Purpose: The primary objective of this study was to develop a model for organizational dynamics in crisis management within sports enterprises.
Methodology: The research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing purposive and snowball sampling to conduct interviews with 19 top sports business elites, entrepreneurs, and managers. The interview data were analyzed using the Grounded Theory method, involving three stages: open, axial, and selective coding.
Results: Initial analysis yielded 460 open codes. Through axial coding, these were condensed into 207 concepts, which were further refined into 37 main categories during selective coding. These categories were integrated into the five dimensions of the Strauss and Corbin model. Causal conditions included issues such as revenue generation, technology, marketing, and neglect of human capital. The context involved media, technology, competition, and economic factors. Intervening conditions encompassed infrastructural, managerial, legal, and cultural obstacles. Identified strategies included empowerment, technology development, cost control, and social capital building. The outcomes were classified as economic, structural, qualitative, cultural, and organizational developments.
Conclusion: Given the impact of crises on sports businesses, it is essential for management and stakeholders to implement the strategies identified in this research to foster foresight, proactivity, and future success, even under current crisis conditions.
Gholipour, N. , Safari jafarloo, H. and Afroozeh, M. S. (2026). Developing an Organizational Dynamics Model for Crisis Management in Sports Businesses. Archives in Sport Management and Leadership, (), -. doi: 10.22108/asml.2026.148066.1132
MLA
Gholipour, N. , , Safari jafarloo, H. , and Afroozeh, M. S. . "Developing an Organizational Dynamics Model for Crisis Management in Sports Businesses", Archives in Sport Management and Leadership, , , 2026, -. doi: 10.22108/asml.2026.148066.1132
HARVARD
Gholipour, N., Safari jafarloo, H., Afroozeh, M. S. (2026). 'Developing an Organizational Dynamics Model for Crisis Management in Sports Businesses', Archives in Sport Management and Leadership, (), pp. -. doi: 10.22108/asml.2026.148066.1132
CHICAGO
N. Gholipour , H. Safari jafarloo and M. S. Afroozeh, "Developing an Organizational Dynamics Model for Crisis Management in Sports Businesses," Archives in Sport Management and Leadership, (2026): -, doi: 10.22108/asml.2026.148066.1132
VANCOUVER
Gholipour, N., Safari jafarloo, H., Afroozeh, M. S. Developing an Organizational Dynamics Model for Crisis Management in Sports Businesses. Archives in Sport Management and Leadership, 2026; (): -. doi: 10.22108/asml.2026.148066.1132
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