Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Kamen Kamenov Author-Workplace-Name: D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Title: THE 10 DON’TS TO MANAGER’S EFFICIENCY Abstract: The study of human history reveals that all authorities share a common attribute (feature) – the pursuit to consolidate, preserve and reproduce their power. This principle applies to the behavior of managers, too, since they need to ensure the efficient performance of the organisations they are in charge of and survive as the heads of those organisations. When approached from a broader perspective, issues are further complicated by the intervention of the ego. Managers’ behavior is still rational and acceptable when the influence of their ego is within reasonable limits. Going beyond those limits may result in dictatorship and bureaucracy in the effort to retain their power. There are some fundamental rules which, if observed during the management process, could help managers and their teams avoid serious trouble. Classification-JEL: D91 Keywords: Journal: Economics 21 Pages: 3-30 Issue: 1 Year 2019 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10610/4136 Handle: RePEC:dat:econ21:y:2019:i:1:p:3-30 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Hristina NIKOLOVA Author-Workplace-Name: UNWE Title: INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES LEVIED IN AIR TRANSPORTION – CURRENT ISSUES AND PERSPECTIVES Abstract: The paper reviews the progress achieved so far in terms of applying the major principles of levying infrastructure charges in air transportation by analysing the charge rates in the country for access to airports and for air navigation services. It also comments on some problems arising in result of applying the current charge rates and suggests possible solutions. The author of the paper conducts a SWOT analysis that summarises the opportunities for improving charge rates and the immediate benefits which could be obtained as a result of using those opportunities in applying infrastructure charges in air transportation. Classification-JEL: R48; R53; L93 Keywords: infrastructure charges; airport charges; air navigation charges; air Journal: Economics 21 Pages: 31-47 Issue: 1 Year 2019 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10610/4137 Handle: RePEC:dat:econ21:y:2019:i:1:p:31-47 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Michal Stojanov Author-Workplace-Name: University of Economics Title: PROTECTION AGAINST FRAUD IN ELECTRONIC TRADE PAYMENTS Abstract: The past decades have seen continuous advancements of information and communication technologies that have substantially altered economy on a local, national and global scale. The employment of these technologies creates and tranfers to economic entities significant economic and social effects, yet it poses serious challenges to the security of the digital environment. An increasingly complicated issue is that of unlawful activities with payment transactions in trade. This paper reviews the nature of crimes related to payments in the physical and the digital environment; the characteristics of different technological means of safeguarding online payments, as well as some opportunities for improving the safety of individuals when using the Internet to make commercial payments. Classification-JEL: D18; L81; E42; K14 Keywords: electronic payments; security tokens; electronic signature; biometric data; HTTPS Journal: Economics 21 Pages: 48-66 Issue: 1 Year 2019 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10610/4138 Handle: RePEC:dat:econ21:y:2019:i:1:p:48-66 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Plamen DZHAPAROV Author-Workplace-Name: University of Economics Title: PRIVATE BANKING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT BETWEEN OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS Abstract: Opportunities for banks in the sphere of private banking & wealth management have been continuously multiplying under the influence of the rapid accumulation and concentration of capital on a global scale and the predicted colossal transfer of wealth between generations. Yet, in order to consolidate their leading position in the industry in today’s complex, dynamic and turbulent environment, banks need to adopt totally different solutions and overcome a number of barriers. Their response to the challenges posed by the ‘invasion’ of new players on the market and to the urgent need to change the profile of financial advisors is of paramount importance. Classification-JEL: G21 Keywords: private banking, wealth management, banks, financial advisors, FinTech firms Journal: Economics 21 Pages: 67-85 Issue: 1 Year 2019 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10610/4139 Handle: RePEC:dat:econ21:y:2019:i:1:p:67-85 Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0 Author-Name: Silvia GOSPODINOVA Author-Workplace-Name: University of Economics Title: STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN GROSS VALUE ADDED AND THEIR RELATION TO THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF BULGARIA IN THE PERIOD 1997-2017 Abstract: The changes in the sectoral composition of the economy reflect many processes and are an accurate indicator of the nature and rate of economic development of the state. What is more, sectoral structure is important for the analysis of economic development rate and the patterns and the increase in the productivity of all economic activities. Sectoral changes are important due to their role in the production process and the different labour productivity of different economic sectors and activities. Hence, the assessment and the use of the opportunities for accelerated development of the different sectors can contribute significantly to the economic growth and the increase of labour productivity. Classification-JEL: О11; О41 Keywords: structural changes, gross value added, economic growth Journal: Economics 21 Pages: 86-104 Issue: 1 Year 2019 File-URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10610/4140 Handle: RePEC:dat:econ21:y:2019:i:1:p:86-104