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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

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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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  STUDYING THE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS FOR MASTER’S DEGREE FULL-TIME STUDENTS’ TRAINING AND RESEARCH

  This study is focused on examining the opportunities for improving the conditions for Master’s degree full-time students’ research and the prospects for future wider inclusion of that component in the training. Preserving and developing the position of D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics on the market of Master’s degree educational products requires ... This study is focused on examining the opportunities for improving the conditions for Master’s degree full-time students’ research and the prospects for future wider inclusion of that component in the training. Preserving and developing the position of D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics on the market of Master’s degree educational products requires constant research and use of different options for improving the quality of the elements of the educational process. Researching the opportunities for future broader integration of students’ research in their training is a prerequisite for improving competitiveness in the future. The sustainability of the research results is guaranteed by introducing the results, ideas and suggestions in science, practice and teaching process. First, the theoretical research in the provision of Master’s degree educational products/services is complemented. Second, particular measures for improving the equipment and infrastructure used for training are implemented. Third, possible solutions are offered for better integrating the research of Master’s degree full-time students to the overall process of their training