A model for human resource empowerment based on information and communication technology in the general departments of sport and youth

The present study was designed and implemented with the aim of presenting the model of empowering human resources based on information and communication technology in the general departments of sports and youth of the country. The present study was a mixed-quality study that was performed qualitatively-quantitatively. The statistical population in the qualitative section included experts familiar with the subject of research. The statistical population of the study in the quantitative section included all employees of the information technology sector, senior employees, managers and deputies of the General Departments of Sports and Youth, whose number was about 640 people. Based on Morgan's sample size chart, 242 people were identified as the research sample. The present research instrument included a semi-structured interview and a researcher-made questionnaire. In order to analyze the findings of the present study, open, axial and selective coding as well as the use of structural equation methods using PLS software were used. The results of the measurement model showed the significant effect of technology construction on empowerment. The results also showed that the technological environment does not have a significant effect on empowerment. The results of the measurement model showed a significant effect on information systems on empowerment. The results of the measurement model showed a significant effect of information and communication technology on empowerment.