Analysis the Relationship between Budgetary Planning and Resource Allocation: the Emphasis Moderating Role of Performance Management (Case Study: Municipality of Isfahan)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran.

2 PhD. Student of Accounting, University of Urmia, Urmia, Iran.

3 PhD. Student of Accounting, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran.

Abstract

Subject and Purpose of the Article: the purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship  between budgetary planning and resource allocation considering the mediating role of performance management in Isfahan municipality.
Research Method: The statistical population of this research includes all managers and experts in the municipality of Isfahan, which is about 110 people. The method used is a descriptive-survey method and applied and correlational type. A questionnaire was used to collect the research data. The hypothesis test was also performed using the Structural Equation Model by Partial Least Squares (PLS) and Smart-Pls2 software
Research Findings: there is a positive and significant relationship between budget planning and resource allocation. There is also a positive and significant relationship between budget  planning and performance management. On the other hand, there is a positive and significant  relationship between performance management and resource allocation. Therefore, performance management has a mediating role in the relationship between budget planning and resource allocation.
Conclusion, Originality and its Contribution to the Knowledge: According to the authors' studies, so far no research has been done on budget planning and resource allocation and the mediating role of performance management in Iran. Therefore, this research will help fill the research gap in this field.
 

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