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  CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EUROPEAN PRACTICE AND IN BULGARIA

  The aim of this study is to reveal some key aspects of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) in business practices. In this regard, the main research tasks relate to disclosure of its nature, presentation and summary of experience in this field. The arguments of the authors are that CSR describes the changes occurring as a result of the rapid ... The aim of this study is to reveal some key aspects of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) in business practices. In this regard, the main research tasks relate to disclosure of its nature, presentation and summary of experience in this field. The arguments of the authors are that CSR describes the changes occurring as a result of the rapid development of technology and the intellectualization of economies causing a change in the status and importance of individual businesses, because their successful operation vividly outlines the interrelationship between economic development and social welfare in all aspects and levels of manifestation. As a result of this study the popular “good practices" in Europe and Bulgaria in the field of corporate social responsibility are investigated. They are subjected to a thorough analysis in the context of the processes occurring at national, European and global levels.

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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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  INCREASING THE QUALITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING OFFERED TO LEARNERS STUDYING TOURISM-RELATED COURSES

  The present study is based on the thesis that foreign language teaching (FLT) and specialized economic courses should be interrelated. With reference to this the authors have set three research goals: to study students’ motivation and attitudes towards FLT and their specialized economic studies; to identify the possibilities for improving the ... The present study is based on the thesis that foreign language teaching (FLT) and specialized economic courses should be interrelated. With reference to this the authors have set three research goals: to study students’ motivation and attitudes towards FLT and their specialized economic studies; to identify the possibilities for improving the exchange of information between current and already graduated students and strenghtening the alumni relations; to monitor students’ realaization during their Bachelor and Master’s studies and after graduation. The specific tasks of the study are related to the development of additional materials and an instrument for researching and assessing learners’ motivation and attitudes towards FLT and their specialized economic courses. The results of the completed project include the development of approaches and a methodology for optrimization of the teaching process and increasing students’ motivation during the whole course of their studies; a methodology for a continuous monitoring of the needs and attitudes of students enrolled in the Agricultural Economy program; a handbook of English for Tourism for learners taking tourism-related courses.