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The purpose of this study was to examine the factorial validity of the 5-factor model of sport organizational effectiveness developed by Papadimitriou and Taylor. This questionnaire has 33 items which assess five composite effectiveness dimensions pertinent to the operation of sport organizations: calibre of the board and external liaisons, interest in athletes, internal procedures, long term planning, and sport science support. The multiple constituency approach was used as a theoretical framework for developing this scale. Data were obtained from respondents affiliated with 20 Greek national sport organizations with a questionnaire. Analysis indicated that the 5-factor model of effectiveness is workable in assessing the organizational performance of nonprofit sport organizations. The application of the multiple constituency approach in studying sport organizational effectiveness was also suggested.

The survey results of sports management programs, which identify the areas in which the career center and sports management faculties can work together are highlighted. The issues of internship administration and supervision and grading policies are discussed.

Perceived committee functioning has been hypothesized as playing a major influence on the organizational commitment of volunteer administrators in sporting organizations. To prove this hypothesis, 159 volunteer administrators from 17 amateur sporting clubs and associations were asked to fill up a self-administered questionnaire. Results indicate a link between organizational commitment and committee functioning's five dimensions, namely, decision process, cohesion, conflict resolution, receptiveness and homogeneity., In many countries the delivery of sporting programs, activities and events to the community is largely reliant upon the willingness of individuals to volunteer their time and energy. Simultaneously, volunteers [...]