Year 2010, Issue 4
Date published6.12.2010
Table of content
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Nonka Bogomilova
Religious Strands in the Capitalist Spirit and in the Western Civilization: Max WeberSummary: The author analyzes Max Weber’s approach to religion as part of the German sociologist’s general theoretical task: the analysis of the distinctive features of Western Civilization. In this theoretical perspective the article... The author analyzes Max Weber’s approach to religion as part of the German sociologist’s general theoretical task: the analysis of the distinctive features of Western Civilization. In this theoretical perspective the article examines Weber’s approach to the other world religions (in the studies on the economic ethics of world religions) and specifically his comparisons between them and the formation and values of Western civilization. Weber involves religion in seeking the answer to his “network of questions” (R. Bendix); religion appears as the moral component influencing the “worldly” behaviour of individuals as members of a particular status group. The article presents Weber’s interpretation of the great religious systems, which was centred on the status groups of religious leaders; this approach is a challenge to the Marxian interpretation of religion as merely a reflection and product of economic relations in society. One other important element of Weber’s self-reflecting method is also stressed: the fact that he examined religions separately, not as part of an interconnected historical chain and in consecutive order, as Toynbee would later do. The article examines in a critical light the frequent overemphasizing in literature of the role Weber assigned to religion for the birth of the capitalist spirit. The interaction between material factors and interests, and spiritual ideas and incentives characterizes the essence of Weber’s approach to the analysis of social phenomena: the birth and specific features of capitalism and the particularities of Western Civilization.DOI: -
Maya Lambovska
A Model for Performance Evaluation of Responsibility Centers in the OrganizationSummary: This article presents a model for performance evaluation of responsibility centers in the budgetary management process of the organization. The model is based on sophisticated instruments, including classical management tools and... This article presents a model for performance evaluation of responsibility centers in the budgetary management process of the organization. The model is based on sophisticated instruments, including classical management tools and contemporary mathematical tools of theory of fuzzy logic and fuzzy subsets. The model is presented conceptually and methodologically (by algorithm for implementation). One possible application of the model is illustrated in four versions by an example for a cost center operating in uncertain and stable / dynamic environment.DOI: -
Mariana Drumeva
Demographic-economic Face of Svishtov at the Beginning of Bulgarian RenaissanceKeywords: ancient town of Novae, medieval fortress, demographic outlook, policulture, crafts, fishing, Sultan’s estate (hass), state regulation of economic life in the Ottoman Empire, foreign trade, customs regimeSummary: The present paper attempts to outline the demographic and economic outlook of the town of Svishtov from ancient times to the beginning of the Bulgarian Revival. The data throwing light on these issues are relatively scarce and can... The present paper attempts to outline the demographic and economic outlook of the town of Svishtov from ancient times to the beginning of the Bulgarian Revival. The data throwing light on these issues are relatively scarce and can be found in archaeological excavations in the vicinity of the town, in published historical documents, foreign travelogues and in researches on the town of Svishtov and the economic-historical development of Bulgarian lands. The study is a survey and aims to summarize and systematize the present information from historical sources and historical-geographical research on the problems posed. Thus the prerequisites for the increased role of the town during the Revival can be more fully and more precisely explained.DOI: -
Elena Yordanova
Organizational Culture and Ethical ValuesJEL: M14Summary: Material raises the question of the importance of ethical values and organizational culture that is extremely important status in terms of construction and development of new socio-economic relations in society in a globalized... Material raises the question of the importance of ethical values and organizational culture that is extremely important status in terms of construction and development of new socio-economic relations in society in a globalized economy XXI v.In modern management science has become view that culture is considered a leading factor in economic development. This demonstrated profound changes in thinking in the humanitarian field and the formation of a new type of government relations and communication management based on shared values between the manager and subordinates in the organization.DOI: -
Ivaylo Stoyanov
Indicators to Managing High Tech EnterprisesSummary: In the crisis circumstances, technological enterprises can win if they change the way to make successful business. Therefore we think that they give a new meaning the rules for sustainable development. The fetch must be concentrates... In the crisis circumstances, technological enterprises can win if they change the way to make successful business. Therefore we think that they give a new meaning the rules for sustainable development. The fetch must be concentrates not only the customers needs. That is one of the possibilities for successful business. Because they change repeatedly their needs, the organizations not always be react in time. In this point of view high tech enterprises must be recognize the indicators that influence for successful management.DOI: -
Nora Nikolaeva
Post-crisis or Back to the Future and BeyondSummary: The main goal of the article is to define the fundamental reasons due to which the world’s leading economy has fallen into the conditions of global crisis. The advantages of the philosophy of spiritual pragmatism are revealed in... The main goal of the article is to define the fundamental reasons due to which the world’s leading economy has fallen into the conditions of global crisis. The advantages of the philosophy of spiritual pragmatism are revealed in search of valuable foundations of the modern world. The article is considering the need of spiritual and valuable reincarnation and the possibilities of economic alternatives and a better thinking along this line. The latter have been represented through the prism of holistic approach.DOI: -
Ludwig Von Mises
Human Action, Part Six, Chapter XXVIII. Interference by taxationKeywords: human action, taxationSummary: To keep the social apparatus of coercion and compulsion running requires expenditure of labor and commodities. Under a liberal system of government these expenditures are small compared with the sum of the individuals' incomes. The... To keep the social apparatus of coercion and compulsion running requires expenditure of labor and commodities. Under a liberal system of government these expenditures are small compared with the sum of the individuals' incomes. The more the government expands the sphere of its activities, the more its budget increases.DOI: