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The purpose of the article is to generalize the applied aspects of SWOT-analysis in the formation of strategies for the development of territorial communities of Ukraine. To achieve the purpose, the following scientific tasks were defined and solved: the essence, advantages and disadvantages of using SWOT-analysis in the context of forming strategies for the development of territorial communities were revealed; the prerequisites for the formation of a development strategy were analyzed on the example of the territorial community of the Odesa region; recommendations were given on the formation of priority areas of the territorial community development strategy based on the results of th e SWOT-analysis. The following methods were used to solve the tasks: analysis, synthesis, generalization, induction, analogy, system approach, SWOT-analysis. The article highlights the main shortcomings and limitations arising from the use of SWOT-analysis in the formation of strategies for the development of territorial communities. It has been established that the formation of strategies for the development of territorial communities is a dynamic process that requires attention to specific conditions and constant adaptation to changes. Solving problems and using prospects, taking into account the possibilities of SWOT-analysis, requires joint efforts of the public, authorities and business to achieve sustainable and harmonious development. Statistical information on the development of the Suvorovo territorial community was analyzed, strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the Suvorovo territorial community were determined. The SWOT-analysis is the basis for the preparation of realistic development strategies that should help the Suvorovo territorial community to make the most of existing comparative advantages and minimize risks. Strengthening resilience and responsible governance can help communities overcome these threats. Effective strategies include improving economic diversification, rational use of natural resources, improving social infrastructure, and promoting citizen participation in decision-making processes. SWOTanalysis is an auxiliary and effective method for forming the basis of strategies for the development of territorial communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is a need in South Africa to understand the status of available care and support to strengthen responses to dementia. This study provides a situational analysis of the current provisions of health, care and support for older persons, people living with dementia and their families in South Africa. It is a first step towards describing the landscape of needs and services available, and provides an evidence base to inform priority-setting for strengthening responses to dementia in South Africa. This situational analysis was conducted in three phases: (1) a desk review guided by a comprehensive topic guide which includes the WHO's Global Dementia Observatory indicators; (2) multi-sectoral stakeholder interviews to verify the secondary sources used in the desk review, and to identify gaps and opportunities in policy and service provisions; and (3) a SWOT-analysis examining the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in current care and support provisions in South Africa. Our findings highlight the gaps and opportunities with current service provision and show how structural factors create barriers to diagnosis, support, and care. There is an urgent need for intersectoral policy responses to support and strengthen current health, social care, and long-term support systems so that people living with dementia and their families can live and age well. This paper forms part of a larger study on strengthening responses to dementia (The STRIDE project). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The development of integration processes and the enhancement of their role in the world community contributes to the stabilization of the political and economic situation, more efficient use of the natural resource potential, an increase in the level of competitiveness of its actors, and the rating of the states that form the region in the global human development index. Regional interstate integration makes it possible to create a favorable business climate for attracting external investors, prerequisites for the formation of a single economic regional space. As part of the New Silk Road, a radical improvement in infrastructure will significantly revive economic activity in Kazakhstan, accelerate ongoing industrialization, and inject large-scale investments into related projects. Regional interstate integration will also contribute to the improvement and deepening of the international division of labor, encouraging the countries of the Great Silk Road to develop international cooperation, and it is the first preparatory step towards integration. The value of the study (the contribution of this work to the relevant field of knowledge). An attempt was made to develop a system of specific steps to create prerequisites for the development of integration processes within the framework of the New Silk Road. The practical significance of the results of the work. Based on the analysis of traditional and new economic and political factors, trends in the development of regional integration processes, as well as modern threats and risks hindering regional integration, are identified, the main means and directions for their minimization are identified. It is assumed that the implementation of the results of the study will increase the level of competitiveness, both of the region as a whole and of its constituent states, which may be reflected in an increase in their positions in the Global rankings: competitiveness, innovation and human development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study of the development of the IT industry is key for the formation of strategic decisions of government bodies and businesses aimed at creating a competitive and innovative economy, as well as for forecasting the opportunities and challenges that await this industry in the future. The purpose of the work is to analyze trends in the IT industry in Ukraine and forecast the dynamics of development of key indicators of its development, as well as to offer a scientific approach to the formation of development strategies for IT companies based on strategic analysis. The article provides a detailed analysis and review of modern trends in the development of the IT industry in Ukraine. The authors investigated the key factors and challenges affecting the dynamics of this sector in the country and determined competitive advantages and potential limitations for its development, respectively. The forecast of the volume of IT exports from Ukraine as a key indicator of the development of the IT industry for the coming years is also presented, which is based on the analysis of current data and trends in the development of the industry, taking into account the year of fullscale war, which allows us to give an objective perspective on the possibilities of growth and development of IT -sector in Ukraine. The analyzed actual and forecast data give reasons to consider the IT industry promising for the further development of the economy of our country. The article focuses on the importance of using strategic analysis for the development of IT companies, in particular, in terms of developing strategies for the development of IT companies, it is recommended to use two main tools - SWOT analysis and PEST analysis. The authors have developed a matrix of alternative strategies for the development of an IT company depending on its position in the context of the presence of internal strengths and weaknesses and existing opportunities and threats from the outside. This approach allows companies to more objectively assess their opportunities, understand threats and make effective strategic decisions aimed at success and stable development in a rapidly changing environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In most settlements of Ukraine there are no existing programs for municipal solid waste management (MSW) and schemes for sanitary cleaning of settlements, there are no registers of waste generation, treatment and disposal and disposal sites, which leads to the formation of landfills, deteriorating sanitation settlements and increase the level of environmental danger in the region. The article presents the results of research that indicate that the existing structure of the MSW management system in Ukraine at the regional level (on the example of Zhytomyr region) is imperfect. It is characterized by fragmentation, disunity and heterogeneity. The peculiarity of the system is the lack of interaction between government agencies, environmental services and the local community, which does not provide a sufficient level of control over the sanitary condition of territories, as well as collection, transportation, disposal and disposal of solid waste. The aim of the study is to strategically analyze the preconditions for the implementation of municipal solid waste management systems to increase the level of environmental safety in the united territorial communities through the introduction of environmental logistics and crowdsourcing mechanisms. The methodological basis for assessing and selecting methods and ways to improve the environmental safety of the study region by improving the waste management system (hereinafter - waste management) is a systematic approach that allows analysis of the problem and ensures search efficiency for management decisions. The SWOT and PEST analysis identified the strengths and weaknesses of the existing waste management system and the prerequisites for the implementation of a modern system of solid waste management. The increase in the number of business structures that are ready and able to implement modern methods of waste disposal and identified the availability of modern innovative management methods in public authorities and local governments. However, the low efficiency of the existing waste management system, the lack of communication and coordination of actions between stakeholders in solving the problem pose a threat to maintaining the environmental security of the region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article analyzes the recreational activity in the Arctic region of Northern Eurasia and the influence of geographical and economic factors on its recreational potential. The SWOT analysis showed that the Arctic tourist region has a number of strengths and opportunities for further development. However, to realize these opportunities, it is necessary to reduce the negative impact of weaknesses and neutralize the existing threats to tourism in the region. At the same time, it is necessary to consider the political, economic, social and technological factors that were identified as a result of the PEST analysis. Processes related to the melting of permafrost due to climate changes represent a special threat, which is significantly constraining the future development of tourism in the region. The major problem of the Arctic region is the low level of development of recreational infrastructure, which results in the high cost of touristic tours. The article suggests two strategies for the future development of tourism in the Arctic region. The first is based on premium tourism, offering unique services that are not offered anywhere else. The second one is an active development of budget-priced tourism focusing mainly on the Russian market in the Russian Arctic and the European market in Northern Scandinavia and Svalbard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Formulation of the problem. Every year there are new types of tourism and, accordingly, new directions of tourist travel. Among such areas is dark tourism, which, although it exists in the modern sense of the term for no more than 25 years, but already plays an important role in the modern tourism industry. We believe that this type of tourism has all the opportunities and prospects for further development in Ukraine. Analysis of recent research and publications. The issue of «dark» tourism is still insufficiently studied in the scientific literature, but has long been of some public interest, so we consider research on «dark» tourism in Ukraine relevant and timely. Based on the analysis of domestic and foreign scientific literature, the article describes the main approaches to the interpretation of the concept of «dark» tourism. The distinctive features that determine the content of «dark» tourism, its classification with a brief description of thematic varieties: mystical tourism, necropolis tourism, thanatourism and disaster tourism. The key reasons for tourists' interest in dark tourism (curiosity, search for novelty, historical memory and respect for cultural heritage, the role of the media and the emotional factor) are identified and the motivation of potential «dark» tourists is described. Formulation of the purpose of the article. The purpose of the work is to specify the content of the concept of dark tourism, justify the specific structure of dark tourism, monitor the resource base for the development of dark tourism in Ukraine, identify the problems of its implementation and develop proposals for their solution. Presentation of the main research material. The preconditions for the development of dark tourism in Ukraine are analyzed. The resource base of this type of tourism is investigated: on the basis of monitoring of «dark» places and locations of Ukraine 127 potentially popular for tourists objects are selected: medieval castles and fortresses, dungeons, thematic museums, prisons, cathedrals, ancient settlements, cemeteries, zones, battlefields, battlefields, etc., which can be used in the development of new tourism products. The geographical and thematic structuring of these objects is carried out, regularities in their geospatial organization are revealed. The most interesting objects of dark tourism of each of the macro-regions of Ukraine are singled out and their brief description is given. Problems and prospects of the development of "dark" tourism. An analytical review of opportunities and threats to the development of dark tourism in Ukraine with the help of SWOT-analysis, substantiates the problems of development of this type of tourism and presents possible ways to solve them. Proposed measures to popularize dark tourism in Ukraine. Measures for popularization and commercialization of dark tourism in Ukraine are offered, in particular: 1) monitoring of «dark» locations in Ukraine for their suitability for visiting by tourists; 2) creation of an interactive map of dark places of Ukraine; 3) the use of foreign experience in the organization of «dark» tours by domestic tourism enterprises; 4) organization of thematic events − cultural events, competitions, quests, festivals, educational tours, etc .; 5) creation of a web page with information about dark places of Ukraine and relevant tours, launch of the YouTube channel «Mystical Ukraine»; development of profile mobile applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In today's conditions, the economic situation in the country is quite difficult. Most of the domestic enterprises suffered heavy losses, but still try to stay on the market. Under such conditions, competition is growing faster and stronger. The theoretical aspects of the formation of the competitiveness of the construction enterprise and the scientific methods of their evaluation are considered. An analysis of the influence of factors of the external and internal environment of "ALD ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION" LLC is presented, the weaknesses and strengths of the enterprise are determined. A SWOT analysis of the construction company's activity was made. Proposals are given for solving the issues of increasing the efficiency of the construction enterprise, and the key strategic priorities for increasing its competitiveness are considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article addresses the experiences of Finnish frontline social workers during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020. Two questions are addressed. First, 'what types of challenges social work professionals faced' in their everyday, 'glocal' pandemic setting and, second, what types of solutions they developed to meet these challenges. The data consist of 33 personal diaries that social work professionals created from mid-March to the end of May 2020. The diaries are analysed by a thematic content analysis and placed within the framework of a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis. The results suggest that the pandemic challenged social work at all levels, from face-to-face interactions to its global relations. The pandemic revealed not only the number of existing problems of social work, but also created new types of challenges. It demanded ultimate resilience from social workers and a new type of adaptive governance from social welfare institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The views of scholars concerning the definition of «international financial center», which makes it possible to formulate the definition of international financial center essence are summarized in this paper. The factors influencing the formation of international financial center including: stable financial system, stable currency, exchange rate stability, political and social stability in the country, favorable geographical location, developed financial infrastructure, open economy for free movement of capital, etc. are identified. The role of international financial centers in increasing their global competitiveness, achieving higher levels of economic growth, prosperity and social progress is substantiated. The classification of international financial centers is investigated. The place of the Hong Kong Financial Center in the financial architecture of the world is determined. The main parameters of the current state of the Hong Kong Financial Center: the USD / HKD exchange rate, the effective exchange rate index weighted by trade, the Hang Seng index, market capitalization, etc. are diagnosed. SWOT-analysis of the Hong Kong Financial Centre is carried out in order to identify its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Based on the results of the problem of its functioning, a set of measures to improve competitiveness is also proposed. Hong Kong has favorable macroeconomic and institutional environment, qualified personnel, and is the fifth most competitive international financial center in the world. However, there is a low degree of international element in the domestic stock market, there is also risk of losing the status of «international financial center», other regional economies that have greater access to international investment opportunities in the stock market, such as Singapore, may be a threat. The financial center should focus on overcoming the effects of the coronavirus, promote the share of foreign investment in the economy, take a set of measures to overcome the country's recession, review legal, regulatory and tax requirements to promote development, improve quality of life and attractiveness, and become Asia's leading currency hub. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The research is devoted to the problem of formation of high-protein feeds market for farm animals in Ukraine in conditions of European integration processes. The problem of providing the population with high quality food is becoming more global, the demand for high protein food products of a good quality is growing as well as the need for protein-balanced feeds for livestock. The dynamics of high-protein feed production in Ukraine and EU countries has been studied. The tendencies of the high-protein feeds market formation in Ukraine are considered. By means of benchmarking, price trends in the protein feed market in the EU and Ukraine have been analyzed. Ukraine has favorable soil and climatic conditions for the production of quality, safe products as well as efficient logistic routes available. As a result of the study it was found that the key factor for Ukraine’s penetration into the EU feed market is the need for high-protein feeds. The directions of solving the problem of feed protein deficiency for the needs of animal husbandry are determined. Environmental problems regarding feed quality and safety in the context of Ukraine’s aspirations for European integration are substantiated. The legislative basis for ensuring the quality and safety of feed and feed resources is considered. As a result of SWOT-analysis of vegetable protein production in Ukraine, it was found that Ukraine has significant potential for the production of competitive feed protein that meets domestic needs, form high export potential and promote entry into European and Asian markets. It is emphasized that the process of Ukraine’s European integration requires constant marketing research of the sectoral situation changes with account of the specific features of domestic production of high-protein feeds, highlighting key factors of Ukraine’s presence and its potentialities in the EU agricultural market and outlining the prospects for its development. Increase in the performance of farm animals and margins of livestock production requires balanced diets and reduction of feed cost in the costs structure due to the use of high protein feeds. It is important for Ukraine to promote the development of the market for highprotein and bulk feeds on the industrial basis as well as the development of organic feed and livestock production. Development of the competitive feed market in Ukraine and solving of the environmental and social problems of intensive animal husbandry requires the improvement of legislation to meet the requirements of EU Directives on the production, processing and efficient use of feed resources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article investigates and systematizes the concepts of an enterprise development strategy. The conceptual foundations of the enterprise development strategy formation are considered. The main stages of strategy development in accordance with the characteristics of the corporate, business and functional levels of management are separated and analyzed. The general characteristics of the eleboration and classification of the enterprise development strategies in modern economic conditions are determined. The main elements and components of the enterprise economic development in the context of strategic management are considered. It was carried out an analysis of strengths and weaknesses on the example of the enterprise «Hemoplast» PJSC as well as threats and opportunities of the company. Based on the analysis, a strategic development plan was determined using a SWOT-analysis apparatus. Purpose of the article. The market environment in which enterprises operate at this stage of economic development in the world is a high risk due to the instability of international political and economic aspects, such as the epidemic situation, market oversaturation, increasing the share of innovative goods and others. Enterprises face the problem of development in connection with economic crises, namely with increasing uncertainty of management decisions, increasing the risk of the enterprise in achieving the planned results. Among the scientific approaches to improve the efficiency of the enterprise can be developed a development strategy that helps to plan, monitor and find solutions for critical areas of the enterprise. The strategy of enterprise development is an integral part of its work, which determines the priority of the modern manager - determining the development strategy taking into account the main mission and individual characteristics of the enterprise. Research Methodology. The main methodological method of research is the system-structural approach, which allows the most effective organization of the search for the solution of the tasks. Also, methods of comparative, functional analysis, classification are used. Theoretical and methodological basis of work were theoretical positions and scientific principles, developed by domestic and foreign specialists in the field of definition of development strategy at the enterprise. Results. At different levels, employees need to know the main goals of the strategy and ways to achieve them. Carefully thought-out strategy allows the company's management to solve every day not just current business development tasks, but current tasks that work for the main goal and the main prospect. Based on the strategy, targeted planning is carried out, which reduces the cost of material, labor and financial resources in achieving the strategic goals of the enterprise. In these circumstances, it is important to develop a strategy that will allow the company to avoid unplanned costs associated with its strategic activities. The concept of strategy is defined as a comprehensive program of action, which is based on its mission, main objectives and identifies the problems that are a priority for the company, and the allocation of resources to achieve them. The strategy, as a result of strategic planning in the enterprise is a long-term integral document. Strategic planning is a process of carrying out a set of systematic and mutually agreed work with the definition of long-term (strategic) goals and activities of the enterprise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article aims to present the different methods used in the teaching philosophical subjects. Philosophical disciplines cover topics in civic education, communication, types of temperament, friendship, prevention of the use of surfactants and alcohol, prevention of sexually transmitted infections and AIDS, family, psychological and philosophical schools, law, state, and justice. Handling such topics allows the use of different methods in working outside the traditional lecture-type teaching. The report observes the most commonly used methods in teaching the above topics in classes in philosophical disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The problem of the use of potential possibilities of tourism and recreational resources, enterprises of tourism business and historical and cultural potential of Vinnitsa region is considered. It makes possible not only to improve the economic situation, but also affect the social standard of living and infrastructure development in the region. In the context of transformational changes in the economy, the tourism business is promising one in terms of dynamic development and potential profitability, and its direct development in the region results in the state competitiveness growth. The article deals with the strategic development of the tourism industry in Vinnitsa region and defines the basic condition - analysis of external and internal factors that influence the development of the industry. The maximum use of tourism potential is possible provided that all the factors that can contribute to or retard the growth of the tourism industry are taken into account in detail. The content and impact of strengths and weaknesses, as well as potential opportunities and threats with the subsequent formation of SWOT-analysis matrix are analyzed. The need to use SWOT-analysis as one of the strategic analysis tools that is widely used in foreign practice is emphasized in this article. SWOT analysis is the convenient research tool necessary to understand first and foremost the opportunities and threats, or something beyond our influence. Opportunities is the group of external factors that, under favorable conditions and in our awareness of their content, have positive effect on the development of the investigated phenomenon, and threats is the group of external factors that are dangerous and not influenced or corrected by the object, in our case it is tourism industry. They are the complex obstacle, and often involve losses, additional costs or even result in the destructive processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. The problem of competitiveness management occupies one of the leading positions in the economic policy of the state. Competitiveness management applies to all levels of the hierarchy: industry, region, products, services and the state as a whole. But the notion of "enterprise competitiveness" is of particular importance, since this entity is the mainstay of the economy. The main factor is the ability to withstand competition over similar types of products and services in a specific market and create the right conditions to promote them. Describing the peculiarities of the development of competition in the market of car services, it should be noted that it largely involves the formation of each product appropriate policy. Methods. The fundamental provisions of modern economic science, the works of scientists are the theoretical and methodological basis of the article. The following methods were used in the course of the research, in particular: analysis and synthesis - to study the object and subject of the research; abstract and logical (theoretical generalizations and formulation of conclusions); constructive and experimental (formation of management decision by means of analytical support). Results. According to the results of the research, it is revealed that today the Ukrainian car service market is represented by three types: independent car service; authorized car service; network car service. It is clarified that the competitiveness of car service is determined by three groups of indicators: indicators that characterize economic parameters; indicators that characterize factors of production; regulatory parameters. The strengths and weaknesses of car service companies are investigated with the help of peer review. SPACE-analysis of the influence of the main micro and macromarketing factors on the activity of car service enterprises of Ukraine is conducted. The quantitative assessment of the SWOT - analysis of the external environment of the competitiveness of car service companies has been determined. A point evaluation of the criteria of influence of the external environment on the formation of competitiveness of car service enterprises of Ukraine is made. Discussions. The obtained theoretical and applied recommendations can be used to improve the existing approaches to creating the competitiveness management of car service companies, to identify the degree of their implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper focuses on sustainability strategies for the Forestry-Wood chain (FWC) driven by market demands on books and other products. The main objective is to draft and suggest a process for market driven pro-active sustainability strategies for the FWC, based on a SWOT-analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats). Further to highlight the possible strategic implications and critical areas for actors upstream in the FWC, in the context of uncertain external future scenarios. Higher demands on product differentiation were found throughout the FWC, where also collaboration and stakeholder interaction was found important to improve sustainability. The work broadens the 'traditional' perspectives on FWC sustainability to encompass also interacting value chains such as book production and publishing, to get a more holistic view. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article examines the ability of various accounting systems (accounting, financial reports and statistical records) to meet the information requirements of management of sustainable development. For this purpose, on the one hand possible combinations of economic and environmental accounting have been shown, and on the other - presented accounts for identifying new objects have been studied while making research on the economically underdeveloped regions. The results from the performed SWOT-analysis of the prospects for further development of the statistical system show that natural resources should be included in the accounting system in order to provide more reliable statistical data base for economic analysis and modernization of the national wealth indicator. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to examine the SWOT-analysis of the agricultural produce exchange in Ukraine. This paper resolves an important problem of building up the development strategy for such a complex economic system as the agricultural produce exchange (APE) of Ukraine. The study introduces the author's vision on the analysis of the APE business environment operation, eliciting the influences on it in Ukraine, on the basis of which SWOT-analysis has been made. The results of the SWOT-analysis suggest the most appropriate and cost-effective development strategies and define the priority and sequence of each of the strategic plans depending on complexity and investment. Eliminating problems and threats on the basis of this SWOT-analysis will enable the formation of an effective and balanced agricultural produce exchange with high motivation directly in the sphere of agricultural production, insurance and, the most crucial, management. In the light of the need for intensification and urgency of further development of the agricultural produce exchange in Ukraine, research related to APE development strategy will be further investigated in theoretical and practical scientific studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose. The analysis of the current condition of the cultivated mushrooms market in Ukraine. Justification importance of marketing policy for effective activity of enterprises in this sphere. Methodology. The definition of strategic guidelines and develop recommendations for "Ukrainian mushrooms" based on the SWOT-analysis. Findings. The strategic ways of the enterprise development are proposed according to the analysis of the mushroom industry in Ukraine and SWOT-analysis for the "Ukrainian mushrooms". Originality. A lot of attention in the global and domestic literature is given to the theoretical foundations of the necessity of marketing. But to find advice about marketing activity in a particular industry is not so easy. Practical value. The proposed solutions to the problems of positioning and own brand products allow to enterprises to win the competition and to take a leading position on the market of fresh mushrooms in Ukraine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the article on the basis conducted SWOT-analysis of public utility economy Ukraine and exposed factors of strong and weak parties the communal enterprises in the sphere of life-support, possibilities and threats, having influence on activity subjects of market the public utility services, the modern economic and legal problems of management the enterprises public utility economy are generalized. Practical recommendations, directed on the maximally effective use of strong parties and possibilities to the public utility economy Ukraine and allowing to level or liquidate influence of subzero factors and threats on the management of communal enterprises, are resulted. Developed suggestion on the increase of efficiency activity to the communal enterprises and development of public utility economy Ukraine in the modern terms of management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The interRAI Acute Care instrument is a multidimensional geriatric assessment system intended to determine a hospitalized older persons' medical, psychosocial and functional capacity and needs. Its objective is to develop an overall plan for treatment and long-term follow-up based on a common set of standardized items that can be used in various care settings. A Belgian web-based software system (BelRAI-software) was developed to enable clinicians to interpret the output and to communicate the patients' data across wards and care organizations. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the (dis)advantages of the implementation of the interRAI Acute Care instrument as a comprehensive geriatric assessment instrument in an acute hospital context. Methods: In a cross-sectional multicenter study on four geriatric wards in three acute hospitals, trained clinical staff (nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, and geriatricians) assessed 410 inpatients in routine clinical practice. The BelRAI-system was evaluated by focus groups, observations, and questionnaires. The Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats were mapped (SWOT-analysis) and validated by the participants. Results: The primary strengths of the BelRAI-system were a structured overview of the patients' condition early after admission and the promotion of multidisciplinary assessment. Our study was a first attempt to transfer standardized data between home care organizations, nursing homes and hospitals and a way to centralize medical, allied health professionals and nursing data. With the BelRAI-software, privacy of data is guaranteed. Weaknesses are the time-consuming character of the process and the overlap with other assessment instruments or (electronic) registration forms. There is room for improving the user-friendliness and the efficiency of the software, which needs hospital-specific adaptations. Opportunities are a timely and systematic problem detection and continuity of care. An actual shortage of funding of personnel to coordinate the assessment process is the most important threat. Conclusion: The BelRAI-software allows standardized transmural information transfer and the centralization of medical, allied health professionals and nursing data. It is strictly secured and follows strict privacy regulations, allowing hospitals to optimize (transmural) communication and interaction. However, weaknesses and threats exist and must be tackled in order to promote large scale implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

It is more important than ever for a company to know and analyse the performance and results of its management system. This is why one of the focuses of recent environmental management research has been on the identification and analysis of the actual results of environmental management. There is a need to determine consistent criteria for recording, measuring and assessing the environmental performance (as demanded by the international standard ISO 14031). Therefore the concept of environmental performance measurement (EPM) includes not only the record of the environmental results of a company, but also their assessment. In this paper an eight-step circle for environmental performance measurement called EPM-KOMPAS is presented, which follows the typical characteristics of an (economic) performance measurement system. An empirical study of the mechanical engineering industry in Germany has already shown that the data required by the EPM-KOMPAS instrument are available (Günther and Sturm, 2002). Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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