An Investigation of The Organizational Identity Structure of The Turkish Volleyball Federation

Year 2025, Volume: 14 Issue: 1, 39 - 48, 31.01.2025

Serdar Solmaz , Tekin Çolakoğlu

https://doi.org/10.22282/tojras.1559380

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the organizational identity structure of the Turkish Volleyball Federation (TVF). Designed as a descriptive case study within qualitative research designs, this research utilized criterion sampling from purposive sampling methods to determine the study group. Document analysis, researcher diary, and semi-structured interviews were used to deeply describe the TVF and ensure the validity of the research. Additionally, inter-coder agreement was ensured during the data analysis process. The findings of the research revealed that the core values of the TVF are high belongingness and dedication, achievement orientation, infrastructure and education focus, libertarian structure, and being open to ideas and innovation. Furthermore, while an institutionalized organizational structure prevails within the federation, the influence of the General Directorate of Sports Services (SHGM) brings about a hybrid structure. Strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, as well as influence over international sports organizations and technical affiliation with these organizations, are among the other prominent findings. Finally, it was determined that there is a perception of dominant female hegemony over the TVF. The research results indicate that external stakeholders have an impact on the organizational identity of the TVF. This situation can be considered a reflection of the TVF's hybrid identity structure. The study concluded that the TVF has an identity structure shaped by both its internal dynamics and external influences.

Keywords

Organizational identity, Turkish Volleyball Federation, Case study

Türkiye Voleybol Federasyonu'nun Örgütsel Kimlik Yapısının İncelenmesi

Abstract

Bu çalışmada, Türkiye Voleybol Federasyonu'nun (TVF) örgütsel kimlik yapısının betimlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Nitel araştırma desenlerinden betimsel durum çalışması şeklinde tasarlanan bu araştırmada, çalışma grubunun belirlenmesinde amaçlı örneklem yöntemlerinden ölçüt örnekleme kullanılmıştır. TVF'yi derinlemesine betimlemek ve araştırmanın geçerliliğini sağlamak amacıyla doküman incelemesi, araştırmacı günlüğü ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşmelerden yararlanılmıştır. Ayrıca veri analizi sürecinde kodlayıcılar arası uzlaşma sağlanmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda elde edilen bulgulara göre TVF'nin temel değerleri; yüksek aidiyet ve özveri, başarı yönelimliliği, altyapı ve eğitim odaklılığı, özgürlükçü yapısı, fikirlere önem veren ve yeniliğe açık olma olarak belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca federasyon içerisinde kurumsallaşmış bir örgüt yapısı hakim olmakla birlikte, Spor Hizmetleri Genel Müdürlüğü'nün (SHGM) etkililiği hibrit bir yapıyı beraberinde getirmektedir. Güçlü iç ve dış paydaş ilişkilerinin yanı sıra uluslararası spor örgütlenmeleri üzerindeki etkililik ve bu örgütlere teknik bağlılık da ön plana çıkan diğer bulgulardandır. Son olarak, TVF üzerinde baskın bir kadın hegomonyası algısı olduğu saptanmıştır. Araştırma sonuçları, dış paydaşların TVF'nin örgütsel kimliği üzerinde etkili olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu durum, TVF'nin hibrit kimlik yapısının bir yansıması olarak düşünülebilir. TVF, hem içsel dinamiklerinden hem de dış etkilerden şekillenen bir kimlik yapısına sahip olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.

Keywords

Örgütsel kimlik, Türkiye Voleybol Federasyonu, Durum çalışması

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