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  VOLUNTEERISM IN BULGARIA – STATE, TRENDS AND PROSPECTS

  The objective of the study is to research the state and trends of volunteerism in our country and to outline the prospects for development. In this respect, the main tasks are as follows: to research and summarize the latest theoretical formulations and normative documents on the discussed topic; to present an objective analysis of the current ... The objective of the study is to research the state and trends of volunteerism in our country and to outline the prospects for development. In this respect, the main tasks are as follows: to research and summarize the latest theoretical formulations and normative documents on the discussed topic; to present an objective analysis of the current situation in Bulgaria regarding the existing perception of and attitude towards volunteerism; to carry out a survey among volunteers, which will shape up the profile of the Bulgarian volunteer and the parameters of the existing practice; to define the condi¬tions imposing the need for confirming volunteerism as an important element in overcoming the consequences of the financial and economic crisis and as a tool for social inclusion of disadvantaged groups. The main research thesis that is defended is that in our country volunteerism is acknowledged as a useful and significant activity for the European community, state and society, and it is expected to play an even more significant role in the support of important social systems of the European countries in the future. The survey we have carried out focuses on individuals who perform volunteer activities within volunteer organizations or individually. The state of volunteerism as a phenomenon is outlined and ideas and recommendations for its development in the new economic realities are formulated.

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  BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM ADOPTION IN A HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

  The basic idea of the research is inspired by the vivid controversy about the quality of higher education and the unsatisfying position of the Bulgarian higher educational institutions in the international and European charts. However, there is free potential for better institutional management of the educational institutions within the framework ... The basic idea of the research is inspired by the vivid controversy about the quality of higher education and the unsatisfying position of the Bulgarian higher educational institutions in the international and European charts. However, there is free potential for better institutional management of the educational institutions within the framework of the autonomy secured by law. This potential can be found in the presence of large datasets. Intelligence systems need to be established in the universities in order to have systematic and automatic integration, data processing and analysis of these large datasets. The objective of the research is to present the capabilities of the business intelligence system that has been developed and established at the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Svishtov. Such system would dramatically increase the capacity of the academic leaderships for taking prompt, informed, well-grounded and proactive governing decisions – to be more adequate regarding the more and more dynamic and rival educational environment, as well as the rapidly changing learning needs of the students.

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  POWER DECISIONS AND BEHAVIOURAL APPROACHES FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS IN MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

  In today’s conditions of globalization, it is not enough to achieve sustainability of management and administration. The application of innovative methods and approaches related to decisions and behaviour leads to competitive management and administration. Thus, business organizations survive and increase their efficiency. The objective of this ... In today’s conditions of globalization, it is not enough to achieve sustainability of management and administration. The application of innovative methods and approaches related to decisions and behaviour leads to competitive management and administration. Thus, business organizations survive and increase their efficiency. The objective of this study is to examine the possibilities of power decisions and behavioural approaches for achieving sustainability and competitiveness in management and administration. The thesis that is defended is the achievement of sustainability and competitiveness in management and administration through power decisions and behavioural approaches. In order to justify the main objective, the following tasks are set in the study: 1. Studying and analyzing the categories of ‘power’ and ‘behaviour’ in management and administration; 2. Revealing the relationship between power and behaviour and sustainability and competitiveness in management and administration; 3. Describing power decisions as a factor to achieve competitiveness in management and administration. As a result of the study, the objective is achieved; conclusions and recommendations are also made to justify the thesis.