Theoretical foundations of the integration process

Economic Annals-XXI: Volume 129, Issue 5-6(1), Pages: 60-63

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Bosovska, M. (2013). Theoretical foundations of the integration process. Economic Annals-XXI, 5-6(1), 60-63. https://ea21journal.world/index.php/ea-v129-16/

Myroslava Bosovska
PhD (Economics),
Associate Professor,
Kiev National University of Trade and Economics, Ukraine
novakm@mail.ru

Theoretical foundations of the integration process

Abstract. Introduction. The author’s theoretical approach to the essence and the meaning of category «integration» is presented in the article. Purpose is to define individual components of integration on the basis of the system analysis and genesis of potentials in different areas of knowledge; to make interdisciplinary justification considering the complex of economic, social, historical, political, philosophical, and psychological signs and characteristics of the integration; to examine the logic of research of the integration, and to formulate the basic theoretical principles of integration in the field of management. Results. The goals of the article were achieved. Te necessity of research of the integration was justified in two planes: wide (the phenomenon, business philosophy, maxim, the principle of market behavior, axiom, set of economic relations, approach to the management) and narrow (category of integrity, condition, performance; process, a form of activity, organizational structure, strategy development, growth and modernization, system, research methodology, tool). Conclusion. Understanding of the meaning of integration allows us to develop effective mechanisms of integration relationship for market participants in the future in conditions of instable business environment.

Keywords: the Theory of Integration; Economic Integration; Integration of Management; Process Integration; Multi-Disciplinary Approach

JEL Classification: L14; M13; M20

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Received 15.05.2013