Professor of Sports Management, ,Department of Physical Education, Lorestan University, Khorram Abad, Lorestan, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Management, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Karaj, Iran

3 Ph.D., Department of human Resource Management, Faculty of Management, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22089/smrj.2025.17629.4115
Abstract
The aim of this research was to identify key factors of social courage in the dynamic work environment of sports organizations. The research utilized a qualitative thematic analysis approach. Participants included 16 managers and staff members from sports and youth departments. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews. Validation of the research was achieved using triangulation methods, including dual coding and interviews with experts in related fields.The main factors enhancing social courage in workplace environments include transparency in communication, psychological empowerment, transformational motivational leadership, emotional agility, social support networks, institutionalized ethical principles, the art of strategic communication, and value-driven accountability. These factors contribute to boosting confidence, creating supportive environments, and maintaining ethical principles within organizations. In this context, communicative transparency and transformational leadership foster effective communication and employee participation in decision-making processes. Additionally, emotional agility and social support enhance individual and team capabilities in coping with challenges and environmental pressures. Finally, ethical principles and value-driven accountability lay the foundation for fostering an ethical and courageous atmosphere in organizations, encouraging employees to actively and courageously engage in work processes.

Keywords

communication transparency
psychological empowerment
transformational leadership
emotional agility
social courage

Subjects

Sport Management Studies

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 02 August 2025

  • Receive Date 04 January 2025
  • Revise Date 06 May 2025
  • Accept Date 02 August 2025

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