The urgency of solving the problems of increasing the competitiveness of enterprises through the use of information systems is shown. The term «information system» is interpreted on the basis of Russian, international standards and federal laws of the Russian Federation. The essence and role of information systems in achieving business goals of enterprises is disclosed, the main types of information systems, their purpose and composition are described. The economic efficiency of the use of information systems is grounded.

In the article, the author highlights it-project stages, to which it is proposed to apply a cognitive approach. Implementation tasks that might be solved by the method of cognitive analysis are specified.

The article provides analysis of the terminology of areas of advancing socio-economic development, legal support of creation and functioning of areas of advancing socio-economic development. The dynamics of the practical implementation of areas of advancing socio-economic development in the regions of Russia. The analysis highlighted the benefits of creating such zones for the activities of residents and for development of territories as a whole.

Currently, tourism is characterized as relevant and popular phenomenon. Around the world, people travel year-round, and every year according to the WTO the number of tourists increases. It is a recognized fact that integrated tourism development in a particular area leads to its socio-economic development. Currently, Russia has considerable natural-recreational potential, is on the way of development of internal tourism, through specific measures.

This research is devoted to problems of organization and financing clinical nutrition system in ambulatory and polyclinic environment. First, an overview of foreign solutions is provided, including such contributors as state healthcare organizations and private investors. Second, an importance and necessity of solid clinical nutrition system existence is proved. Third, channels of public-private partnership model implementation are investigated and evaluated; moreover, the main objectives are set: these are to be solved using the public-private partnership model in order to achieve substantial progress in the clinical nutrition system development.

The article analyzes the psychological characteristics of businessmen in the context of personal social responsibility, which is considered in the context of the social maturity of the individual. It is concluded that a high level of personal social responsibility is associated with a positive attitude toward people, the need to understand other people and with respect for others.