METHODOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR DIAGNOSING THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL SECURITY OF AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS ENTITIES

Abstract

The article substantiates the conceptual and methodological framework for diagnosing the organizational and legal security of agricultural enterprises in Ukraine amidst the 2022–2025 systemic transformations. Under the legal regime of martial law, the agricultural sector faces unique challenges, including land tenure risks, mobilization processes (staff reservation), and evolving forms of agrarian raiding. The study shifts the paradigm of security from passive monitoring to an active strategic management tool aimed at achieving "safe states" through the formalization of management subsystems.

The author proposes a comprehensive four-stage diagnostic methodology: express diagnostics (monitoring of state registers), general diagnostics (operational audit), specialized diagnostics (in-depth analysis of land, tax, and labor components), and strategic diagnostics (scenario modeling). A critical contribution of the research is the development of a system of indicators tailored to the agricultural sector, including corporate security metrics, land tenure stability, and financial-legal indicators such as the Minimum Tax Liability (MTL) compliance.

To objectify the assessment, the study utilizes a 5×5 risk matrix and an integral level of security (ILS) calculation based on weighted coefficients. This data-driven approach allows management to categorize threats into four zones, from low to extreme, and prioritize resource allocation. The article highlights specific wartime legal risks, such as the criteria for "critical infrastructure" status and the vulnerability of digital corporate records to cyber-raiding. The findings suggest that transitioning from reactive to proactive and active management models is the only viable path for preserving the organizational integrity and asset potential of agricultural firms. The research concludes that further digitalization of diagnostics through Big Data and automated legal monitoring systems will be crucial for the long-term resilience of Ukraine's agrifood sector.