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  INTERNATIONALIZATION OF THE WINE INDUSTRY COMPANIES IN BULGARIA

  Internationalization is a key indicator of the modern economic system. Researchers are trying to cover and analyze the occurring dynamics, but they do not always give an accurate answer and explanation of the issues that arise. In the wine industry the internationalization problems are many and are not sufficiently studied. The aim of the study ... Internationalization is a key indicator of the modern economic system. Researchers are trying to cover and analyze the occurring dynamics, but they do not always give an accurate answer and explanation of the issues that arise. In the wine industry the internationalization problems are many and are not sufficiently studied. The aim of the study is to highlight the internationalization prospects for wine companies in our country. The research tasks are to study the practice of internationalization, its form of manifestation in companies of the wine industry in Bulgaria and evaluate the factors affecting the companies in the industry in the process of internationalization. The main research thesis is that internationalization in the wine industry can be seen as a historically formed process that is still evolving and that shows stability over time. It is imposed through various forms of manifestation, the knowledge of which leads to increased competitiveness and success based on gained experience and knowledge. The study reveals the importance of internationalization in the wine industry for the development of the Bulgarian economy. The theoretical formulations clarifying this process are studied and the results of an empirical study carried out in the wine industry are presented.

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  COMPULSORY INSURANCE UNDER MARKET CONDITIONS

  Insurance is a specific business and as such it has its own regulations. Voluntary insurance is a rule the exception of which is namely the introduction of compulsory insurance. Compulsory insurance is introduced on the one hand, when there is a high risk of violating the public interest, and on the other hand, when the performance of professional ... Insurance is a specific business and as such it has its own regulations. Voluntary insurance is a rule the exception of which is namely the introduction of compulsory insurance. Compulsory insurance is introduced on the one hand, when there is a high risk of violating the public interest, and on the other hand, when the performance of professional duties of certain categories of individuals is associated with the risk of violating the rights of others. The purpose of this study is to highlight the positive features of compulsory insurance and to outline the basic organizational principles for its implementation. The main thesis advocated in the study is that compulsory insurance is not an obligation only of the insurer, but it is also the right of users of insurance services, ensuring security to carry out compulsory insurance under competitive market conditions. The thesis is proved through the task to investigate the current state of compulsory insurance as general conditions and market positions. The study achieves the following outcomes: an opportunity to identify practices in this area is provided; combining the scientific research and empirical dimensions of the issues defined regarding the principle of integration between the expertise of the academic staff of two departments of the Academy of Economics, the creativeness of doctoral students and the fresh ideas of students.

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  CLOUD-BASED E-LEARNING FOR THE NEEDS OF BULGARIAN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

  The purpose of this study is to examine the potential of the technologies of cloud computing and Web 2.0 for turning e-learning into an effective business practice for Bulgarian organizations. To achieve this objective, the authors solved the following tasks: studying the socio-economic aspects of e-learning and the use of cloud computing and Web ... The purpose of this study is to examine the potential of the technologies of cloud computing and Web 2.0 for turning e-learning into an effective business practice for Bulgarian organizations. To achieve this objective, the authors solved the following tasks: studying the socio-economic aspects of e-learning and the use of cloud computing and Web 2.0 in education; analyzing cloud-based e-learning models; examining the current status of e-learning in Bulgaria and the prospects for turning it into an effective business practice; proposing an authors’ model for cloud-based e-learning, suitable for the needs and peculiarities of Bulgarian organizations. The research thesis of the study is that cloud computing and Web 2.0 technologies have significant and multifaceted (technical, economic and social) potential for turning e-learning into an efficient business practice. For this purpose, Bulgarian organizations can adapt different strategies and models.