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  OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPLICATION OF ANALYTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN BULGARIAN ENTERPRISES

  Analytical information systems and technologies are modern and innovative software solutions, which could support managers of business organizations in making managerial decisions. The present study aims to prove their significance in improving the competitiveness of enterprises. It also aims to explore the technological preparedness of Bulgarian ... Analytical information systems and technologies are modern and innovative software solutions, which could support managers of business organizations in making managerial decisions. The present study aims to prove their significance in improving the competitiveness of enterprises. It also aims to explore the technological preparedness of Bulgarian enterprises to implement new software analytical solutions. It emphasizes on the two most popular analytical technologies: On-line Analytical Processing (OLAP) and Data Mining. The main tasks of the study could be summarized in: establishing the problems of Business Information Systems exploitation in Bulgarian enterprises, revealing the usage level of analytical software by them, determining the company profile of enterprises which have successfully implemented analytical solutions, establishing the current state of information infrastructure and possible perspectives for implementation of innovative analytical technologies. The conclusion is that Bulgarian enterprises have the necessary information infrastructure for implementation of analytical software, but the level of its application and the effectiveness of its exploitation are not high enough.

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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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  FLEXIBLE EMPLOYMENT IN BULGARIAN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

  The specific parameters and dynamic changes in the environment in which industrial business organizations operate highlight the need for greater use of flexible forms of employment. This mainly provokes the increasing interest of both researchers in different scientific fields and managers and practitioners. This study presents the results of the ... The specific parameters and dynamic changes in the environment in which industrial business organizations operate highlight the need for greater use of flexible forms of employment. This mainly provokes the increasing interest of both researchers in different scientific fields and managers and practitioners. This study presents the results of the 2012 empirical study of flexible employment. The object of the study are the business organizations listed in Section 10 under Classification of economic activities – 2008 „Manufacture of food products“, and the focus of the study is on the flexible forms of employment. The managerial assessments of the scope and extent of the use of flexible forms of employment, the challenges facing them as well as the problems accompanying them are systematized and analysed. The dynamics in the number and structure of the employees of business organizations resulting from applying the forms is tracked. Ideas for expanding and capitalizing on opportunities and applying various forms of flexible employment are presented. The expected benefits of implementing the proposals are highlighted.