Year 2014, Issue 4
Date published11.12.2014
Table of content
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Julian Vassilev
Management of Network Security of a University Server by Analysis of Log FilesSummary: The purpose of this paper is to manage network security by analysis of log files of Apache web server. We try to detect problems related to network security. In theoretical terms various methods and tools for the analysis of log... The purpose of this paper is to manage network security by analysis of log files of Apache web server. We try to detect problems related to network security. In theoretical terms various methods and tools for the analysis of log files are studied. The given methodology for analysing log files is presented for the first time in this study. It can be applied in the analysis of log files on other web servers.DOI: -
Gergana Mihailova
Bank Efficiency in Bulgaria in the Period 2007-2013: Application of Parametric Method Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA)Keywords: bank efficiency, SFA analysisSummary: The study uses a nontraditional method for the measurement of bank efficiency - parametric method "stochastic frontier analysis" (SFA), to help analyze the efficiency of the entire banking system in Bulgaria and individual groups of... The study uses a nontraditional method for the measurement of bank efficiency - parametric method "stochastic frontier analysis" (SFA), to help analyze the efficiency of the entire banking system in Bulgaria and individual groups of banks by ownership. This method has been applied in numerous studies of bank efficiency in a group of countries, but it is not used for the purpose of measuring the efficiency of the Bulgarian banking system. The survey results show that foreign banks are the most efficient banks in the economy and determine the dynamics of the efficiency of the banking system. Their better performance is explained by the technology and experience they have.DOI: -
Emil Nikolov
Global Reporting InitiativeJEL: M14Summary: The article explores the most popular and dynamically developing structure for measuring corporate social responsibility, namely, the Global Reporting Initiative. Its first appearance and historical development are herewith... The article explores the most popular and dynamically developing structure for measuring corporate social responsibility, namely, the Global Reporting Initiative. Its first appearance and historical development are herewith scrutinized and investigated. GRI’s main principles and indicators are equally considered. Moreover, based on empirical research in terms of dynamics and territoriality, the article touches upon GRI’s expansion speed. The reasons for the relatively small number of companies in Bulgaria using this particular structure for reporting are also discussed.DOI: -
Boryana Ilieva Evlogieva
Democracy - a Current MythSummary: The present study is an attempt for a more critical look at the contemporary democracy, if it is reality at all. Public consciousness has built up its image on the ideas since the time of Aristotle up to present days. But the task... The present study is an attempt for a more critical look at the contemporary democracy, if it is reality at all. Public consciousness has built up its image on the ideas since the time of Aristotle up to present days. But the task is to have a look at and analyze the contemporary democracy from a more different position – this of the mythological thinking. The conclusion is that a huge discrepancy between the democracy as an idea, as a theory and the real organization and management of the society, is a fact. The idea has been developed and enriched since ancient times till nowadays, but is still far from its practical realization – something that turns it into a myth.DOI: -
Daniela Stoyanova
Research of Major Models of Organizational Change in the Modern OrganizationsSummary: This article aims to present the need for organizational change in the modern business organization. In order to achieve this goal, on the basis of analysis of the literature resources, an overview of some basic models of... This article aims to present the need for organizational change in the modern business organization. In order to achieve this goal, on the basis of analysis of the literature resources, an overview of some basic models of organizational change has been made. The main topic of the article is the classification of models of organizational change and outlining their basic ideas. The presented article is structured as follows: § Introduction. § The need for organizational change. § Cluster of models of organizational change: First group - Models for the study of organizational change; Second group - management models for organizational change. § Conclusion.DOI: -
Diyana Ivanova
Current State of Internal Control in Public Sector Organisations in the Republic of BulgariaJEL: Í83Summary: In the conditions of a global economic crisis, the need to protect public financial interests through effective, efficient, economical, legal and transparent management of public resources has become a topical issue we have been... In the conditions of a global economic crisis, the need to protect public financial interests through effective, efficient, economical, legal and transparent management of public resources has become a topical issue we have been increasingly aware of. The application of these fundamental principles in the practice of public management is achieved by optimisation of the management responsibility towards an adequate and effective internal control. The present paper discusses issues related to the need to control the management of public resources and in particular to the role, the importance and the practical application of financial management and control as a key mechanism in the management of public sector organizations in the Republic of Bulgaria.DOI: