Performance Evaluation of Chess Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Based on 360 Degree Approach

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of the Chess Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran based on a 360-degree approach. The population consisted of three groups of managers, athletes and stakeholders (n = 1090). A researcher-made questionnaire was used for data collection that included three sections: demographic information and performance comparison of the previous period and a new period of chess federation management (including six dimensions of management and finance, evaluation, control and supervision, human resource management, championship and achievement of goal). Education, research and cultural and information technology) and factors influencing the development of this federation. Twelve experts confirmed the validity of the questionnaires, and their reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha test (α = 0.88, α = 0.90). Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics Kolmogorov-Smirnov, paired t-test, independent t-test and Friedman test using SPSS 22 software. Finally, the impact of four factors on the progress of this federation was calculated and ranked. Based on the research findings, it can be concluded that the federation has improved in every six dimensions in the new management period compared to the previous one. Regarding factors influencing progress, management and finance had the highest and information technology and athletes had the least impact on federation progress. In general conclusion, it can be said that the correct management of variables affecting chess exercise can improve the performance of this sport.