Perspectives and Challenges of Sports Management: A Systematic Analysis
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comparative management, operational effectiveness, sports management, sports governance, sports organizations, management strategiesAbstract
The study aimed to identify, analyze, and compare the organizational structures, management, and performance of sports organizations in different countries. A systematic review was conducted using recognized databases. Documents on sports management from any year in Spanish or English that were open access and used any instrument or measurement technique to evaluate sports management were included. A total of 161 documents were found. Of those, 130 were discarded, and information from 10 documents was analyzed. The results reveal differences in sports management practices among countries, as well as similarities among those that are more professionalized. The analysis suggests strengthening administrative processes, implementing continuous evaluation tools, and adopting context-specific strategies.
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