Integrating Economics, Management, Finance, and Taxation: A Systematic Literature Review of Cross-Disciplinary Drivers of Organizational Performance
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This study aims to synthesize and integrate insights from economics, management, finance, and taxation to identify cross-disciplinary drivers of organizational performance. Using a qualitative systematic literature review approach, the study examines peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, and authoritative policy reports published in recent years, complemented by seminal theoretical works. The analysis employs thematic synthesis to map dominant concepts, theoretical frameworks, and empirical patterns that explain how economic environments, managerial capabilities, financial governance, and tax strategies interact to shape organizational outcomes. The results indicate that organizational performance is not driven by isolated functional factors but emerges from the alignment of stable economic and institutional contexts, integrative managerial decision-making, sound financial management, and strategic yet compliant tax practices. The key finding reveals that cross-disciplinary integration enhances performance resilience, transparency, and long-term value creation, particularly in increasingly complex and regulated environments. This study contributes by providing an integrative conceptual foundation that supports future empirical research and offers strategic insights for managers and policymakers seeking sustainable organizational performance.
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