Scientific Center of Innovative Research, International Conference on Corporation Management-2025

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RISK-ORIENTED APPROACH TO ANTI-CRISIS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF POST-WAR ECONOMIC TURBULENCE
Oleksandr Zakharov


Abstract


In the post-war period, Ukraine’s economy has entered a state of profound structural turbulence, caused not only by the destructive consequences of armed conflict but also by the continuous transformation of internal and external operating conditions. The loss of production capacities, disruptions in logistics chains, an unstable financial system, and growing uncertainty demand that enterprises go beyond basic adaptation and instead adopt fundamentally new approaches to strategic management. As a result, risk-oriented management exceeds the traditional perception of a tool for avoiding danger and is transformed into a proactive decision-making mechanism that becomes integral to the strategic development of businesses.

The implementation of a risk-oriented approach involves the formation of a new managerial paradigm focused on systematic risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and integration into all levels of governance—from operational to strategic. This approach not only helps avoid critical losses but also allows risks to be reinterpreted as potential growth points. Within the context of Ukraine’s post-war recovery, risk management acts as a driver of resilience, strengthening an enterprise’s adaptability to volatile environments.

The study systematizes five key categories of risk that are particularly relevant in a post-war economy: operational, financial, personnel-related, institutional, and reputational. For each risk category, the research identifies specific examples, probability of occurrence, impact levels, and response priorities. This typology allows enterprises to develop a structured risk portfolio and determine which threats require immediate intervention and which should be addressed through long-term strategic planning.

The key conclusion of the study is that risk is not a static phenomenon. It constantly evolves under the influence of external and internal shifts, and thus requires a flexible and dynamic management system. The proposed three-tiered model for integrating risk management encompasses all levels of an anti-crisis strategy—operational, tactical, and strategic. It combines monitoring, budgeting, organizational transformation, and participation in partnership initiatives, enabling businesses to act proactively rather than simply respond to threats.

Risk-oriented strategizing in the context of post-war recovery is not only a managerial necessity but also a tool for building long-term competitiveness. It empowers businesses not merely to survive the crisis but to emerge stronger, more prepared for new challenges, and more resilient to future shocks. In this way, companies that embed risk management into their strategic logic help shape a new quality of management under conditions of continuous uncertainty.


Keywords


risk-oriented management; post-war recovery; anti-crisis strategy; business resilience; strategic adaptation; economic turbulence; uncertainty management; enterprise risk portfolio

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