SWOT ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF FOOD ENTERPRISES APPLICATION OF ANALYTICAL METHODOLOGY

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The article presents the content and essence of the concept of economic security, the theoretical part of the issues of ensuring economic security at enterprises, and a practical analysis of economic security at Tashkent Oil and Gas Combine JSC. Key words: Economic security, enterprise, commercial secret, analysis, corporate resources. Today, the socio-economic development of countries around the world is significantly different in its meaning and content from previous stages. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) baseline forecasts, which are based on the assumption that the spread of the coronavirus pandemic will stop in the first half of this year and that economic activity will gradually resume from the second half of the year, the world economy is expected to shrink. that the Uzbek economy is showing signs of growth during such changes in the global economy as a result of the pandemic is the result of the properly developed action strategy for the five priority areas of development of the Republic of Uzbekistan in 2017-2021 and the implemented economic policy. The term "economic security" is currently widely used in economics. The term "economic security" has also been applied to the activities of economic entities in the banking and financial production sectors of the national economy or its constituent parts. Different interpretations of the concept of "economic security" are given in scientific literature and textbooks. A group of scientists defines the content of this concept as the state of economy and power institutions capable of guaranteeing sufficient defense potential of the country, social orientation of state policy, protection of national interests.1 At the enterprise level, "Economic security" refers to the enterprise's ability to withstand internal and external influences, to maintain stability in production or service provision, and to withstand strong competition, thereby strengthening and expanding its position in the market. Currently, the economic security of business entities is protected by the Law on "Trade Secrets" adopted on June 18, 2014. Regulated by the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Article 3 of the Law defines the concept of “Trade Secret” as follows: “ Trade secret is information that has commercial value in the fields of science and technology , production, finance and economics, and other fields due to its lack of information being known to third parties , and that is not freely available on a legal basis, and the owner of this information takes measures to protect its confidentiality.” 2Based on the definition given in this Law, legal entities have certain trade secrets related to their activities and ensuring their economic security. 1Economic safety. Production, finance, banking. M.: ZAO "Finstatinform", 1998, p.12 2 Uzbekistan Republic of Legislation chamber by on June 18 , 2014 acceptance made and Senate on August 28 , 2014 approved Uzbekistan Republic of law . 1 06 6 International scientific journal ISSN: 2181-3906 «MODERN SCIENCE АND RESEARCH» 2025 VOLUME 4 / ISSUE 6 / UIF:8.2 / MODERNSCIENCE.UZ All information related to economic security at enterprises and ensuring its reliable protection are the responsibility of business entities. In theory, the economic security of the enterprise is determined by evaluating the following: - assessment of compliance with the minimum level of internal and external threats. - assessment of resource potential and possibilities of its development. - production of the enterprise Assess the competitiveness of a product or service In order to implement measures to ensure the economic security of an enterprise, it is necessary to know the risks that threaten its security. To do this, it is necessary to study and analyze the parameters that characterize the economic security of an enterprise. However, it should be emphasized that one of the practical problems in this regard is the lack of a system of indicators for assessing the economic security of enterprises in the republic.3 In order to ensure economic security, it is necessary to analyze the current state of the enterprise in depth. The analysis consists of 2 stages and includes the following. These are: 1. Analysis of the external environment - this involves identifying factors that the enterprise cannot directly influence, but that have a negative or positive impact on its activities , and finding ways to prevent or adapt to them. 2. Analysis of the internal environment - the analysis of internal factors affecting the enterprise's activity is carried out. Although the data studied in the analysis of the external and internal environments are different, it is important to take into account their influence on each other. The following are taken into account in the analysis of the internal environment: the company's reputation; the quality of its products or services; market share; pricing policy; logistics; the quality of sales agents; geographical coverage; the