The Competence Levels and Decision-Making Behaviors of Sports Administrators

Year 2024, Volume: 6 Issue: 3, 316 - 322, 30.09.2024

Ejder Güneş

https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1496464

Abstract

The self-efficacy levels and decision-making behaviors of sports managers are crucial factors for the effectiveness and success of sports management. Self-efficacy denotes an individual's belief in their competence and success in a particular domain. The self-efficacy levels of sports managers can influence their decision-making processes because their confidence determines their propensity for risk-taking and their ability to implement decisions. The decision-making behaviors of sports managers are often influenced by various factors, including personal traits, experiences, educational background, organizational culture, and ethical values. For instance, sports managers with high self-efficacy levels tend to take more risks and generate innovative solutions. Additionally, factors such as access to information, communication, and teamwork are important for a good decision-making process. Sports managers' decision-making behaviors should align with organizational goals, ethical standards, and societal expectations. Moreover, they need to employ strategic thinking skills by considering the long-term impacts of their decisions. Consequently, sports managers can enhance the sustainability and success of sports organizations. Therefore, it is essential for sports managers to continuously improve themselves to increase their self-efficacy levels and develop effective decision-making skills. In light of this information, the aim of the research is to examine the relationship between the self-efficacy levels and decision-making behaviors of sports managers.

Keywords

Sports, Sports Manager, Decision Making, Self-Efficacy

Spor Yöneticilerinin Öz Yeterlilik Düzeyleri ve Karar Verme Davranışları

Abstract

Spor yöneticilerinin öz yeterlilik düzeyleri ve karar verme davranışları, spor yönetiminin etkinliği ve başarısı için önemli bir faktördür. Öz yeterlilik, bir bireyin belirli bir alandaki yetkinlik ve başarıya olan inancını ifade etmektedir. Spor yöneticilerinin öz yeterlilik düzeyleri, karar verme süreçlerini etkileyebilir çünkü kendine güvenleri, karar alma sürecindeki risk alma eğilimlerini ve kararlarını uygulama yeteneklerini belirlemektedir. Spor yöneticilerinin karar verme davranışları, genellikle çeşitli faktörlerden etkilenmektedir. Bunlar arasında kişisel özellikler, deneyimler, eğitim düzeyi, organizasyonel kültür ve etik değerler yer almaktadır. Örneğin, yüksek öz yeterlilik düzeyine sahip olan spor yöneticileri, daha risk almaya ve yenilikçi çözümler üretmeye eğilim göstermektedir. Ayrıca, iyi bir karar verme süreci için bilgiye erişim, iletişim ve takım çalışması gibi faktörler de önemlidir. Spor yöneticilerinin karar verme davranışları, organizasyonel hedeflere, etik standartlara ve toplumsal beklentilere uyum sağlamalıdır. Ayrıca, kararlarının uzun vadeli etkilerini de göz önünde bulundurarak stratejik düşünme yeteneklerini kullanmaları gerekmektedir. Bu sayede, spor yöneticileri, spor organizasyonlarının sürdürülebilirliğini ve başarısını artırabilmektedirler. Bu nedenle, spor yöneticilerinin öz yeterlilik düzeylerini artırmak ve etkili karar verme becerilerini geliştirmek için sürekli olarak kendilerini geliştirmeleri gerekmektedir. Bu bilgiler ışığında yapılan araştırmada spor yöneticilerinin öz yeterlilik düzeyleri ve karar verme davranışları arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Keywords

Spor, Spor Yöneticisi, Karar verme, Öz Yeterlilik

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