Aziz Shariat Nasery; Leila Saffari; Nima Majedi
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Objective: The aim of this research was to design a model for constructing environmentally sustainable (green) sports stadiums.
Methodology: This study is applied in nature and employs a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative). Data were collected through interviews using a field-based ...
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Objective: The aim of this research was to design a model for constructing environmentally sustainable (green) sports stadiums.
Methodology: This study is applied in nature and employs a mixed-method approach (qualitative and quantitative). Data were collected through interviews using a field-based strategy. The qualitative sample consisted of 40 individuals, including sports stadium managers and officials from the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The quantitative sample included all managers and employees of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, as well as managers and experts from the Sports Venues Development and Maintenance Company.
Results: For the environmental sustainability variable, key indicators included the prevention of ecosystem destruction, appropriate site selection, and minimizing air, land, and soil pollution during stadium design and construction. In terms of location, important factors were soil characteristics (e.g., capacity, permeability, mechanics, and vegetation), appropriate ground slope, and the functional radius, defined as the proportion between the local population and stadium capacity. In the aesthetics dimension, essential indicators identified were harmony, form, spatial design, environment, lighting, and color.
Conclusion: Considering the critical role of site selection in the development of green sports facilities, it is recommended that both natural and artificial environmental factors—such as climate conditions, accessibility, weather patterns, and soil topography—be carefully evaluated in the planning and design of facilities like swimming pools. Additionally, given the significance of economic considerations in the modern era, planners and managers are encouraged to prioritize economic efficiency and sustainability. This dual focus not only addresses athletic needs but also ensures the long-term viability and optimal use of sports facilities.
sargol alizadeh; zahra nobakht Ramezani; nima majedi
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Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the competitiveness and growth of small and medium-sized sports businesses.Method: The research method was quantitative (descriptive-correlational) conducted in two phases of Delphi and survey. The statistical population consisted of faculty ...
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Objective: The purpose of the present study was to examine the competitiveness and growth of small and medium-sized sports businesses.Method: The research method was quantitative (descriptive-correlational) conducted in two phases of Delphi and survey. The statistical population consisted of faculty members of the faculties of physical education and management with specialization in sport entrepreneurship and business management. In the first step, the researcher identified and categorized by comparative study of conceptual model of exogenous factor relationships in the form of 9 main factors and 23 items; endogenous factors in the form of 8 main factors with 48 items and competitiveness index in 9 dimensions with 28 items in sport business level. Then a Delphi panel of 21 accredited sports business experts and ultimately 180 sports business owners responded to the tool.Results: The results of structural equation modeling analysis showed that the effect of exogenous factors on competitiveness and growth of businesses had more effect on endogenous factors than on endogenous factors, respectively. Generally, customer satisfaction, productivity, future capabilities, financial indices, contract growth, employee satisfaction, community satisfaction explained significantly constructs of competitiveness.Conclusion: The conceptual model of competitiveness mutual relations creates a new approach in the analysis of competitive variables and enables managers to better understanding the relevance of competitiveness factors and indices to the development of an internal competitiveness measurement system for sports businesses to analyze performance and factors of their competitiveness.
Hossein Zakizade; nima majedi; mahdi naderi nasab
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to design a model of professional structure development for sports organizations based on Grounded Theory.Methodology: The research method is qualitative with systematic analysis approach. The statistical population consisted of two sections of human society (former ...
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to design a model of professional structure development for sports organizations based on Grounded Theory.Methodology: The research method is qualitative with systematic analysis approach. The statistical population consisted of two sections of human society (former managers of physical education organization, current managers and heads and former National Olympic Committee and Ministry of Sport and Youth) and information society. The statistical sample was selected based on theoretical saturation in a non-probability purposive and snowball technique (17 subjects and 54 documents). Validity of the instrument was evaluated using descriptive qualitative methods (content validity, kappa coefficient). Systematic approach was used for data analysis during three stages of open, axial and selective coding.Results: Finally 18 main categories (Internal & External Environment, Organizational Culture, Professional Structure, Executive Guidelines, Administrative Bureaucracy, Managers Intervention, Level of Control, Human and Financial Resources, Technology, Employee Readiness, Infrastructure, Standardization, Freelance, Quality Improvement Communication, delegating authority, productivity, improving decision making and improving sports performance) and 22 concepts were extracted.Conclusion: The concept of professional structure is very important in designing sports organizations and has many aspects. Also, using this model, one can expect the development of professional structure of sports organizations in Iran.
Ali KHademi; nima majedi; mahdi naderi nasab
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Objective: Today, in order to survive in the sport markets, need to be dynamic. Sport marketing science provides a good foundation for proper marketing methods. The aim of this study is codify the wrestling federation marketing strategies based on SWOT analysis. Methodology: The method of this research ...
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Objective: Today, in order to survive in the sport markets, need to be dynamic. Sport marketing science provides a good foundation for proper marketing methods. The aim of this study is codify the wrestling federation marketing strategies based on SWOT analysis. Methodology: The method of this research is descriptive-survey. Based on the objective, it is applicable. Total of 73 people, including the boss, vice chairmen, committee officials, referees, and coaches of the national wrestling federation (33 people) were selected as the sample. Among the experts in the field of strategic marketing and sport marketing (40 people) were selected randomly and voluntarily. In the present research, a researcher-made questionnaire was used to study the internal and external factors of the federation's marketing strategic plan, which included 77 questions (11 strengths, 25 weaknesses, 19 opportunities, and 22 threats). The validity of the questionnaire was verified by 19 experts in this field and the reliability of the questionnaires was 0.89 by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The swot process was used to determine the status of the organization and ranking the factors of strategic planning for Iran wrestling federation, Friedman test has been implemented. Results: According to internal, external, and strategic SWOT analysis, the findings of the research showed that the federation's marketing position is at WT rank with maintaining the current status. According to the results of the SWOT analysis matrix, it is better to use a defensive and stabilizing strategies to manage the Wrestling Federation's marketing domain. Conclusion: Therefore, codify of macro-management policies in order to make the sport more profitable, attention to the revenues from sustainable development, using the concept of outsourcing and securing the investment platform are among the most important strategies proposed in this research.
