Business Management

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  PROFILING SCHEME FOR “POTENTIAL STRESS”

  It is a daily task for management to design jobs, pay systems, job descriptions and other aspects of organizational functioning. But by including a profiling of employee’s potential workplace stress, companies could improve “the daily health” of employees and support a healthy and motivated organization underpinning a satisfactory company ... It is a daily task for management to design jobs, pay systems, job descriptions and other aspects of organizational functioning. But by including a profiling of employee’s potential workplace stress, companies could improve “the daily health” of employees and support a healthy and motivated organization underpinning a satisfactory company performance. Drawing an employee’s stress profile would enable the manager to address the workplace stress prior to it actually happens, which would be beneficial for both the employee and the company. The aim of the paper is to suggest a profiling scheme for “potential stress” based on 12 so-called “stress boosters”. The profiling should be viewed upon as an operational tool, which managers can use in their daily management of both employees facing a potential risk of becoming stressed, but also to support the process of hiring new employees.

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  TECHNOLOGICAL THEORIES IN ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT: EVOLUTION AND APPLIED ASPECTS

  The contemporary stage of social development is characterized by the widespread adoption of technologies that contribute to the effective advancement of business and the economy as a whole. The successful application of these technologies in economic and managerial practices necessitates an exploration of past ideas and experiences, which are ... The contemporary stage of social development is characterized by the widespread adoption of technologies that contribute to the effective advancement of business and the economy as a whole. The successful application of these technologies in economic and managerial practices necessitates an exploration of past ideas and experiences, which are subsequently to be theoretically conceptualized and enhanced. In this context, the objective of the current article is to trace the evolution of technological theories, pinpoint some unresolved issues, and emphasize the need for further investigation within the realm of managerial technologies. To achieve this objective, a retrospective examination of technological theories has been undertaken, analyzing fundamental theoretical and practical aspects of management technologies. As a result of this investigation, a shift has been identified from specialized towards comprehensive managerial technologies, the more significant characteristics have been systematized, and main elements and trends in modern managerial technologies have been analyzed.

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  BUILDING A CONCEPT FOR CYBER SECURITY OF AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION IN BULGARIA

  Background: The topic of cyber security of organizations is becoming more relevant for modern societies. In that area, both scientific research and practical applications of various platforms, technologies, and tools for guaranteeing security levels have undergone serious development in recent years. The research objective is based on a study of ... Background: The topic of cyber security of organizations is becoming more relevant for modern societies. In that area, both scientific research and practical applications of various platforms, technologies, and tools for guaranteeing security levels have undergone serious development in recent years. The research objective is based on a study of leading literature sources and the accumulated experience in the subject area to propose and approve an adequate model for ensuring cyber security of an educational institution. Methods: Different organizations adopt different approaches and apply different methods to create systemic conditions for ensuring cyber security. The methods used in the research are based on the specifics of the business processes that take place in the organizations. Based on them, the specifics of educational organizations are highlighted, which determine the creation of a relevant concept of cyber security with appropriate technological measures. Results: The concept proposed in the present study is based both on the current legal framework of the European Union and the Republic of Bulgaria, as well as on good practices and approaches in the subject area. The concept has been implemented and the presented results prove its usefulness for the educational organization. The period to which the empirical part of the study refers is 2022-2023. Conclusions: The main results of the study are in the direction of achieved monitoring of the external perimeter of the organization, implemented monitoring of user behaviour, risk management of information assets, and increased cyber security of the organization.