Social networks of older people in contemporary society

Modern society is a field of information exchange and communication. Therefore, people assume that it is easier nowadays for individuals to maintain their social networks. Internet technologies, mobile phones all we use on a daily basis to keep in touch with our loved ones. However, the situation looks different when we think about elderly people. It is not that easy for them to introduce technology in their lives. That is why the question stays open: is it easy for older people to stay in touch with their families and friends in contemporary world? In this article, we explore the social network of elderly people. We reveal how the opportunities for older people to lead an active social life have been changing throughout past century. The article explores the phenomena of the deliberate social network shrink, which happens when people retire, or starting to have health issues connected with ageing. Article also reveals new opportunities for extending social network of an elder person with non-kin participants

Communication Technologies in Contemporary Corporate Social Responsibility Management

The main goal of the article is to construct a new communication model. This model implies transmission of basic principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) within organization. The model will help to distinguish main barriers to socially responsible management in world's and Russian business practice. The analysis of communication channels within organization gives an opportunity to see the flows of CSR information and its influence on people's behaviour

Communication Technologies in Contemporary Corporate Social Responsibility Management

The main goal of the article is to construct a new communication model. This model implies transmission of basic principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) within organization. The model will help to distinguish main barriers to socially responsible management in world's and Russian business practice. The analysis of communication channels within organization gives an opportunity to see the flows of CSR information and its influence on people's behaviour

Problems and prospects of franchising development in Russia

The article describes the features of the development of franchising in Russia. Franchising has a number of advantages and it is a perspective form of interaction between small and large businesses. However, in taking a decision to contract with the franchise network, in addition to understanding the forms of doing business, the advantages of the system, you should also take into account that the franchise system is associated with some problems. The paper describes the main problems hindering of franchising development in Russia. It also considers the solutions of this problems and perspectives of franchising development in the future. For development of franchising in Russia there are enough opportunities and to implement them it is necessary to create certain conditions.В статье рассмотрены особенности развития франчайзинга в России. Франчайзинг имеет ряд преимуществ и является перспективной формой взаимодействия малого и крупного бизнеса. Однако принимая решение о заключении договора с франчайзинговой сетью, кроме понимания формы ведения бизнеса, достоинств системы, необходимо также учитывать, что франчайзинговая система связана с определенным риском

Problems and prospects of franchising development in Russia

The article describes the features of the development of franchising in Russia. Franchising has a number of advantages and it is a perspective form of interaction between small and large businesses. However, in taking a decision to contract with the franchise network, in addition to understanding the forms of doing business, the advantages of the system, you should also take into account that the franchise system is associated with some problems. The paper describes the main problems hindering of franchising development in Russia. It also considers the solutions of this problems and perspectives of franchising development in the future. For development of franchising in Russia there are enough opportunities and to implement them it is necessary to create certain conditions.В статье рассмотрены особенности развития франчайзинга в России. Франчайзинг имеет ряд преимуществ и является перспективной формой взаимодействия малого и крупного бизнеса. Однако принимая решение о заключении договора с франчайзинговой сетью, кроме понимания формы ведения бизнеса, достоинств системы, необходимо также учитывать, что франчайзинговая система связана с определенным риском