The presented study analyzes the modern models of geographically distributed organizational and economic systems and specific aspects of strategic management of these systems.Aim. The study aims to examine the specific aspects of strategic management of such modern forms of geographically distributed organizational and economic systems as clusters and special economic zones.Tasks. The authors examine the nature and features of the major modern forms of geographically distributed organizational and economic systems, namely, clusters and special economic zones; identify innovative models within these forms: priority development areas, industrial, commercial, and technological parks, technopolises, innovation centers, etc.; substantiate methodological approaches to the strategic management of these innovative formations in general as well as formation of the corresponding organizational management structures and a set of strategies of different hierarchical levels.Methods. This study uses general scientific methods of cognition and strategic management methods to examine geographically distributed organizational and economic systems and their innovative models and to propose a set of hierarchical strategies for the development of innovative formations.Results. In the current context of formation and development of the Russian digital economy, clusters and special economic zones are becoming increasingly widespread forms of geographically distributed organizational and economic systems. This has facilitated the emergence of various innovative models of the corresponding systems: priority development areas, industrial, commercial, and technological parks, technolopolises, innovation centers, technology transfer centers, business incubators, etc. In view of these models, the authors present the specific aspects of their strategic management and provide recommendations on the structure and functions of strategic management bodies – supervisory boards and managing companies. The authors also propose a system of strategies of different hierarchical levels for such formations, including areas for the application of advanced digital and marketing technologies.Conclusion. Economic development has led to the emergence of new forms of geographically distributed organizational and economic systems – clusters and special economic zones. The study substantiates methodological approaches to the strategic management of these innovative formations in general as well as formation of the corresponding organizational management structures and a set of strategies of different hierarchical levels.
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