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  INCLUSIVE BUSINESS – A TOOL FOR POVERTY REDUCTION AND SOCIAL INCLUSION

  At the beginning of the 21st century in search of innovative solutions relating to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, particular attention is paid to the vulnerable layers of population with low incomes as a source of growth. Two expressions are in the focus of attention of researchers in search of synergy – inclusive business and bottom of ... At the beginning of the 21st century in search of innovative solutions relating to smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, particular attention is paid to the vulnerable layers of population with low incomes as a source of growth. Two expressions are in the focus of attention of researchers in search of synergy – inclusive business and bottom of the pyramid. The purpose of this study is to reveal opportunities for implementing international best practices in the field of inclusive business as a tool for poverty reduction and social inclusion. The realization of the goal set involves performing the main tasks: studying the level and factors of poverty; presenting models and best practices of inclusive business; specifying the fields of interaction between global goals for sustainable development, sustainable growth and inclusive business. The object of this study is inclusive business as a tool for poverty reduction and social inclusion. The subject of the study are business models for the implementation of inclusive business. The thesis argued is that: inclusive business is an innovative tool to tackle poverty and social inclusion. Through its implementation it is possible to achieve sustainable, innovative and inclusive growth. The sustainability of the topic of poverty is linked to the fact that poverty puts a lot of dominants in the world development. In search of solutions to overcome this the inclusive business appears to be a business model that has potentialities for application. Inclusive business is an innovative tool to tackle poverty and social inclusion

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  VARIETIES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT ACCORDING TO THE METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH

  The main purpose of this study is to research the existing methodologies for assessing carbon footprints and their application in agriculture in Bulgaria. The following tasks are defined: to study the existing standards; to systematize an approach for calculating the carbon footprint of the product; to distinguish between the terms ‘ecological’ ... The main purpose of this study is to research the existing methodologies for assessing carbon footprints and their application in agriculture in Bulgaria. The following tasks are defined: to study the existing standards; to systematize an approach for calculating the carbon footprint of the product; to distinguish between the terms ‘ecological’ and ‘carbon’ footprint; to research the opportunities for applying the lifecycle analysis in agriculture; to identify the extent of environmental statements in Bulgarian agriculture and to make recommendations for improving the current methods for measuring carbon footprints. The thesis is that the carbon footprint of agriculture must take into account the negative and positive impacts on the environment. Based on the study, the following results are achieved: basic concepts are clarified and the approach for calculating the carbon footprint is systematized. An analysis of ecological footprint of Bulgaria is made. It is found that the lifecycle analysis can be applied in agriculture. Environmental statements are not widespread in Bulgaria, and in agriculture – there is not an organization with such a statement. A proposal is made to improve the existing methodologies for assessing carbon footprints by taking into account the stocks of carbon formed

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  QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

  The globalization of social and economic life, the scarcity of resources for production, the increasingly high demands of consumers require a new look at quality standards. Quality management is linked to compliance with certain standards at national, European and international levels. The purpose of this study is to analyze the problems in ... The globalization of social and economic life, the scarcity of resources for production, the increasingly high demands of consumers require a new look at quality standards. Quality management is linked to compliance with certain standards at national, European and international levels. The purpose of this study is to analyze the problems in organizations related to quality and to propose solutions for their elimination. The tasks that are placed are: a description of the basic principles concerning quality; characterization of standardization and its benefits; description of eco-efficient management; analysis of resistance in a change in the quality standards; clarifying the nature of the investment for training of human resources. The research thesis is related to the fact that problems associated with quality management can harm the competitiveness and sustainability of organizations. This in turn requires rethinking of management, directing the action to environmentally efficient management and adaptation of personnel to the new situation. As a result of this study recommendations are given for organizations to address the existing quality problems