Сборник доклади от Първа международна научна конференция „Предизвикателства пред съвременните организации, свързани с постигане на устойчивост: Знание и иновации в управлението и функционирането“
First International Scientific Conference “Sustainability Challenges in Modern Organizations - Knowledge & Innovation in Management & Operation” Proceedings
Contributor(s): Venelin Terziev (Editor), Evgeniy Stoyanov (Editor), Radostina Bakardjieva (Editor)
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Education, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Communication studies, Sociology, Human Resources in Economy, Business Ethics, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Сдружение „Академия за иновации и устойчивост“
Keywords: sustainable development; social policy; social and economic development; competitiveness; human capital;
Summary/Abstract: Proceedings of the First International Scientific Conference “Sustainability Challenges in Modern Organizations - Knowledge & Innovation in Management & Operation” is an edition including papers presented at the conference event on 12 December 2015, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
- E-ISBN-13: 978-619-7246-06-3
- Page Count: 285
- Publication Year: 2016
- Language: English, Bulgarian
Социалните и икономическите политики в период на активни трансформации в България
Социалните и икономическите политики в период на активни трансформации в България
(Social and economic policies in a period of active transformations in Bulgaria)
- Author(s):Venelin Terziev
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Economy, National Economy, Socio-Economic Research
- Page Range:9-40
- No. of Pages:32
- Keywords:labor market; employment; unemployment; active social programs
- Summary/Abstract:The political changes of the early 90s of the twentieth century in Bulgaria laid the foundations for a real labor market and major reforms in the hitherto existing social protection systems and the development of human capital. The transition from centrally planned to a market economy in Bulgaria is expressed in massive transformations in the ownership and structure of the national economy. In these adverse economic conditions the formation of the labor market and social protection policies went through many twists because of the inconsistent policy of frequently changing governments and their different attitude towards policies on unemployment and employment. Next years, acquiring the features of a developed market economy, the national economy get opportunities for further integration to the current global economic and social processes. At the same time the opportunities are widened for participation in the common European and global networks, schemes, different initiatives which unite efforts to overcome the economic and social problems. The latest financial and economic crisis of 2008 found Bulgaria insufficiently prepared to implement an integrated approach to the social sphere, and in particular in the development of the labor market, social protection and human resources according to changing unfavorable macroeconomic environment. In practice, applied are various measures and programs borrowed from foreign experience in an attempt to approbation on regional and national level without having made a preliminary comprehensive analysis. Current study makes a profound analyses of the characteristics of labor market development in Bulgaria and development of the active social policies in these periods of active transformations in social and economic spheres.
Challenges to labor market development in Bulgaria
Challenges to labor market development in Bulgaria
(Challenges to labor market development in Bulgaria)
- Author(s):Venelin Terziev, Stefan Stanchev
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Economy, National Economy, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research
- Page Range:41-62
- No. of Pages:22
- Keywords:labor market; employment; unemployment; policy
- Summary/Abstract:The paper examines challenges to labor market in the Republic of Bulgaria. The analyses of its development from the beginning of the transition to the market economy, structural changes in employment and unemployment, individual labor supply and policy of building a functioning labor market reveal specific factors of the unemployment and the growth in the country. Current problems are dicussed and general conclusions about future development are drawn on the basis of the examined aspects of labor market development influenced by the periods of economic development and the place and the roles of labor market policies in the general economic policy.
Development of active social policies in Bulgaria
Development of active social policies in Bulgaria
(Development of active social policies in Bulgaria)
- Author(s):Venelin Terziev, Stefan Stanchev
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Economy, National Economy, Human Resources in Economy
- Page Range:63-79
- No. of Pages:17
- Keywords:labor market; social policy; employment; unemployment; labor force
- Summary/Abstract:The paper discusses the development of social policies in the Republic of Bulgaria. Employment policies and measures are examined in conection to the national governmental policies and in conditions of some major changes in economic and social life in the transition to a market economy and joining the EU. Active social policy is characterized in its different aspects, as well as different approaches on employment and unemployment regarding labor force and in comparison to the passive policies. The lessons learnt during preparation, organization and implementation of the programs and measures of labor market policy are a valuable experience on which basis conclusions are made about the functioning of labor market and the link to social and economic development, as well as priorities of future development are set.
По някои въпроси на доказването и доказателствената тежест в производството за защита от дискриминация
По някои въпроси на доказването и доказателствената тежест в производството за защита от дискриминация
(On some issues of proving the burden of proof in the proceedings for protection of discrimination)
- Author(s):Ana Dzumalieva
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
- Page Range:81-109
- No. of Pages:29
- Keywords:discrimination; non-discrimination; burden of proof
- Summary/Abstract:The right to non-discrimination is a right to any legal entity / a subject to be a bearer of rights equal to the rights set out in the regulations under one and the same conditions, coupled with achieving and safeguarding the measure of freedom and the equality in dignity. Therefore any difference created based on discriminatory sign would entail a violation of this law. The protection of the right of non-discrimination is a guaranteed law opportunity to protect a subject when deprived of the constitutionally established right. The question of burden of proof is a matter for the consequences of unproven. Objectively, the burden of proof is to the right and obligation of the determining authority to announce as undelivered that legal consequence, whose legal fact is not proven. In the final result due to the burden of proof the solution will appear as a sanction against the party that claims renounced legal consequence, and as protection to the party, which has challenged the denied legal effect by the court. This impact on the legal rights of the parties implies the subjective nature of the burden of proof. Its very name originates from the adverse consequences of unproven to the party claiming legal consequence but unsubstantiated by fact. The study presented discusses some issues of proving the burden of proof in the proceedings for protection of discrimination through the examples of Bulgarian law and experience.
Негативното влияние на тежките административно–наказателни санкции и неадекватното стимулиране на безработицата за развитието на малкия и среден бизнес в България
Негативното влияние на тежките административно–наказателни санкции и неадекватното стимулиране на безработицата за развитието на малкия и среден бизнес в България
(The negative impact of severe administrative penalties and inadequate stimulation of unemployment for development of small and medium-size enterprises in Bulgaria)
- Author(s):Kiril Chalakov
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Economy
- Page Range:111-116
- No. of Pages:6
- Keywords:market economy; state policy; social policy
- Summary/Abstract:The economy of a country is built taking into account the actual effect on the market. Supply and demand are fundamental principles for the distribution of the resources of the national economy. The political system should stimulate the development of a market economy, adoption of laws protecting private property, allowing free trade, promotion of competition, proper regulation on extraction and utilization of productive resources, to build a real consistent with the production capacity of the economy social protection of the population and minimizing supreme-operative role of the state in regulating the relations between the subjects on the labor market. Current study makes an analyses of the current operating system in Bulgaria providing recommendations for the necessary government actions to overcome shortcomings.
Нови подходи и решения за повишаване конкурентоспособността на предприятията и регионално иновационно развитие
Нови подходи и решения за повишаване конкурентоспособността на предприятията и регионално иновационно развитие
(New approaches and solutions for increasing competitiveness of enterprises and regional innovation development)
- Author(s):Konstantin Madzharov
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Economy, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Socio-Economic Research
- Page Range:117-152
- No. of Pages:36
- Keywords:transfer of innovation,; knowledge; synergy; competitiveness
- Summary/Abstract:The presentation discusses the current social and economic situation in Bulgaria imposing the need of application of new approaches and instruments in establishment of knowledge and innovation based economy, raising competitiveness of enterprises and achievement of a balanced regional development. Through the example of the concept of foundation of the Trakia National Agrarian Technology Park good practices having great potentials of contribution to sustainable development are considered.
Оценяването като активен метод за усъвършенстване на малкия бизнес
Оценяването като активен метод за усъвършенстване на малкия бизнес
(Evaluation as an active method for improving small business)
- Author(s):Evgeniy Stoyanov
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Economy, Business Economy / Management
- Page Range:153-164
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:evaluation; small business; method
- Summary/Abstract:The paper considers "small business" as one of the most persistent phenomena in the Bulgarian economic system. The focus of attention is placed on assessment as a nature, a technology and a method of development of small businesses. For this purpose, the value of the business and its varieties are generally scrutinized. Based on the review of the main existing methods a proposal is made of a method that not only has high relevance but provides also an opportunity many answers to be acquired in small business.
Факторна обосновка за усъвършенстването на финансовия контрол
Факторна обосновка за усъвършенстването на финансовия контрол
(Factor justification for the improvement of financial control)
- Author(s):Evgeniy Stoyanov
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Economy, Business Economy / Management, Accounting - Business Administration
- Page Range:165-184
- No. of Pages:20
- Keywords:control; analysis; environment
- Summary/Abstract:The paper focuses on the environment in which financial control develops and improves. This broad and elastic in content term becomes logical specifics and in that connection decomposition of the environment inwards is realized. The analysis makes it possible to detect and identify as key ones those specific characteristics that determine the formation and structuring of financial control in its familiar look both in form and content. The aim of the exposition is to present the financial control as an element of the socio-economic system and as an appropriate and intellectual product of the conscious striving to improve the social processes.
Контролираното управление на конфиликтогенност и общественото развитие
Контролираното управление на конфиликтогенност и общественото развитие
(Controlled management of conflict generation and social development)
- Author(s):Evgeniy Stoyanov, Stoyan Tranev
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Economy, Business Economy / Management
- Page Range:185-196
- No. of Pages:12
- Keywords:conflict; management; analysis; control; conflict generation
- Summary/Abstract:The paper considers the opportunity any public process to develop and solve specific rivalries of influencing forces. It is thus imposed the term "conflict generation". Tracing its evolution shows not only how it has occurred, but how in various epochs its content changes. The purpose is through an appropriate analysis to create the mindset that any indication of a conflict can cause attention from management and activate the control function, interpreted as preventing the manifestations of deviant behavior of individuals or personality formations perceived generally as active social, economic and political subjects.
Предизвикателства и перспективи пред обучението по технологични дисциплини
Предизвикателства и перспективи пред обучението по технологични дисциплини
(Challenges and perspectives to the training in technological subjects)
- Author(s):Branko Sotirov, Venelin Terziev
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Education
- Page Range:197-207
- No. of Pages:11
- Keywords:knowledge; skills; competences; teaching; learning; training
- Summary/Abstract:The paper presents development, modern challenges and recent trends in technological training on university level through the experience of the Faculty of mechanical and manufacturing engineering of Angel Kanchev Ruse University. Courses providing technical and technological knowledge and skills in higher education are analyzed from different points of view – teaching university students from specialized in the field of machines and technology faculties and department and those enrolled in specialties from other professional spheres needing basic competences in technology in correspondence to relevant subjects of study. The organization and the implementation of technological training is discussed as a two-fold process of teaching and learning oriented to competences’ acquirement according to social and business needs. Ways of overcoming the mismatch between provided and sought knowledge and skills on labor market are recommended focusing on synergy interactions between participating parties and good practices at universities considering policies and strategies in both national and European scope setting the development of education and training according to the adopted priorities of intelligent, sustainable and inclusive growth.
Ролята на човешкия капитал в изграждане на икономика, основана на знанието
Ролята на човешкия капитал в изграждане на икономика, основана на знанието
(Role of human capital in development of knowledge-based economy)
- Author(s):Nikolay Ninov
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Economy, National Economy, Business Economy / Management, Human Resources in Economy
- Page Range:209-215
- No. of Pages:7
- Keywords:management; human capital; knowledge-based economy
- Summary/Abstract:In times of dynamic changes and comprehensive transformation of the social environment and subjects of management several problems inevitably arise in which undoubtedly a key one shines behind - that of the crisis in management. The essence of the latter is related to the partial or complete absence of organizational experience operating in fundamentally new conditions, lack of understanding of the dynamic processes influencing decision making, irrational behavior for template transfer and application of foreign experience, aptitude to compromise, use of "morally" outdated management approaches built in traditional forms of organization, management style and ways of behavior and thinking that remain unchanged regardless of the highly dynamical business environment.Therefore, the requirements to the organization's staff are constantly increasing, which requires a reassessment of the considered as constant management models and adoption of conceptually new organizational solutions in this area. The paper discusses the role of the human capital in knowledge-based economy providing conclusions and recommendation on the importance of its development. The creation of human capital having “new skills for new jobs"”is possible if higher education, research centers and companies pool their efforts to build the managers of the future and ensure the competitiveness of the knowledge triangle “education - science – innovation”.
Миграцията – рискове за устойчивото развитие в страните на Европейския съюз
Миграцията – рискове за устойчивото развитие в страните на Европейския съюз
(Migration – risks for sustainable development in the EU countries)
- Author(s):Tode Todev
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Economy, Supranational / Global Economy
- Page Range:217-240
- No. of Pages:24
- Keywords:challenges; immigration; risks; sustainability
- Summary/Abstract:Oversight or deliberate omission, but the United Nations program to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development in 2030 is not consistent with ongoing and gaining speed migration. This program is not consistent with the increasing importance of one factor whose impact on the European continent, and especially the member states of the European Union, will grow. This factor is immigration. Immigration is a global phenomenon. On the one hand, it is a result of globalization, on the other hand, it is due to the existence of dictatorial regimes, civil wars, military conflicts, etc., where the life of the individual is at real risk. Problems associated with the unprecedented in scale and intensity immigration is the biggest challenge for the European Union since its creation. What distinguishes the current wave of emigration from the previous along with the number of immigrants is that it is uncontrollable and it is difficult to predict its development. Risks associated with the mass immigration in the European Union are numerous and their impact and influence on the development of society and economy are still insufficiently explored. In the most general migration processes are associated with the following risks: a sharp increase in social tension in host countries; emergence of parallel societies which constitute one of the main obstacles to integration of immigrants; extremely high costs of integration of immigrants overloading the social system with all the ensuing consequences for financial stability in host countries; sharp increase of centrifugal forces and the associated danger of undermining the foundations of the European Union; dramatically increase the terrorist threat as a result of inefficient integration and immigration policy. The proposed measures to solve the problems caused by immigration are palliative in nature. It is noteworthy that the political and ruling elites in the countries of the European Union and its institutions focus their efforts primarily on reducing the severity of the problems associated with immigration, but not to their cardinal decision to eliminate the causes of this unprecedented in modern history migration. Current study makes the conclusion that the problem of migration can only be solved by economic way.
Религията като основен фактор в човешкия живот през третото хилядолетие
Религията като основен фактор в човешкия живот през третото хилядолетие
(Religion - a major factor in human life in the third millennium)
- Author(s):Petar Gramatikoff
- Language:Bulgarian
- Subject(s):Social Sciences, Theology and Religion
- Page Range:241-266
- No. of Pages:26
- Keywords:religion; sustainable development; crisis; poverty
- Summary/Abstract:Modern times are characterized by the rediscovery of religion as a factor in human life. Many different forms of religiosity are updated, revive and thrive. This return to religion, however, not only has a positive effect. Modern religious reality is multifaceted and reveals both the best and the worst of human nature. New religious movements and their invasion and expansion are probably one of the most surprising events of the twentieth century and early twenty-first century and the third millennium. For the last three or four generations the new religious movements are deployed in multinational and global scale and have become significant cultural, social, religious and political factors. The paper makes analyses of contemporary challenges before the humanity from the point of view of the influence of regions and poses some significant questions to future sustainable development. The paper includes as a supplement “Common ground and differences of view between the Bretton Woods institutions (World Bank and IMF) and the World Council of Churches (WCC)” - translated in Bulgarian summary of the current situation of the discussions between the management of the Bretton Woods Institutions (BW Institutions) and the WCC facing what has been identified as a common basis and (in brackets) differences in viewpoints. The study reflects the "work in progress" in the ongoing dialogue between the three organizations. Central to the common ground is the clarification of common concern on the fight against poverty - an important task of the dialogue between institutions and BW-WCC is the need to increase the effectiveness of the efforts to reduce poverty.
How to reduce our carbon footprint and thus contribute to the environmental and human well-being?
How to reduce our carbon footprint and thus contribute to the environmental and human well-being?
(How to reduce our carbon footprint and thus contribute to the environmental and human well-being?)
- Author(s):Velizara Kaleva
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies
- Page Range:267-269
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:carbon footprint; environment; sustainable
- Summary/Abstract:Current paper focuses on the primary reason of the global warming and suggests some ways of reducing the carbon footprint. Simple changes in our everyday lives can help slow climate change — including reducing our energy consumption, choosing to travel sustainably, and being conscious of what we purchase. By being sensible we will help the environment which is a matter of primary concern for our well-being.
Road infrastructure problems and how to deal with them
Road infrastructure problems and how to deal with them
(Road infrastructure problems and how to deal with them)
- Author(s):Velizara Kaleva
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economy, National Economy
- Page Range:271-273
- No. of Pages:3
- Keywords:infrastructure; transport; development
- Summary/Abstract:Every day big cities worldwide face major infrastructure problems. The subject of current paper focuses on the ways of dealing with these problems and improving the safety of the roads. Roads are critical component of every city’s transportation infrastructure. It is a key element for economic growth and development. The efficient infrastructure guarantees the trouble-free movement of people, goods and services and also attracts centers of production and consumption. It also enables a better connection between regions. However a numerous cities worldwide face some major infrastructure problems. Governments are struggling to pay for maintenance for aged and deteriorated bridges and roads. Many airports and seaports are in danger of becoming obsolete. The deterioration of existing facilities constrains the economic development. The future challenges are to improve the capability of infrastructures to respond in the best possible way to the increase of transport demand but, at the same time, there is the need of an increased attention and a deeper effort towards both environmental issues and climate change. But actually the true challenge is to target the research towards the discovery of solutions that could help solving both problems.
Values and benefits of tree planting
Values and benefits of tree planting
(Values and benefits of tree planting)
- Author(s):Velizara Kaleva
- Language:English
- Subject(s):Economy, Energy and Environmental Studies
- Page Range:275-279
- No. of Pages:5
- Keywords:environment; ecology; economic development; crisis
- Summary/Abstract:The subject of the current paper is focused on the economic, ecological and environmental advantages of tree planting and why it is so important to take care of them. We live in tough times. The world is facing economic difficulties. We don’t produce enough to sustain ourselves and we import much more than we export. And it seems that people are unaware of the upcoming crisis. The problems which many ecologists recognize are the many weather changes that are putting us to the test. The climate brings great unpredictability in weather particularly expressed in extremes of hot in summer contrasted by severe cold in winter. Every summer we face violent rainfalls and the costs of damages are too high to pay. Flooding may cost people’s businesses which of course cause human misery. Instead of finding solution to the problem, we are putting pressure on health care services. It is not surprisingly that in times of economic crisis the natural environment suffers. It is easier to pretend that this matter is less of priority to humans but the truth is that we are responsible for preserving and maintaining healthy environment. If we invest in a vibrant and thriving natural environment, we would have the power to regenerate and reinvigorate the local economy.