Formation of an Integrated Non-Agility Index of an Enterprise with Poor Agility for Efficient Management during a Downturn

Abstract

This study is dedicated to developing a tool for ranking enterprises according to their vulnerability during a downturn when deciding on the priority bailout support measures. Aim. This study aims to assess the vulnerability of enterprises during a downturn by developing a quantitative index of enterprise nonagility. Tasks. This study identifies the main features of enterprises with poor agility; generates quantitative assessments of the major factors that reflect the identified features; determines significant factors that can reduce the nonagility of an enterprise; develops an integral non-agility index for enterprises with poor agility based on the identified factors. Methods. A method of weighted assessment of the significant factors that affect the nonagility of an enterprise is used in order to develop an integrated index. Results. Seven factors that have a significant impact on the non-agility of an enterprise are identified. An integrated non-agility index is developed. The obtained integrated index can be used for building an efficient management system for an enterprise with poor agility during a downturn with the purpose of maintaining the enterprise’s primary activities and minimizing the impact of the downturn. For this purpose, it is proposed to use an integrated non-agility index as a controlled parameter in addition to the demand contraction index. Conclusion. The development of bailout support measures requires enterprise ranking according to their vulnerability during a downturn. Such ranking would allow efficient and timely support of enterprises with the purpose of maintaining their primary activities. The developed integrated non-agility index can serve as an appropriate tool for solving the problem of enterprise ranking.