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  EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF MAJOR BUSINESS PRIORITIES OVER INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD

  Industry is at the forefront in the new growth model for the EU economy as it was formulated in the strategy "Europe 2020". Therefore this study attempts to investigate the main priorities facing the industrial enterprises. The aim of the study is to identify the trends of development of industrial management as a result of the change in economic ... Industry is at the forefront in the new growth model for the EU economy as it was formulated in the strategy "Europe 2020". Therefore this study attempts to investigate the main priorities facing the industrial enterprises. The aim of the study is to identify the trends of development of industrial management as a result of the change in economic realities, taking into account the influence of the dynamics of management challenges of the XXI century. The main tasks aimed at achieving the objective are associated with research and analysis of the key business priorities in the globalizing economy. An analysis is made of the problems and possibilities of entrepreneurial mergers and acquisitions as a modern way to achieve competitiveness in globalizing economies, as well as the need and ability of the management approach to organization. Various research arguments are studied regarding the components of entrepreneurship’s future. The object of the study is the expected business priorities in the second decade of the XXI century. Attention is paid to the innovation of industrial companies. As a result the study outlines the need for clear and precise rules and adequate training for effective management and confirms the thesis statement that a conceptual approach is needed for the implementation of the key functions of management in an international context as well as the necessary conditions for adequate managerial control.

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  THE NEW QUALITIES AND ROLE OF A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION MANAGER IN A KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY

  The purpose of this study is to present the main points of the transformation of industrial economy into a knowledge-based economy (KBE), emphasising on knowledge as a key element, and the new qualities and role of managers in business organizations (BO). The main goal is decomposed into four tasks: 1/ clarifying the nature and key elements of ... The purpose of this study is to present the main points of the transformation of industrial economy into a knowledge-based economy (KBE), emphasising on knowledge as a key element, and the new qualities and role of managers in business organizations (BO). The main goal is decomposed into four tasks: 1/ clarifying the nature and key elements of KBE, 2/ clarifying the nature of knowledge as the only source of high-quality power and specific human resource, 3/ presenting the new qualities of a BO manager and the aspects of his/her new role in the context of traditional roles; 4/ practical research on the attitude of Bulgarian BO managers to the requirements for new qualities and role and indirectly to the KBE. The paper advocates the idea that the transition to KBE has no alternative and it requires knowledge and trained people. The outcomes of the survey conducted with 74 managers, show in general low managerial culture and ignorance of KBE specificities and requirements.

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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.