Authors
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Assistant Prof. in Sport Management, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran,
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MsC in Sport Management, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran
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Ph.D. student in Sport Management, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran.
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Document Type : Research Paper
Abstract
Objective: The study investigated the factors affecting the quality of construction process of Iranian football stadiums.
Methodology: The research method was descriptive-survey with an objective purpose. The statistical population includes: a)directors and experts of the company for the maintenance and development of places and sports spaces; b)contractors and engineers of sport projects; c)administrators of sport soccer provinces; and d)directors and experts of the department of resource management in the department of sports and youth of the country. Statistical samples were available sampling selected provinces of the country (N=127). It used a researcher-made questionnaire, based on the UFA manual. The validity of the questionnaire was evaluated by experts and experts, and it`s Reliability validated through Cronbach's alpha (α=0.90). Statistical methods included K-S test, Friedman test, and confirmatory factor analysis
Results: In order of priority, Design factor (0.95), site and place (0.89), users(0.89), procurement strategy(0.85), equipment and installation(0.80), and structure(0.63) was effective and important. Friedman’s test also showed the same priority was based on the average rating and there significantly.
Conclusion: In general, a variety of human, structural, programmatic and physical factors in terms of users, strategies, design, equipment and etc. are considered as influencing factors on the quality of stadium construction. On the one hand, the concept of quality and quality management are as a systematic approach, the factors mentioned can be considered a systematic approach as influential aspects of planning processes up to construction, also a comprehensive guide for designing and creating quality stadiums in the country.
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