Presenting a model and prioritizing barriers to knowledge management maturity in line with business in Iranian sports

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Sports Management, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran

2 Professor of Sport Management, Payame Noor University. Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor of Sport Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

10.22034/jsmk.2025.68928.1184

Abstract

The purpose of this study is Presenting a model and prioritizing barriers to knowledge management maturity in line with business in Iranian sports. This research is of a descriptive-analytical type. It was conducted in the field. It is in the category of applied research. The statistical population of the study consisted of experts from the General Directorates of Sports and Youth, and members of the sports management faculty of public and private universities, totaling 928 people. The sample size was calculated using the Cochran formula, which was estimated to be 272 people. The sampling method was done using the random-stratified method. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect information. The Cronbach's alpha method was used to calculate the reliability coefficient of the questionnaire, which was 0.966. Data analysis was done using PLS3 and SPSS 23 software. The Friedman test was used to prioritize barriers to knowledge management maturity in line with business in sports. To examine the fit of the measurement model, the criteria of factor loading coefficients, Cronbach's alpha coefficients, composite reliability, convergent validity, and divergent validity were used. In evaluating the structural model, criteria of significance coefficients (t-values) were used to examine the fit of the structural model. The results showed that the most important obstacle to knowledge management immaturity is the inefficient management of knowledge-based human resources in sports organizations. Examining the fit of the structural model showed its suitability

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  • Receive Date: 31 August 2025
  • Revise Date: 22 September 2025
  • Accept Date: 16 November 2025

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