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Exploring the Contextual and Intervening Factors of Corruption in Iran Soccer Industry

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Allameh Tabataba'i University

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to explore the contextual and intervening factors of corruption in Iran soccer industry. Data were collected using document review and interviews. After 18 deep and semi-structured interviews with administrative, scientific, research experts in sport and soccer, theoretical saturation was achieved and the indications, sub-categories and general categories were extracted after open, axial and selective coding processes were completed. After data analysis, contextual factors (underlying) and intervening factors (effective) were identified. Based on these findings, immorality, uncommitted behavior, lack of public engagement and organizational synergy and lack of legal environment were identified as a central issue. The findings of the contextual factors were classified in 25 subsidiary categories resulting from axial coding in 7 general concepts resulting from selective coding (a gap in rules, financial incentive, inappropriate function of media, weakening decision-making communities, weakness of transfer laws, lack of behavioral standards and lack of transparency in the processes). The results of intervening factors (effective) were classified in 7 subsidiary categories resulting from axial coding in 3 general concepts resulting from selective coding (overlapping functions, lack of intention to fight corruption and lack of coordination. Generally, an identification of contextual and effective factors of corruption can drastically help authorities to prevent corruption and to improve organizational health in soccer.

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Sport Management Journal
Volume 10, Issue 4
May 2019
Pages 661-685
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  • Receive Date: 18 February 2017
  • Revise Date: 31 May 2019
  • Accept Date: 27 May 2017
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