Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 1- Assistant professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran
2 Professor, Department of Sport Management, Human Sciences Faculty, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
4 M.Sc. in Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
The aim of this research was to develop perspectives and the strategic plan of Isfahan Sport and Youth Organization within a five-year period from 2011 until 2015. The research was of quantitative and qualitative type. The statistical Sample included 150 high-ranking and middle-ranking managers of Isfahan province. To gather the required data in the quantitative section, a researcher-made questionnaire was used and its validity was confirmed by experts while interview technique was used in the qualitative section. The strategic position and action evaluation (SPACE) matrix and the quantitative strategic planning matrix (QSPM) were used to analyze the data in the quantitative section while the logical induction method was used in the qualitative section. Findings showed that the Isfahan Sport and Youth Organization had 5 long-term goals and 5 macro strategies. Also, the Isfahan Sport and Youth Organization strategies were located in the aggressive position according to SPACE. It can be concluded that these perspectives, goals and the organized strategic planning had the capacity to execute the strategy of this organization.
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