Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 6 no. 9 (2025)

The Influence of Cost Management Strategies on Financial Performance among Selected Manufacturing Businesses in Tagum City

Kimberly Tiara S. Guibao | Kaye Angela V. Hilamon | Ma. Divine L. Sepe | Joe Mari N. Flores

Discipline: business studies

 

Abstract:

In today’s competitive global economy, manufacturing companies face constant challenge in managing costs effectively while main-taining financial performance, and meeting customer demands. While the significance of cost management is widely acknowl-edged, its impact on the financial performance of manufacturing businesses in Tagum City remains underexplored. This study ex-amined the influence of cost management strategies on financial performance among selected manufacturing businesses in Tagum City. Specifically, it sought to determine whether material, labor, and overhead costing, as the domains of cost management strate-gies impacted their financial performance. In addition, a quantita-tive, non-experimental, descriptive-correlational design was em-ployed. The data collected from 179 managers/owners who were selected through simple random sampling and surveyed using structured questionnaires. Furthermore, statistical tools applied included the Mean, Pearson’s r, and Multiple Regression Analysis. The results revealed that effective cost management strategies have a significant impact on financial performance. In particular, financial performance was significantly influenced by material and labor costs, while overhead costs demonstrated less impact. Therefore, this study underscores the significance of effective cost management strategies in improving financial sustainability and driving business growth, thereby contributing to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).



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