The use of flexible methods in managing the economic security of organizations against the background of global market fluctuations

Abstract

Given the turbulence of global markets and the increasing uncertainty of the economic environment, the issues of ensuring the economic security of organizations are of paramount importance. This study examines the potential of using flexible management techniques to increase the adaptability and sustainability of companies in a dynamically changing environment. The paper analyzes the theoretical foundations of the concept of economic security, as well as modern approaches to risk and threat management at the micro level. Special attention is paid to agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and the possibilities of their integration into the economic security management system. The empirical basis of the study was the data from a survey of 120 companies in various sectors of the economy operating in the territory of the Russian Federation. The sample included both large corporations (with over 1,000 employees) and representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. To collect primary information, a questionnaire method was used, as well as a series of in-depth interviews with top managers and economic security specialists. The data was processed using the statistical package SPSS 23.0. The results of the study showed that 67% of the sample companies have already implemented certain elements of flexible methods in one form or another. At the same time, there is a positive relationship between the level of «agile maturity» of an organization and indicators of its financial stability (Pearson correlation coefficient r=0.72; p<0.01). At the same time, only 24% of respondents noted the presence of comprehensive flexible security management systems in their companies. The main barriers are lack of competencies (58%), organizational inertia (53%) and limited resources (44%). Nevertheless, the vast majority of participants (91%) are convinced of the need for further development of campaigning practices for timely adaptation to global challenges and threats. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the development of a conceptual model of flexible management of an organization's economic security, synthesizing modern management frameworks with classical methods of risk management and crisis management. The proposed model is universal and can be implemented by companies of various scales and industry specifics. The results of the study are of high practical importance and can be used to increase the stability of domestic business in a turbulent market environment.