Cash Flow Dynamics: Amplifying Swing Models in a Volatile Economic Climate for Financial Resilience and Outcomes
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cash flow dynamics, volatile economic climate, financial resilience, outcomes, amplifying swings models.Abstract
In a volatile economic climate, understanding cash flow dynamics is crucial for companies to improve financial resilience and outcomes. This research focuses on amplifying swing models such as Cash Flow Management (CFM), Solutions (CFS), Dynamics (CFD), Boosters (CFB), Innovations (CFI), and Strategic (CFS) - on cash flow dynamics in a volatile economic climate. By examining the relationship between these models and determinant variables, the study aims to provide insights that can assist companies in achieving financial resilience and outcomes. The data were collected from finance and accounting representatives of 200 companies ((manufacturing (107), services (56), and trade (37)) in Kosovo in 2023 (quarters 1, 2, 3, and the first two months of quarter 4), while processing was done through exploratory factorial, reliability, and multiple regression analyses conducted using SPSS and AMOS software. The results of the study reveal a significant relationship between each cash flow model and the determinant variables. This highlights the importance of these models in comprehending cash flow dynamics within a volatile economic climate. Factors such as optimization strategy clarity, continuous monitoring, effective working capital management, accurate financial decision-making, and technological improvements contribute to positive cash flow. Additionally, precise management of fluctuations, financial advantage, cooperative departmental approaches, and effective communication also play a role in cash flow dynamics. By extending swings models, the study provides valuable insights that can assist firms in achieving financial resilience and overcoming the challenges of a volatile economic environment.
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