Sport Management Studies

The Investigation of the Efectiveness Factores on Organizational Citizenship Behaviors in the Sports Industry in Iran: Meta-Analysis of Existing Studies

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

2 Ph.D. Student in Sports Management, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

3 Ph.D. Student in Sports Management, Guilan University

Abstract
The aim of this study was the investigation of the efectiveness factores on organizational citizenship behaviors in the sports industry in Iran: meta-analysis of existing studies. The study is a meta-analysis. The study population was all the articles science- research in the field of sport on organizational citizenship behavior in Iran, that finally 41 articles were selected with this criterion. In addition, these articles were analyzed with the software CMA2. Results of a systematic review showed that research in this field, mainly descriptive, analytical and methods varidity has been low. Among the factors affecting on organizational citizenship behavior, leadership, organizational commitment and perceived organizational support, were influential factors. The results also showed that leadership style (effect size 0.60) and organizational commitment (effect size 0.51) and perceived organizational support (effect size 0.50) have the highest impact on organizational citizenship behavior in sport industry. The results showed that in variables investigated in previous researches, the main variables that can lead to citizenship valuable behaviors include: leadership style, the commitment of employees towards work and their organizations, and their perception of organizational support. Accordingly, it is suggested to managers and directors of sports organizations and clubs to develop leadership skills in particular development style, creating a sense of commitment to the organization's staff moral and material, have regular programs.

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Sport Management Studies
Volume 10, Issue 48
May and June 2018
Pages 267-294

  • Receive Date 25 December 2016
  • Revise Date 07 June 2017
  • Accept Date 21 June 2017

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