Nahid Ghavipanjeh; maryam hoseini; Halimeh Piri
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Objective: This study was conducted to design a postmodern career path model in sports organizations.
Methodology: The research employed a qualitative methodology with a thematic analysis approach. Participants included professors of sports management, managers, and experts from sports organizations. ...
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Objective: This study was conducted to design a postmodern career path model in sports organizations.
Methodology: The research employed a qualitative methodology with a thematic analysis approach. Participants included professors of sports management, managers, and experts from sports organizations. The criteria for inclusion in the study comprised sufficient experience in sports management, familiarity with human resource training topics, relevant research or practical experience in sports organizations, and the ability to understand and analyze issues related to the development of career paths in sports organizations. Additionally, participants were required to be actively engaged in educational processes or human resource management to contribute to the analysis of the research topic effectively. These criteria ensure that the selected individuals possess adequate mastery over the research issue and can provide specialized and practical insights during interviews. Based on the theoretical saturation criterion and utilizing purposive sampling, a total of 14 interviews were conducted. The primary research tool was semi-structured exploratory interviews.
Results: The analysis of the research findings regarding the design of a postmodern career path model in sports organizations revealed that multiple factors influence the development of this model. These factors include networking and internships, specialized skills, autonomy in job design, technology integration, job flexibility, continuous professional development, utilization of personal experiences, alignment of individual characteristics with job features, and sustainable growth of career paths.
Conclusion: Sports organizations should focus on empowering employees through continuous learning and enhancing professional connections by fostering a flexible culture and supporting innovation to ensure strategic growth and sustainability.
Javad Karimi; Nahid Ghavipanjeh; narges haydarian
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to identify the applications of virtual reality (VR) technology in training human resources within sports organizations.
Methodology: The research employed a qualitative method with a thematic analysis approach. Participants included sports management professors, managers, ...
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Objective: This study aimed to identify the applications of virtual reality (VR) technology in training human resources within sports organizations.
Methodology: The research employed a qualitative method with a thematic analysis approach. Participants included sports management professors, managers, and experts from sports organizations with relevant educational, research, and practical experiences. The selection criterion was active involvement in human resource training. Based on the theoretical saturation index and purposive sampling method, 13 interviews were conducted. The primary research tool was a semi-structured exploratory interview, and data analysis was performed in three stages of coding.
Results: The research findings indicated several practical applications of virtual reality (VR) in human resources training within sports organizations. These include improvements in training quality, employee satisfaction with training processes, training efficiency and effectiveness, reduction in training costs, mitigation of training risks, and ultimately, enhancement of team interaction and collaboration. These identified applications highlight the potential benefits of integrating VR technology into HR training programs in sports organizations.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, it is recommended that sports organizations consider increasing investment in developing and implementing virtual reality (VR) technologies in their human resources training programs to capitalize on its benefits. Accordingly, the research suggests developing interactive content, simulating real-life scenarios, utilizing advanced technologies, offering comprehensive training, and establishing precise evaluation systems. These measures are proposed to enhance the effectiveness of HR training programs within sports organizations through the integration of VR technology.
