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  TYPES OF HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURES AND MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURES FOR INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS IN ENTERPRISES

  This article proposes a new approach to the classification of management structures and costs in the innovation system of an industrial plant. The need for the establishment of a new classification of the types of management structures has been argued based on an analysis of literature sources. With the differentiating of unexplored management ... This article proposes a new approach to the classification of management structures and costs in the innovation system of an industrial plant. The need for the establishment of a new classification of the types of management structures has been argued based on an analysis of literature sources. With the differentiating of unexplored management structures, some of their most typical characteristics have been defined. A concept for management costs in industrial plants and possible methods for their reduction have been presented. Specific proposals have been indicated to reduce management costs which are presented in the following areas: improving the qualifications of employees; changing the specialisation of managers; changing the number of managers in the hierarchy; changing the optimal rate control; increasing the rate of exchange of information flows between performers and managers; rearranging the hierarchy; reducing workplace organisational costs.

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  CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MARKET BEHAVIOUR OF BULGARIAN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES

  Due to the complex and dynamic situation in commodities markets, Bulgarian industrial enterprises need to apply more flexible and efficient approaches in order to adapt promptly to contemporary challenges. Industrial enterprises seek to demonstrate behaviour which will enable them to maintain and expand their market positions, respond adequately ... Due to the complex and dynamic situation in commodities markets, Bulgarian industrial enterprises need to apply more flexible and efficient approaches in order to adapt promptly to contemporary challenges. Industrial enterprises seek to demonstrate behaviour which will enable them to maintain and expand their market positions, respond adequately to changes in consumer demand and react to increasing competition. The aim of this article is to examine the market behaviour of Bulgarian industrial enterprises on the basis of theoretical and empirical research and to summarise some of the specific features of this market behaviour.

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  AN OUTLINE OF HARD AND SOFT PARTNERSHIPS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

  This research is in two sections. The first promotes the possible types of partnerships and emphasis is placed on business relations. It also introduces the phenomenon of a ÒÐÐ (Trans-Pacific Partnership). It defines the characteristics of hard and soft partnerships. The second part develops a set of tools for the analysis and evaluation of ... This research is in two sections. The first promotes the possible types of partnerships and emphasis is placed on business relations. It also introduces the phenomenon of a ÒÐÐ (Trans-Pacific Partnership). It defines the characteristics of hard and soft partnerships. The second part develops a set of tools for the analysis and evaluation of partnerships. For this purpose, two matrices are proposed. The first is for researching the issue of international levels with two vectors. The second matrix discusses intercompany partnerships which involves three dimensions: the type of partnership, the level of internationalization and the size of the companies.