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Secularization of economy, development of European Union, overproduction of construction business in European Union countrys, integration to common market of European Union force the heads and owners of construction companies reach new goals. Varied external environment shifts the internal environment of construction company, so reaching new goals and the rise of new strategies are necessitated by thies changes. The object of this work scientific research is creating the model of strategic management. The aim of this work is to analyse the modelling of strategic management in construction integrating to European Union and estimate business perspectives in varied external environment. The work was completed using thies methods of scientific research: statistical analysis; SWOT analysis; modelling. Theoretical work's results: 1. Theoretical foundation of strategic management was analyzed. 2. The structure of SWOT analysis was presented. 3. The versions of strategic management models were analysed. 4. Analysis of research results was elaborated. Practical work's results: 1. The analysis of external environment business partners was done. 2. The activity and management structure of construction company ELIDONAS and the directions for the company development were analysed. 3. The evaluation of internal and external environment of the company was performed and the SWOT analysis was provided. 4. The management of risky decisions in construction process was analyzed and the analysis of risky decisions – ANTISWOT in construction company ELIDONAS was performed. 5. The model of strategic management in company ELIDONAS was projected. 6. The realization perspectives of SWOT analysis results were analysed. The plan of strategic management in company ELIDONAS was elaborated and prognosis of the goals tree was presented.

Secularization of economy, development of European Union, overproduction of construction business in European Union countrys, integration to common market of European Union force the heads and owners of construction companies reach new goals. Varied external environment shifts the internal environment of construction company, so reaching new goals and the rise of new strategies are necessitated by thies changes. The object of this work scientific research is creating the model of strategic management. The aim of this work is to analyse the modelling of strategic management in construction integrating to European Union and estimate business perspectives in varied external environment. The work was completed using thies methods of scientific research: statistical analysis; SWOT analysis; modelling. Theoretical work's results: 1. Theoretical foundation of strategic management was analyzed. 2. The structure of SWOT analysis was presented. 3. The versions of strategic management models were analysed. 4. Analysis of research results was elaborated. Practical work's results: 1. The analysis of external environment business partners was done. 2. The activity and management structure of construction company ELIDONAS and the directions for the company development were analysed. 3. The evaluation of internal and external environment of the company was performed and the SWOT analysis was provided. 4. The management of risky decisions in construction process was analyzed and the analysis of risky decisions – ANTISWOT in construction company ELIDONAS was performed. 5. The model of strategic management in company ELIDONAS was projected. 6. The realization perspectives of SWOT analysis results were analysed. The plan of strategic management in company ELIDONAS was elaborated and prognosis of the goals tree was presented.

The special attention is given for the construction as one of the branches of human economic activities, rapidly modifying the living environment in quantitative and qualitative approaches. In this work construction is evaluated by taking into consideration principles of sustainability. In order to successfully integrate into the European Union changes of infrastructure planning and development are required, it is necessary to improve the quality of life and environment. Country policy, as well as sustainable construction issues, must be adequate to the European countries. In recent years the great attention is paid for the sustainable construction including the use of compressed straw not only in the popular literature: newspapers, magazines, but also in the scientific literature. Not only articles are written, but books as well. Scientific researches are performed in the issues of renewable construction material use as well as the dissertations are prepared. Taking this into consideration it can be stated that Lithuania will establish a state construction policy based on sustainable development criteria. However, at the moment in an attempt of sustainability in the sphere of construction industry, we have to follow general environmental, political and legal documents declaring the ideas of sustainable development. In Lithuania the possibilities of sustainable construction expansion have not been evaluated. Master thesis consists of five chapters, conclusions and suggestions and the list of used literature sources. The first chapter analyses the concept of sustainable development and its evolution. In the second one – the impact of construction sector on the environment. In the third and fourth chapters the sustainable construction is analysed, the information about straw houses, as possibly most modern ones, is provided. In the fifth chapter the evaluation of sustainable construction expansion possibilities is performed, the attitude of society and experts towards the expansion of sustainable construction is found out. During the research questionnaires were completed, also the methods of scientific literature and statistical data analysis were applied. While performing the analysis, pressed straw as the construction material was overviewd under the essential requirements for the buildings defined in the Law on Construction of Lithuania. Work results, conclusions and suggestions are useful while solving the development problems of Lithuanian cities, residential areas. Analysed and evaluated possibilities of sustainable construction expansion in Lithuania will allow popularizing and stimulating this construction, take into account the consideration of natural resources and energy, reduction of environment pollution. This can give people the possibility to live and to work and to satisfy their social and cultural needs, without infringing the environment balance.

The special attention is given for the construction as one of the branches of human economic activities, rapidly modifying the living environment in quantitative and qualitative approaches. In this work construction is evaluated by taking into consideration principles of sustainability. In order to successfully integrate into the European Union changes of infrastructure planning and development are required, it is necessary to improve the quality of life and environment. Country policy, as well as sustainable construction issues, must be adequate to the European countries. In recent years the great attention is paid for the sustainable construction including the use of compressed straw not only in the popular literature: newspapers, magazines, but also in the scientific literature. Not only articles are written, but books as well. Scientific researches are performed in the issues of renewable construction material use as well as the dissertations are prepared. Taking this into consideration it can be stated that Lithuania will establish a state construction policy based on sustainable development criteria. However, at the moment in an attempt of sustainability in the sphere of construction industry, we have to follow general environmental, political and legal documents declaring the ideas of sustainable development. In Lithuania the possibilities of sustainable construction expansion have not been evaluated. Master thesis consists of five chapters, conclusions and suggestions and the list of used literature sources. The first chapter analyses the concept of sustainable development and its evolution. In the second one – the impact of construction sector on the environment. In the third and fourth chapters the sustainable construction is analysed, the information about straw houses, as possibly most modern ones, is provided. In the fifth chapter the evaluation of sustainable construction expansion possibilities is performed, the attitude of society and experts towards the expansion of sustainable construction is found out. During the research questionnaires were completed, also the methods of scientific literature and statistical data analysis were applied. While performing the analysis, pressed straw as the construction material was overviewd under the essential requirements for the buildings defined in the Law on Construction of Lithuania. Work results, conclusions and suggestions are useful while solving the development problems of Lithuanian cities, residential areas. Analysed and evaluated possibilities of sustainable construction expansion in Lithuania will allow popularizing and stimulating this construction, take into account the consideration of natural resources and energy, reduction of environment pollution. This can give people the possibility to live and to work and to satisfy their social and cultural needs, without infringing the environment balance.

This Master's thesis deals with the issue of perspectives of applying mediation in construction disputes. By applying various methods (literature analysis, empirical research and others) the concept of construction disputes, their causes, the characteristics of the parties to these disputes (entrepreneur, consumer, public administration entity) and the advantages and disadvantages of mediation as a possible solution are clarified. Other possible ways of resolving construction disputes are discussed and compared with mediation. Results of empirical research in Lithuania are analyzed. It is identified that mediation is not a popular construction dispute resolution method in Lithuania and the means by which mediation could be promoted (publicity, contract clause, compulsory enforcement) are being considered. Mediation quality improvement (mediator's competence, mediation style) and its influence on the popularity of mediation as a method of construction disputes are analyzed.

This paper focuses on a new institute of construction law, i.e., construction under illegally issued construction permit, practical elimination of the consequences and assessment of compatibility between legal regulation established by this institute and the principle of power separation. The paper defines conditions for elimination of consequences at the expense of innocent party and reveals implementation problems related to elimination of consequences at the expense of the guilty party. The author established a mismatch between the existing legal regulation and the case–law and made suggestions on amendments to the law. The study aimed to see whether the obligation of court to take into account specific criteria in a judgement on the fate of a building was in line with the Constitution. Application of legal norms in the spirit of legal positivism and creative (thoughtful) interpretation of law were analysed for the purpose. Constitutional jurisprudence in legal regulations existing this area of law was also reviewed. Theoretical and practical analysis of case–law lead to a conclusion of potential breach of the principle of separation of powers. The study proves that there is only a thin line between creative (thoughtful) interpretation and legislation. Therefore the study is significant as an attempt to assess constitutional compliance of established legal regulation as well as ensure stable legal relations.

This paper focuses on a new institute of construction law, i.e., construction under illegally issued construction permit, practical elimination of the consequences and assessment of compatibility between legal regulation established by this institute and the principle of power separation. The paper defines conditions for elimination of consequences at the expense of innocent party and reveals implementation problems related to elimination of consequences at the expense of the guilty party. The author established a mismatch between the existing legal regulation and the case–law and made suggestions on amendments to the law. The study aimed to see whether the obligation of court to take into account specific criteria in a judgement on the fate of a building was in line with the Constitution. Application of legal norms in the spirit of legal positivism and creative (thoughtful) interpretation of law were analysed for the purpose. Constitutional jurisprudence in legal regulations existing this area of law was also reviewed. Theoretical and practical analysis of case–law lead to a conclusion of potential breach of the principle of separation of powers. The study proves that there is only a thin line between creative (thoughtful) interpretation and legislation. Therefore the study is significant as an attempt to assess constitutional compliance of established legal regulation as well as ensure stable legal relations.

The article analyzes information warfare practical adapting. It scrutinizes information warfare applying during peace time. By using media it can be created artificial reality that allows reflecting the world in negative light. Negative visions and tendencies in the media can be and are fabricated by information war wagging countries. Negative flow of information can be deliberate and systematical. The article in theoretical approach discuss how media can create in the public a lack of confidence in themselves, around them and disbelieve in the future of state. By wagging information warfare can break down citizens' willingness and ability to resist to external aggression. The guise of democracy, enshrined freedom of expression and pluralism disseminate easily defeatism ideas and the mood. The real motive and organizers for such actions are easily hidden. The will of resistance does not appear in empty space. When self confidence is broken, the capabilities of effective national defense organization are poor. Only in optimistic frame of mind, faith in country's and society's abilities and capabilities can be organized and done a successful resistance to external aggressors. With the help of information warfare can be colonized or poisoned information area and demoralized whole community. In the information age there is a danger from outside, when committed intentionally, systematically and deliberately affected information penetrates the human consciousness. In order to strengthen Lithuania's defense capability is necessary to protect the country's information space and to clean from the spread of pessimism and defeatism mood.

The article analyzes information warfare practical adapting. It scrutinizes information warfare applying during peace time. By using media it can be created artificial reality that allows reflecting the world in negative light. Negative visions and tendencies in the media can be and are fabricated by information war wagging countries. Negative flow of information can be deliberate and systematical. The article in theoretical approach discuss how media can create in the public a lack of confidence in themselves, around them and disbelieve in the future of state. By wagging information warfare can break down citizens' willingness and ability to resist to external aggression. The guise of democracy, enshrined freedom of expression and pluralism disseminate easily defeatism ideas and the mood. The real motive and organizers for such actions are easily hidden. The will of resistance does not appear in empty space. When self confidence is broken, the capabilities of effective national defense organization are poor. Only in optimistic frame of mind, faith in country's and society's abilities and capabilities can be organized and done a successful resistance to external aggressors. With the help of information warfare can be colonized or poisoned information area and demoralized whole community. In the information age there is a danger from outside, when committed intentionally, systematically and deliberately affected information penetrates the human consciousness. In order to strengthen Lithuania's defense capability is necessary to protect the country's information space and to clean from the spread of pessimism and defeatism mood.

The article analyzes information warfare practical adapting. It scrutinizes information warfare applying during peace time. By using media it can be created artificial reality that allows reflecting the world in negative light. Negative visions and tendencies in the media can be and are fabricated by information war wagging countries. Negative flow of information can be deliberate and systematical. The article in theoretical approach discuss how media can create in the public a lack of confidence in themselves, around them and disbelieve in the future of state. By wagging information warfare can break down citizens' willingness and ability to resist to external aggression. The guise of democracy, enshrined freedom of expression and pluralism disseminate easily defeatism ideas and the mood. The real motive and organizers for such actions are easily hidden. The will of resistance does not appear in empty space. When self confidence is broken, the capabilities of effective national defense organization are poor. Only in optimistic frame of mind, faith in country's and society's abilities and capabilities can be organized and done a successful resistance to external aggressors. With the help of information warfare can be colonized or poisoned information area and demoralized whole community. In the information age there is a danger from outside, when committed intentionally, systematically and deliberately affected information penetrates the human consciousness. In order to strengthen Lithuania's defense capability is necessary to protect the country's information space and to clean from the spread of pessimism and defeatism mood.

The article analyzes information warfare practical adapting. It scrutinizes information warfare applying during peace time. By using media it can be created artificial reality that allows reflecting the world in negative light. Negative visions and tendencies in the media can be and are fabricated by information war wagging countries. Negative flow of information can be deliberate and systematical. The article in theoretical approach discuss how media can create in the public a lack of confidence in themselves, around them and disbelieve in the future of state. By wagging information warfare can break down citizens' willingness and ability to resist to external aggression. The guise of democracy, enshrined freedom of expression and pluralism disseminate easily defeatism ideas and the mood. The real motive and organizers for such actions are easily hidden. The will of resistance does not appear in empty space. When self confidence is broken, the capabilities of effective national defense organization are poor. Only in optimistic frame of mind, faith in country's and society's abilities and capabilities can be organized and done a successful resistance to external aggressors. With the help of information warfare can be colonized or poisoned information area and demoralized whole community. In the information age there is a danger from outside, when committed intentionally, systematically and deliberately affected information penetrates the human consciousness. In order to strengthen Lithuania's defense capability is necessary to protect the country's information space and to clean from the spread of pessimism and defeatism mood.

This article discusses one of the most relevant contemporary criminological problems – crime fears. The issue of crime fears emerged four decades ago and became of big importance to political, professional and public discourses. Many practitioners consider the problem of crime fears not less significant than crime problem itself. The article discusses the gravity of this topic in modern society, provides major theoretical models of fear of crime, analyses what function do fears take in political discourse and explains their interaction with mass media, which are one of the main disseminators of criminal fears in contemporary society. Simultaneously, it is important to emphasize that media's crime fear discourse and narratives are not autonomous, since "the fear of crime feedback loop" includes different social agents that enable its functioning. Thus, we may discuss a certain relation between mass media and crime fears, but not the direct causality between the two.

This article discusses one of the most relevant contemporary criminological problems – crime fears. The issue of crime fears emerged four decades ago and became of big importance to political, professional and public discourses. Many practitioners consider the problem of crime fears not less significant than crime problem itself. The article discusses the gravity of this topic in modern society, provides major theoretical models of fear of crime, analyses what function do fears take in political discourse and explains their interaction with mass media, which are one of the main disseminators of criminal fears in contemporary society. Simultaneously, it is important to emphasize that media's crime fear discourse and narratives are not autonomous, since "the fear of crime feedback loop" includes different social agents that enable its functioning. Thus, we may discuss a certain relation between mass media and crime fears, but not the direct causality between the two.

The Sociological Aspects of Mass Media: Reality Construction SUMMARY Mass media is a powerful society institution that has a power to create stereotypes, that's why some questions arise: is Lithuanian society adequately informed about the events in the country and abroad? Does mass media always properly use its symbolic? Does her action always match the interests of civil society? Lithuanian mass media is not only the most trustful institution in Lithuania but also is one of the most important sources of information. The high level of mass media confidence, controversial and questionable presentation of information and events in Lithuanian society and the intention to look at this social institution from the other point of view – not from the audience but from the agent of mass media, encouraged to take an interest in this social institution and try to reveal its working principles in selecting, processing and presenting information to the society. The purpose of this work is to reveal an inner ideology of the mass media and critically evaluate the mass media as a mean of reality construction on the ground of the experience of mass media agents. There are reviewed the common features and peculiarity of the press and television. The common mass media aspects are analyzed on the ground of various sociological and communicative theories that are assigned to mass media. There are discussed M. McLuhan's, J. Baudrillard's, C. McCullagh's, P. Berger's, T. Luckmann's and some others theoretical ideas. On the ground of the experience of mass media's agents, there are revealed the main principles of information selection, the stylistic and technical means to present the infomation and the strategy and commercial interest of the mass media. Our knowledge of the world is formed by the information that mass media agents present to us. In this selective way the agents of mass media have a power to form and restrict our perception of the reality. The news that we receive, are the versions of events, presented and formed by the agents of mass media, that are depend on their relations and possibilities, experience, expertise and moral values, political attitude and their chance to reach the news-makers. Mass media can service for the purpose of the civil society at the same time be interested in its commercial interests. Everything depends on the inner ideology, i.e. on the principles of information selection, its processing and presenting.