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  OPPORTUNITIES AND USE OF CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN MODERN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

  The main goal of this study is to research the current state of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems and their popularization and adoption in Bulgarian business organizations. To achieve the overall goal the authors set the following tasks: to review the ECM-related literature; to define the main concepts in this area; to analyze the ... The main goal of this study is to research the current state of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems and their popularization and adoption in Bulgarian business organizations. To achieve the overall goal the authors set the following tasks: to review the ECM-related literature; to define the main concepts in this area; to analyze the architecture and areas of application of ECM systems; to analyze the ECM current state based on a survey; and to explore the practical benefits and expectations of the ECM implementation. The basic scientific argument is that ECM has the potential to manage and control the information overload of modern business organizations. The main conclusions of this study are: the ECM functional model and structure are described; the state of ECM in business organizations in Bulgaria is examined.

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  IMPLEMENTATION OF MODERN FLT METHODS

  Motivation is an important factor in learning a second and foreign language. It is defined as the individual attitude, desire and efforts of the learner. Motivation is essential for achieving better language skills and increasing the capacity for learning since without motivation the learning capacity decreases. The research aimed to determine to ... Motivation is an important factor in learning a second and foreign language. It is defined as the individual attitude, desire and efforts of the learner. Motivation is essential for achieving better language skills and increasing the capacity for learning since without motivation the learning capacity decreases. The research aimed to determine to what extent and which motivational factors may be affected by the introduction of modern technical devices and information technologies in the teaching of a foreign language. To achieve this primary objective the team reviewed the existing publications in this field and conducted surveys with students, developed systems of training materials and provided interactive teaching aids. The results from the analysis of empirical data are summarized in conclusions and concrete proposals for improvement of the learning process.

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  STUDY OF BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS APPLICATION IN ORGANIZATIONS’ ACTIVITIES

  Various processes occur in every business organization creating outputs, which are consequently offered to customers as an end product or service. Customers, outputs and processes are constantly linked elements, and also a part of the whole policy of effective business financial management. Their capability to ensure expected outputs depends on ... Various processes occur in every business organization creating outputs, which are consequently offered to customers as an end product or service. Customers, outputs and processes are constantly linked elements, and also a part of the whole policy of effective business financial management. Their capability to ensure expected outputs depends on how well the processes of the company are designed or managed. The goal of the authors of this study is to explore the nature, state and problems, related to business process management systems. The idea advocated is that BPM systems are an inseparable part of any organization’s corporate information system. The tasks of the study are related to characterization of the nature of the process-oriented approach in business, description of the life cycle of BPM systems and the standards of their management, as well as investigation of the practical usage of BPM systems in Bulgarian organizations. In order to achieve the goals the authors reviewed a large number of literature sources and conducted a survey in 20 Bulgarian companies of different size and scope of activities.