A multidimensional review of the cash management problem

Area of Science:

• Finance
• Operations Research
• Management Science

Background:

• The cash management problem is a critical area in financial and operational research.
• Existing literature offers diverse perspectives on cash management challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review and analyze existing research on the cash management problem.
• To identify the core dimensions and contributions within the cash management literature.
• To pinpoint underexplored areas and formulate future research questions.

Main Methods:

• Literature review and synthesis of relevant academic papers.
• Identification and categorization of the main dimensions of the cash management problem.
• Multidimensional analysis of research contributions based on identified dimensions.

Main Results:

• Key dimensions of the cash management problem have been identified.
• A comprehensive overview of significant contributions to the field is presented.
• The analysis reveals gaps and areas requiring further investigation.

Conclusions:

• A structured understanding of the cash management problem landscape is established.
• The study provides a foundation for future research directions in financial management.
• Several open research questions are proposed to guide subsequent studies.