Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Associate Professor of Sport Management, School of Sport Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch
2 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, School of Sport Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Mobarakeh Branch
3 M.A. of Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch
Abstract
The aim of this study was investigate the role of quality cross-functional communication and social opportunities as factors affecting the exchange of tacit knowledge and marketing effectiveness. Methods this descriptive correlation studies that were conducted through a survey. The population of this research was sports Sellers. The data collection tool was questionnaire, and the sample of this research was 144 Sellers of Sports products. The collected data is analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software. Results shows that two variables of inter functional communication quality, and socialization opportunities has a positive and direct relationship with marketing development and a positive and indirect relationship through the mediating effect of tacit knowledge. The results show mediate role of the exchange of tacit knowledge in relationship between the quality of cross-functional communication and socialization opportunities with marketing effectiveness theoretically, the body of knowledge adds. In general, it is recommended that marketing and sales managers consider strategies to improve marketing effectiveness by increasing investment in inter-functional communication and socializing opportunities.
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