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  THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCE IN THE PROCESS OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL RESEARCH OF BULGARIAN COMPANIES)

  International business today relies heavily on the effectiveness of cross-cultural communication skills besides the good knowledge of foreign languages. The efficient combination of foreign language skills and the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of cultural differences is of paramount importance in the field of international economic ... International business today relies heavily on the effectiveness of cross-cultural communication skills besides the good knowledge of foreign languages. The efficient combination of foreign language skills and the knowledge, understanding and acceptance of cultural differences is of paramount importance in the field of international economic relations. The paper presents a study on the level of intercultural competence among Bulgarian business people and the main intercultural obstacles faced by managers and employees and an analysis of their opinion regarding certain cases of workplace relationships in terms of intercultural communication.

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  PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEPOSIT INSURANCE SYSTEM – GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES

  The interest in deposit insurance systems as instruments that enhance the stability of the banking system was stirred after the 60s, although the first such system was established in 1829 in New York. Often, governments start thinking about the problem of guaranteeing depositors' savings when they face the bankruptcy of a certain bank and ... The interest in deposit insurance systems as instruments that enhance the stability of the banking system was stirred after the 60s, although the first such system was established in 1829 in New York. Often, governments start thinking about the problem of guaranteeing depositors' savings when they face the bankruptcy of a certain bank and anticipate serious problems in their banking sector. In this study we discuss the main conceptual issues related to the organization, operation and updating of such systems, based on a critical analysis of international experience and best practices in this field. The practice in Bulgaria remains outside the scope of our study, because our system for guaranteeing bank deposits was established after 1998 and is relatively modern since it is based on the best international practices.

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  APPROACHES AND STRATEGIES FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF LARGE BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS

  The study presents the results of an empirical study of the behaviour of large Bulgarian non-profit organizations in terms of their human resources. First the conceptual methodical and organizational framework of the study is described. Then we present the overall "HR picture" and the systematized data related to the application of different ... The study presents the results of an empirical study of the behaviour of large Bulgarian non-profit organizations in terms of their human resources. First the conceptual methodical and organizational framework of the study is described. Then we present the overall "HR picture" and the systematized data related to the application of different approaches and the development of specific strategies in this area. Thus we define the main problems and the most important guidelines for effective human resource management in certain business organizations.