Abstract:
This study seeks to investigate the impact of budgetary goal characteristics on the performance of private companies located in the Amata City - Chonburi Industrial Estate. A quantitative research method was employed, targeting staff members, supervisors, or managers involved in budget preparation or related activities within companies in the automotive, steel, metal, plastic, electronics, and electrical manufacturing sectors. Data was gathered through a questionnaire distributed to 118 companies. The relationships between the variables were analyzed using multiple linear regression, with a significance level set at 0.05. The findings reveal that the clarity of budgetary goal setting is positively associated with return on assets (ROA), as indicated by a correlation coefficient of 3.492, a t-value of 2.462, and a p-value of 0.015. This implies that a greater focus on clear budgetary goals leads to higher returns on assets. Moreover, the challenge characteristic of budgetary goal setting shows a positive relationship with total revenue, with a correlation coefficient of 0.274, a t-value of 2.278, and a p-value of 0.025, suggesting that increased emphasis on challenging goals enhances total revenue. Consequently, it can be concluded that the characteristics of budgetary goal setting, specifically clarity and challenge, are significantly and positively related to the performance of private companies in the Amata City Industrial Estate, Chonburi, at a 0.05 significance level.