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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36887/2415-8453-2024-4-62

Rudnichenko Yevhenii,
Doctor of Science in Economics, Professor, Professor of the Department of Management and Administration,
Khmelnytskyi National University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9407-2026
Korbut Dmytro,
PhD student, the Department of Management and Administration,
Khmelnytskyi National University
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8463-5112

JEL classification: M 21

In the context of the constant multi-vector dynamics of the modern economic environment, domestic business entities increasingly face challenges that require prompt responses and profound transformations of their structures, business processes, and managerial decision-making. In this regard, the issue of forming an adaptive mechanism and managing crisis transformations becomes particularly relevant. The study aims to substantiate the essence of adaptation as an integral component of industrial enterprise management in conditions of instability, as well as to identify mechanisms that contribute to enhancing their resilience to crisis changes. The category of «adaptation». like many other terms, entered economic science from biology, as it is used in the natural sciences to describe the process of an organism adjusting to changing external conditions, a set of morphological, physiological, behavioral, and other characteristics that enable it to maintain an optimal way of life under existing conditions. In today’s dynamic business environment, adapting quickly and effectively is far more important to success than traditional competitive advantages such as cost leadership or product differentiation. So, in nature, all organisms must adapt to their environment to survive, which implies the need to constantly change their behavior or structure to accommodate changes in climate, competitors, or other species competing for resources. But, unlike species that adapt naturally over generations, modern businesses have very little time. They must actively and continuously change their mindset and culture to embrace adaptability as individuals, organizations, and society. These philosophical concepts form a valuable approach to business adaptation, where internal resilience and flexibility in making new decisions are important. Stoicism teaches how to overcome challenges, while Darwinism explains why adaptation is a key condition for survival. In a dynamic environment, companies that apply these principles cannot only withstand crises but also use them as a catalyst for growth. This approach allows businesses to remain competitive, innovative, and resilient to change.

Keywords: Adaptability, transformations, industrial enterprises, stoicism, Darwinism.

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The article was received 18.10.2024