Providing a model of effective inter-organizational communication in sports in order to improve the development of cooperation and peace, a case study of the Iranian Football Federation with the Asian Football Confederation

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD Student in Physical Education and Sport Science Department, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University

2 Associate Professor in Physical Education and Sport Science Department, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran

3 Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Sport Science Department, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran

4 Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Sport Science Department, Baneh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Baneh, Iran

Abstract

The historical purpose of hosting sports games has been to increase peace and cooperation between countries. Football, as the most popular sport, carries a large share of communication between nations in national games. In this research, a model communication in sports in order to improve the development of cooperation and peace, a case study of the Iranian Football Federation with the Asian Football Confederation is presented. For this purpose, qualitative and quantitative integration method is used, and first, by using experts' interviews, the desired indicators for the current research model were presented, and then, by using regression model, the effect of variables was investigated. Finally, causal and contextual indicators and factors, central phenomena, cultural and social indicators, management procedures and strategies and consequences were recognized as the most important factors affecting the presentation of an effective inter-organizational communication model in sports. .

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Applied Research in Sport Management
Volume 11, Issue 4 - Serial Number 44
Spring 2023
June 2023
Pages 65-83

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  • Receive Date: 19 August 2023
  • Accept Date: 19 August 2023

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