Corporate financial performance in the state of Zacatecas: its relationship with strategic planning and financial management practices

  • Flor de María García Martínez Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas “Francisco García Salinas”
  • Víctor Hugo Bañuelos García Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas “Francisco García Salinas”
  • Blanca Isabel Llamas Félix Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas “Francisco García Salinas”
  • Reina Margarita Vega Esparza Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas “Francisco García Salinas”
  • José Rogelio Hernández Ponce Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas “Francisco García Salinas”

Abstract

The lack of strategic planning focused on financial management represents a critical challenge for businesses in the city of Zacatecas. Ineffective financial management can lead to a loss of economic and organizational value for companies, significantly increasing the business failure rate. The main objective of this study was to examine the correlation between strategic planning, financial management practices, and business financial performance in the state. To carry out this analysis, data were collected from a total of 48 companies, primarily micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). IBM SPSS Statistics software was used as the statistical analysis tool to perform exploratory factor analysis and correlation analysis between the study variables. Among the most relevant results, a statistically significant correlation was found between business financial performance and financial management practices. These findings demonstrate the importance of integrating strategic planning as a central axis in business and financial management, especially in the context of SMEs, where resource optimization and strategic decision-making can significantly influence their sustainability and growth.
Published
2026-02-22

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