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  INFLUENCE OF ENERGY “MARITSA IZTOK” ON THE PRODUCTION OF ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

  Environmental pollution leads to degradation and loss of habitats and can be considered as part of a global threat. Biological Diversity in Bulgaria is affected in varying degrees by different forms of pollution - contamination of soil by agricultural and industrial activities, water pollution (chemical pollution, industrial pollution, etc.), ... Environmental pollution leads to degradation and loss of habitats and can be considered as part of a global threat. Biological Diversity in Bulgaria is affected in varying degrees by different forms of pollution - contamination of soil by agricultural and industrial activities, water pollution (chemical pollution, industrial pollution, etc.), pollution by solid waste. The extraction of raw materials for industry leads to the excavation of a huge amount of rocks, quarries are being developed to limestone and marble mining, factories were built on fertile lands and others. Consequently, the landscape is changing, growing deserts, vegetation is destroyed and animals. Applying the principles of sustainable development in different locations, regions and countries in the world as a whole, will help solve many global problems.

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  INVESTIGATING THE TOURIST FIRM INFORMATION SYSTEM CAPABILITIES FOR ADAPTATION TOWARD CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

  New Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption for effective tourist information systems is an extremely imperative and indispensable process. It will allow increasing the range of clients’ services, to improve business organization, to decrease the costs, to raise the effectiveness of partners’ interaction and to receive a wide ... New Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption for effective tourist information systems is an extremely imperative and indispensable process. It will allow increasing the range of clients’ services, to improve business organization, to decrease the costs, to raise the effectiveness of partners’ interaction and to receive a wide access to a variety of information resources. For the purpose of this scientific-practical research a special system of criteria for assessment of tourist firms’ information systems has been developed. The project team has investigated the information systems of 100 tourist firms and hotels. As a result of this research some solutions for raising the effectiveness and information service quality have been suggested. Some issues about online services, reservation and geographical systems were discussed and how they contribute for tourist product and services personalization.

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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.