The System of Product Quality Control as a Factor of Crisis in Economic Security of Meat Packing Plants of Ukraine

The purpose of the study is a disclosure of the essence of a product quality control system, as a component of economic security and means of crisis prevention for meat packing plants. The following objectives are defined in the research: to explore the theoretical basis of product quality and quality systems within the enterprise and describe the impact of product quality on the probability of a crisis and the economic security of meat packing enterprises of Ukraine. In the study, the place of product quality system in the structure of economic safety within meat packing enterprises of Ukraine is found. The economic essence of notions of "quality" and "quality system" are disclosed. The main factors influencing the quality of the product are outlined. It was provided a clear definition of economic substance of these concepts, as well as identified the major classifications, which should contribute to further scientific development of crisis management mechanisms needed when providing economic security and sustainable development of meat packing enterprises of Ukraine.