The main objective of this study is to evaluate financial strategies through the application of structural analysis, with a particular focus on identifying the most influential strategies in the banking sector. Data were collected using a mixed-method approach, combining structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with relevant experts. The mutual influence analysis technique, operationalized through the Mutual Effects Analysis Matrix, was employed to assess the interrelationships among the identified financial strategies. The research population consisted of bank managers in Iraq, with twelve experienced experts, including senior managers and financial specialists, participating in the study. This methodological approach enabled a systematic evaluation of both the direct and indirect effects of each strategy on the others, providing a comprehensive perspective on their strategic significance. The findings reveal that cost control strategies emerge as the most critical financial strategies, exerting the highest level of influence across the strategic network. This suggests that effective cost management not only improves operational efficiency but also strengthens the implementation and sustainability of other financial strategies. The results provide valuable insights for policymakers and banking executives in Iraq, highlighting the importance of prioritizing cost control measures as a central pillar of financial strategy formulation and implementation.
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Hussein Alhameedawe,H. A. and Fathi,M. R. (2024). Evaluation of Financial Strategies Based on Structural Analysis. Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science, 6(4), 245-254. doi: 10.47176/TDASS.2024.245
MLA
Hussein Alhameedawe,H. A. , and Fathi,M. R. . "Evaluation of Financial Strategies Based on Structural Analysis", Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science, 6, 4, 2024, 245-254. doi: 10.47176/TDASS.2024.245
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Hussein Alhameedawe H. A., Fathi M. R. (2024). 'Evaluation of Financial Strategies Based on Structural Analysis', Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science, 6(4), pp. 245-254. doi: 10.47176/TDASS.2024.245
CHICAGO
H. A. Hussein Alhameedawe and M. R. Fathi, "Evaluation of Financial Strategies Based on Structural Analysis," Transactions on Data Analysis in Social Science, 6 4 (2024): 245-254, doi: 10.47176/TDASS.2024.245
VANCOUVER
Hussein Alhameedawe H. A., Fathi M. R. Evaluation of Financial Strategies Based on Structural Analysis. TDASS, 2024; 6(4): 245-254. doi: 10.47176/TDASS.2024.245
