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  Empirical Analysis of the Economic Concentration Within the Largest Bulgarian Companies for the Period 2006-2013

  The article provides a descriptive analysis of the economic concentration and inequality among the 100 largest companies in the Bulgarian non-financial sector in the period from 2006 to 2013. For this purpose, data used are sales and number of employees provided by the annual ranking Capital 100. Established statistical measures of concentration ... The article provides a descriptive analysis of the economic concentration and inequality among the 100 largest companies in the Bulgarian non-financial sector in the period from 2006 to 2013. For this purpose, data used are sales and number of employees provided by the annual ranking Capital 100. Established statistical measures of concentration and disparity are applied to the data: concentration ratio, Herfindahl index and Gini coefficient. The empirical results suggest stabilization of the positions of the 10 largest companies, but at the same time growing importance of companies in the second half, i.e. of these with positions from 51 to 100.

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  Resistance to Organizational Change in Socio-Psychological Aspect

  Organizations are forced to change constantly. Employees react to the occurring organizational changes in a different manner. Where there is negative attitude, there is also resistance. It can be discussed in various aspects. In this article we will place the emphasis on its socio-psychological aspect. Our aim is to point out the main ... Organizations are forced to change constantly. Employees react to the occurring organizational changes in a different manner. Where there is negative attitude, there is also resistance. It can be discussed in various aspects. In this article we will place the emphasis on its socio-psychological aspect. Our aim is to point out the main socio-psychological reasons for resistance, the forms it can take, as well as the measures which can be taken to prevent it or restrict it.

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  Reflective Practice and Personal Development Planning for Undergraduates Studying Business and Economics

  This paper looks at reflective practice and personal development planning both from and academic and business point of view. As will be demonstrated, these skills are of fundamental importance to students wishing to pursue a career in the business world in order to properly reflect on their current practice and to further develop their knowledge ... This paper looks at reflective practice and personal development planning both from and academic and business point of view. As will be demonstrated, these skills are of fundamental importance to students wishing to pursue a career in the business world in order to properly reflect on their current practice and to further develop their knowledge and skills in a knowledge-economy based environment where human capital can be seen to be their most valuable asset. Firstly, the definition and process of reflective practice will be examined in both the academic and professional world. Personal development planning will then be examined in its relation to reflective practice and how it has already been implemented in the UK. Finally, we will look at how these processes and activities can be integrated into the academic environment.