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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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  OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING REVERSE LOGISTICS IN BULGARIA

  The study aims to reveal the opportunities of implementing reverse logistics in enterprises in Bulgaria. In order to achieve the aim, the following tasks are defined: to clarify the nature of concepts; to adapt and implement the methodology for studying the implementation of reverse logistics in enterprises; to determine the degree of importance ... The study aims to reveal the opportunities of implementing reverse logistics in enterprises in Bulgaria. In order to achieve the aim, the following tasks are defined: to clarify the nature of concepts; to adapt and implement the methodology for studying the implementation of reverse logistics in enterprises; to determine the degree of importance of reverse logistics; to conduct a graphic and correlation analysis of long-term objectives and clarify the role of reverse logistics in the strategy for development of enterprises; to identify and analyze the motives and barriers to the implementation of reverse logistics. The main thesis is that the implementation of reverse logistics in Bulgarian enterprises is not a priority in the objectives and strategies of top management due to existing external and internal barriers, and in future it will be treated as an opportunity for more efficient use of resources invested and for achieving sustainable growth. The results show that the surveyed subjects cannot precisely define the role of reverse logistics for achieving their long-term objectives and this affects the development of their strategy. The motives for implementing reverse logistics in Bulgarian enterprises are divided into three groups – social, marketing and resultant motives, and the main external barriers are ‘lack of tax incentives’ and ‘administrative obstacles by institutions’. The leading internal barrier is ‘insufficient commitment of management’

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  STUDYING THE USE OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PLATFORMS AS PART OF THE TRAINING IN THE ‘BACHELOR’ EDUCATIONAL-QUALIFICATION DEGREE – ‘PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION’ AND ‘STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS PLANNING’

  The main purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of electronic learning platforms as an appropriate innovative tool to support students’ training in the educational-qualification degree ‘Bachelor’ – ‘Public Administration’ and ‘Strategic and Business Planning’ .The main tasks are related to: identifying the consumer characteristics of ... The main purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of electronic learning platforms as an appropriate innovative tool to support students’ training in the educational-qualification degree ‘Bachelor’ – ‘Public Administration’ and ‘Strategic and Business Planning’ .The main tasks are related to: identifying the consumer characteristics of students; studying the consumer attitudes toward the additional online electronic resources offered; assessing the satisfaction of students trained in the educational-qualification degree ‘Bachelor’ in ‘Public Administration’ and ‘Strategic and Business Planning’ with the use of the innovative educational platforms, and defining specific recommendations and measures to increase student satisfaction with the electronic educational resources. The thesis is that the specialized e-learning platforms are applicable as an innovative tool to assist learning in the educational-qualification degree ‘Bachelor’ – ‘Public Administration’ and ‘Strategic and Business Planning’ by increasing the quality of knowledge and practical skills of students in the course of the learning process and their competitiveness in the labour market. The study systematizes the results of the quantitative analysis of the attitudes of students towards the additional e-learning platforms. To solve the problems revealed by the survey specific recommendations and measures are outlined to help build a creative learning process