METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS OF ENSURING ECONOMIC SECURITY OF COTTON-TEXTILE CLUSTERS

Abstract

This article explores the theoretical and methodological foundations of enterprise economic security and clarifies its conceptual essence within the modern business environment. The study defines the concept of economic security at the enterprise level by examining the broader categories of security and economic stability and by identifying their interrelationship with the strategic objectives, mission, and sustainable development of organizations. Particular attention is paid to the internal and external conditions that influence the formation of a secure economic system, including financial, production, technological, managerial, and market factors. The paper systematizes key drivers and determinants that strengthen economic resilience, as well as potential risks, threats, and destabilizing influences that may negatively affect business performance and competitiveness. Furthermore, the article proposes criteria and indicators for assessing the current state of enterprise economic security, enabling comprehensive evaluation, timely risk identification, and effective managerial decision-making. The findings contribute to the development of practical tools and approaches aimed at enhancing organizational stability, long-term sustainability, and strategic protection in an increasingly uncertain economic environment.