SCIENTIFIC AND METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF FORMING VECTORS FOR ENSURING SOCIO-ECONOMIC SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENTERPRISES

Abstract

The purpose of the paper is threefold: to improve the scientific and methodological principles of forming vectors to ensure the socio-economic security and sustainable development of enterprises; to determine strategic vectors to ensure the socio-economic security of enterprises against the backdrop of war and the post-war period, and changes in tax and competition policy; and to forecast the socio-economic security of enterprises and determine ways to promote its growth in a digitalised environment. The article presents the findings of research by scientists into determining sustainable development trends and ensuring the socioeconomic security of enterprises. The scientific and methodological principles for ensuring socioeconomic security and the sustainable progression of enterprises have been improved. Strategic vectors for the sustainable development of enterprises, which are a prerequisite for advancing and strengthening their competitive positions, have been identified, as has the importance of adhering to the principles of social and corporate responsibility. The energy efficiency of enterprises has also been determined, and a list of vectors for ensuring their socioeconomic security, which is a prerequisite for stable functioning, has been formed. A forecast of the state of socioeconomic security has been made, and trends for its improvement have been identified. Methodology. To achieve the established purpose and tasks, a set of general scientific research methods was applied. The comprehensive use of these methods made it possible to carry out substantial research. Specifically, the following methods were used: analysis and synthesis; comparative analysis; grouping; economic-static methods; and the graphical method. Using analysis and synthesis and comparative analysis allowed the generalisation of scientists' findings on determining trends in sustainable development and ensuring the socio-economic security of enterprises. The comparative analysis method and grouping made it possible to determine a list of vectors for ensuring the socio-economic security of enterprises, as well as a set of vectors for their sustainable development. The use of economic-static methods made it possible to carry out diagnostics according to social and economic security indicators at the industry level in Ukraine. Using the graphical method allowed the data to be systematised and the results of the study to be presented visually. Results. Forecasting the social and economic security of enterprises is important in order to determine the probability of changes in indicators, identify threats and risks, and develop an effective system of arrangements to maintain a stable level of security and guarantee successful long-term development. According to the results of the socio-economic security forecast calculations, there is a need to develop long-term strategic trends for its provision. The scientific and methodological principles for forming vectors to ensure socio-economic security and the sustainable development of enterprises have been improved. This is achieved by adhering to a combination of approaches and stages, while taking into account trends in digitalisation and artificial intelligence. A set of strategic vectors has been formed to help enterprises adapt to an unstable market environment, minimise the impact of threats and increase competitiveness in the context of digital transformation, fluctuating taxes and changing competition policies. Alongside this, vectors for the sustainable development of enterprises are provided to promote corporate and social responsibility and ensure compliance with energy efficiency principles. Practical implications. The introduction of scientific and methodological principles for ensuring the socio-economic security and sustainable development of enterprises made it possible to identify a set of strategic vectors. The implementation of strategic vectors for sustainable development and ensuring socio-economic security at enterprises will contribute to reducing environmental risks, adhering to the principles of energy efficiency, preserving human capital, innovative development, financial and economic sustainability, and developing corporate responsibility, i.e., it will guarantee the development and implementation of arrangements for steady functioning. Alternatively, forecasting social and economic security is essential for identifying threats and adapting to them. Value / Originality. The article improves the scientific and methodological principles for forming vectors to ensure the socio-economic security and balanced development of enterprises. This guarantees stable economic progression and steady functioning by taking threats and risks into consideration, forming a sustainable level of security and creating a safe environment. It proposes strategic vectors for steadfast development and defines vectors for ensuring the socio-economic security of enterprises. A socio-economic security forecast was carried out, confirming the importance of implementing strategic vectors. The comprehensive use of these vectors aims to extend growth in enterprise performance far into the future, restore security, and ensure their continued activity.