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Examining the mediating effects of operational efficiency on the relationship between budgeting practices and financial performance among 3D printing firms in South Africa

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  • Edinam Agbemava

    (Central University of Technology)

  • Thywill Cephas Dzogbewu

    (Central University of Technology)

  • Dennis Yao Dzansi

    (Central University of Technology)

  • Deon Johan de Beer

    (Central University of Technology)

  • Olawole Fatoki

    (University of Limpopo, South Africa)

Abstract

The focus of this study was to examine the mediating effects of operational efficiency on the relationship between budgeting practices (budget planning and budget participation) and financial performance among 3D printing SMMEs in South Africa. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. The stratified sampling technique was used to select 3D printing SMMEs in South Africa. A total of two hundred and fifty (250) managers and employees of 3D printing SMMEs formed the sample size of the study. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software versions 26 and Smart PLS 4 were used to analyze the data gathered. PLS-Structural Equation Modelling was used to test the hypothesis for both direct and mediation effects. The results indicate that a significant negative relationship exists between budget planning and financial performance, as well as budget participation and financial performance. Significant positive relationships were found to exist between the following variables: budget planning and operational efficiency, budget participation and operational efficiency, and operational efficiency and financial performance. Operational efficiency was found to mediate the relationship between budget planning and financial performance as well as budget participation and financial performance. The results imply that the implementation of budgeting practices such as budget planning and budget participation in 3D printing SMME is not enough to achieve financial performance unless operational efficiency is given the utmost attention in 3D printing SMMEs in South Africa. Key Words:budget planning, budget participation, operational efficiency, financial performance, 3D printing SMMEs

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  • Edinam Agbemava & Thywill Cephas Dzogbewu & Dennis Yao Dzansi & Deon Johan de Beer & Olawole Fatoki, 2024. "Examining the mediating effects of operational efficiency on the relationship between budgeting practices and financial performance among 3D printing firms in South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 13(7), pages 269-281, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:13:y:2024:i:7:p:269-281
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i7.3524
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    1. Dai Huu Nguyen & Christine Weigel & Martin R.W. Hiebl, 2018. "Beyond budgeting: review and research agenda," Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 14(3), pages 314-337, September.
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