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  PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE CONCEPT FOR VALUE-BASED MANAGEMENT OF BULGARIAN PUBLIC COMPANIES

  The evaluation of entrepreneur’s activities is directly related to the value of the company as a composite index comprising the interests of all stakeholders interested in its development. Value determination is a complex and continuous process, which is influenced by many factors in the course of time. Regardless of the difficulties related to ... The evaluation of entrepreneur’s activities is directly related to the value of the company as a composite index comprising the interests of all stakeholders interested in its development. Value determination is a complex and continuous process, which is influenced by many factors in the course of time. Regardless of the difficulties related to value determination, the management of the process of creation and preservation of value is a specific target, which more and more companies include in their strategies and practice. It is related to the value-based management concept. The paper substantiates the need for a research on the factors for efficient asset management, which increase the value of the companies. The empirical research was conducted with data for the public companies in Bulgaria included in the Dnevnik 20 index.

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  DEVELOPMENT OF A SYSTEM OF PROCEDURES FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANNING PROCESS IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS (ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL ASPECTS)

  The main goal of every business organization is to provide quality products and services to its customers. This is why the companies must constantly generate competitive advantages and improve their business processes. The planning processes management systems have a significant potential in terms of their capability of solving complex corporate ... The main goal of every business organization is to provide quality products and services to its customers. This is why the companies must constantly generate competitive advantages and improve their business processes. The planning processes management systems have a significant potential in terms of their capability of solving complex corporate problems and their utilization improves the efficiency and competitiveness of the business organizations - a fact that calls for the implementation of a certification of this managerial function. The creation of a system of procedures and regulations governing the corporate planning activities aims to ensure the quality of corporate planning and business growth in the conditions of constantly improving European planning practice. The research is focused on the corporate planning practice analyzed in terms of constant improvement of business processes and corporate planning concepts.

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  THE OUTSOURCING AT BULGARIAN COMPANIES (EMPLOYMENT, RISKS, EFFECTS)

  The present study is directed at establishing the employment of out-sourcing at Bulgarian companies as a business model and the risks and implications of its utilization. The results of the study indicate that the greater part of the economic agents apply outsourcing in various degrees and in various forms. The basic positive effects have been ... The present study is directed at establishing the employment of out-sourcing at Bulgarian companies as a business model and the risks and implications of its utilization. The results of the study indicate that the greater part of the economic agents apply outsourcing in various degrees and in various forms. The basic positive effects have been determined as a result of awarding external contractors with functions, activities and processes which beforehand were carried out by means of own resources within the company – higher quality of products/services, access to the specific knowledge and experience of the outsourcing partner, optimizing the number of personnel, lowering costs, etc… At the same time, the possible exposures when applying this business strategy were identified – leaking of internal information and know-how of the company, falling into dependence upon the outsourcing partner, failure to deliver on the outsourcing contract, etc… We have articulated a number of conclusions and substantiated ideas on the successful employment of outsourcing at Bulgarian companies.