C/HR/85. Research Proposal. HRM in Bulgaria Ï How is the human resource management practice in Bulgaria unique or different in any way?

The focus of the study is on identifying the fundamental similarities and differences between the human resource management practice in Bulgaria and in other countries, especially UK. The aims and objectives of the proposal are based on identifying socio- cultural, political and organisational factors that seem to shape and motivate organisational structure and functions in the various industries of Bulgaria. The role of the transitional and changing economy and the importance of HR issues of wage structures, employee satisfaction and the impact of privatisation are also considered in the analysis. The research would be based on quantitative and qualitative analysis of primary and secondary data obtained using interviews, surveys and published articles.