Examining the Impact of Human Resource Management on the Performance of Sports Teams and Players in Iraq

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine the impact of human resource management on the performance of sports teams and players in Iraq. The present study was descriptive–correlational and based on structural equations. Data were collected in the field using questionnaires. The statistical population consisted of all headquarters managers of the Iraqi Ministry of Sports, club managers, managers and coaches of national teams, and players at various levels of the Iraqi national teams, estimated to number 800 individuals. According to Morgan’s table, 260 individuals were selected as the statistical sample using random availability sampling. To collect data, the study employed the Human Resource Management Questionnaire by Wayne (2010) and the Team Performance Questionnaire by Michael West (1994). The face and content validity of the questionnaires were confirmed by the academic supervisor. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, which was calculated at 0.83 for the Human Resource Management Questionnaire and 0.85 for the Performance Questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted using correlation coefficients, multiple regression tests, and structural equation modeling. All calculations were performed with PLS and SPSS software. The findings revealed that human resource management influences the effort of teams and players in Iraq. Human resource management affects the adoption of appropriate strategies by teams and players in Iraq. Moreover, human resource management impacts the effectiveness of teams and players in Iraq.