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  STUDENTS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDES FOR STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND/OR FOR IMPLEMENTING ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS

  The purpose of this study is to present the results of an empirical study of the attitudes and intentions of students from D. À. Tsenov Academy of Economics, the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies for starting a small business, on the basis of which to identify opportunities for positive impact on students’ entrepreneurial behaviour. In ... The purpose of this study is to present the results of an empirical study of the attitudes and intentions of students from D. À. Tsenov Academy of Economics, the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies for starting a small business, on the basis of which to identify opportunities for positive impact on students’ entrepreneurial behaviour. In this regard several tasks are set: to investigate the views of the respondents, to compile a profile of students in terms of the defined problems and to propose ideas for adequate effects. The main research thesis that is defended is that by exploring and identifying students’ entrepreneurial attitudes and intentions, the knowledge and skills for successful management of their own business it is possible to create conditions, including through training, for the successful realization of entrepreneurial initiatives. Based on the study the following key results are achieved: respondents’ opinion is studied, a students’ profile is drawn, and opportunities are identified to improve students’ attitudes, knowledge, skills and competencies for starting their own business and/or implementing an entrepreneurial idea

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  RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF INTERACTIVE METHODS OF TEACHING IN CONTINUING EDUCATION

  This paper presents the results of a conducted study on the usage of interactive teaching methods in the continuing education at the ‘D. A. Tsenov’ Academy of Economics – Svishtov. The focus of the study is the application of interactive teaching methods based on modern electronic resources in continuing education. In order to meet the objective, ... This paper presents the results of a conducted study on the usage of interactive teaching methods in the continuing education at the ‘D. A. Tsenov’ Academy of Economics – Svishtov. The focus of the study is the application of interactive teaching methods based on modern electronic resources in continuing education. In order to meet the objective, the study examines relevant theoretical, strategic and other planning documents at national and European level. An empirical study is conducted that aims to explore the views of the students in different structures of the continuing education at the Academy on the usage of the interactive teaching methods. The results are the basis for formulating conclusions and proposals for improvement of the continuing education. The main research thesis is that the use of interactive teaching methods is a modern approach whose broad application and continuous improvement in the continuing education of the ‘D. A. Tsenov’ Academy of Economics will contribute to the formation of adequate professional skills among students, increase their opportunities for realization on the labour market and in their specific professional activity

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  ETHICS AND COMPETENCE IN MANAGEMENT

  This study aims to define the principal theoretical and empirical aspects related to the position of ethics and competence in management. In this respect, the main objectives that we have set are: to research and define the significance of the problem; to outline the major possibilities provided by ethics and competence for the achievement of a ... This study aims to define the principal theoretical and empirical aspects related to the position of ethics and competence in management. In this respect, the main objectives that we have set are: to research and define the significance of the problem; to outline the major possibilities provided by ethics and competence for the achievement of a more sustainable managerial process and to bring forward ideas for a more effective application of ethics and competence in organizational development. The scientific and research thesis that we aim to defend is related to the possibility for developing good managerial practices for influencing behaviour which are based on competence and ethical relationships by using adequate training in ethical behaviour and developing a suitable code of ethics. On the basis of the research, we have achieved the following principal results: we have theoretically summarized conceptual formulations of ethics and competence in contemporary management, we have outlined the role and significance of ethical relationships and competence for effective communication in organizations, and we have made recommendations for the application of good managerial practices creating a favourable socio-psychological work climate