Document Type : Original Article
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Professor in Sport Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
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Ph.D Candidate Department of Computer Engineering – Software, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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M.A. Student in Sport Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Entrepreneurship is a process that plays a vital role in the continuity, growth, and national, and even global economic development. The aim of this research was to analyze the indicators and factors influencing the development of entrepreneurship in professional chess competition simulations using information technology. The method was based on a mixed-methods approach and a descriptive-exploratory design. The qualitative analysis results indicate that the development of entrepreneurship in the online chess ecosystem is a complex and multifaceted process influenced by various organizational, individual, and customer-centric factors. Among these, technology characteristics, including ease of access and use, learning capabilities, perceived benefits, and positive user experience, were identified as the main pillars in creating a successful platform. The overall findings of this research suggest that entrepreneurial success in online chess requires a comprehensive approach. On the one hand, technological infrastructure and sufficient financial resources for their implementation and development are vital. On the other hand, human factors, especially the positive attitude of managers, the technical skills of employees, and their technology experience, play a key role in the adoption and growth of the business. Finally, focusing on user needs, establishing stable relationships with them, and receiving continuous feedback enable entrepreneurs to gain a sustainable competitive advantage. These findings can serve as a valuable basis for policymaking and planning aimed at the sustainable development of entrepreneurship in this domain. Furthermore, in today's world, where the boundaries of competition are rapidly changing and the provision of diverse and innovative services is paramount, chess simulation platforms are also undergoing serious transformations. It is suggested that, to enhance the effectiveness of entrepreneurial programs in chess platforms, the necessary mechanisms for controlling and evaluating the performance of these programs should be designed and elaborated. These mechanisms help managers to continuously measure success and take necessary corrective actions.
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