Organizational conflict management and its relationship to administrative performance in sports organizations

Abstract

This research aims to identify organizational conflict management and its relationship to administrative performance in sports organizations. This is achieved by examining the reality of organizational conflict management in Iraqi sports clubs and federations, determining the level of administrative performance in these organizations, and revealing the nature of the relationship between organizational conflict management and administrative performance. The researcher employed a descriptive methodology, deemed suitable for the research. A random sample of 160 individuals was selected from employees of Iraqi sports organizations (sports federations and sports clubs). Data was collected using a questionnaire developed by the researcher. The study concluded that sports organizations practice a cooperative approach to a moderate degree, tending towards a positive one. The consensus approach is the most frequently used method for conflict management within sports organizations. Some administrations resort to postponing or ignoring certain organizational conflicts. Sports organizations adhere to regulations and laws governing their work to a high degree. The study recommends adopting a cooperative approach as a primary method for conflict management within sports organizations. This can be accomplished by promoting open dialogue and the participation of all parties in discussing the causes of conflict, and by developing an organizational culture based on transparency and mutual trust between management and employees. It helps to reduce the intensity of conflicts.