Identifying the Components of Talent Management Based on Good Governance in the Sports Organization
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Talent Management, Good Governance, Sports Organization, Organizational Justice, Human Resource SustainabilityAbstract
This study aimed to identify and conceptualize the components and indicators of talent management grounded in the principles of good governance within the Iranian Sports Organization. This qualitative and developmental research was conducted within the interpretivist paradigm. The study population included senior managers and experts of the Sports Organization in Tehran. Using purposive (judgmental) sampling, 26 participants were selected for semi-structured interviews until theoretical saturation was reached. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s six-phase thematic analysis (2006). Validity was confirmed through expert and participant review, while reliability was established using Cohen’s Kappa coefficients ranging from 0.63 to 0.80 across three retests. Thematic analysis revealed six overarching themes: generational difference management based on good governance, sustainability in talent management, transparent and accountable talent identification, equitable and lawful talent attraction, participatory and responsible talent development, and good-governance-based talent retention and performance evaluation. Results indicated that transparency, accountability, fairness, rule of law, and socio-economic sustainability are foundational elements in developing a comprehensive talent management framework for sports organizations. The study concludes that integrating good governance principles into talent management processes enhances organizational trust, human resource productivity, and performance sustainability. The proposed model provides a practical framework for improving recruitment, development, and retention strategies in sports institutions.
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