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Mapping the Relationship between Budget Process and Firm Performance: A Global Perspective Review Cover

Mapping the Relationship between Budget Process and Firm Performance: A Global Perspective Review

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mdke-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2392-8042 | Journal ISSN: 2286-2668
Language: English
Page range: 88 - 107
Submitted on: Nov 2, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 12, 2026
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Published on: Mar 23, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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