Importance of ethical behavior in sports management

This dissertation explores the critical importance of ethical behavior in sports management, delving into how it shapes trust, compliance, and stability in sports management relationships. Ethical conduct, characterized by integrity, truthfulness, and commitment to moral values, is positioned as a fundamental pillar for maintaining a positive reputation and fostering long-term customer relationships. The study highlights the negative repercussions of unethical practices, including reputational damage, legal consequences, and financial losses. It highlights the importance of trust in forming strong sports management relationships and the legal consequences of unethical behavior in sports. Additionally, the study explores how organizational culture affects ethical behavior, the role of ethics in subordinates well-being and motivation, and the wider consequences of ethical practices in relation to corporate social responsibility goals. Using qualitative research methods, this study seeks to offer an in-depth insight into the ethical dilemmas encountered by sports professionals, the impact of leadership and organizational policies on ethical decision-making, as well as the various advantages of maintaining ethical conduct in sports settings