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VOL. 11, ISSUE 11 (2025)
Factors contributing to mismanagement in National Sport Federations
Authors
Anoma Rathnayaka, M Y N Mendis
Abstract
The concept of management is used as an
essential factor in the management of sports organizations worldwide. There has
been extensive research focusing on its importance and implications. However,
as indicated by previous research, this phenomenon has not been explored
specifically in the Sri Lankan context for national sports federations. This
research aims to fill this gap. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to
identify the key challenges and difficulties in carrying out management tasks
of national sport federations in Sri Lanka. Moreover, we seek to identify key
management challenges faced in the functioning of national sport federations in
Sri Lanka and explore possible initiatives for restructuring. The study is
based on a qualitative research approach. Fifteen (15)
national sport federations of Sri Lanka were selected by using purposive
sampling method. The study examined Data were obtained through 30 officials,
administrators, athletes and committee members via interviews, supported by
textual analysis. Date was interpreted by using thematic analysis. Findings reveal that outdated governance structures, weak
human resource management, internal political interference, inadequate
accountability mechanisms are the primary obstacles to effective
administration. This study emphasizes the need for governance reforms,
improve accountability and an enhanced capacity of national sport federations
in Sri Lanka to establish long term sustainable sporting culture policy
reforms, transparency and adapting international standards as essential to the
betterment of these bodies.
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Pages:110-119
How to cite this article:
Anoma Rathnayaka, M Y N Mendis "Factors contributing to mismanagement in National Sport Federations ". International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, Vol 11, Issue 11, 2025, Pages 110-119
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