Boyko M. Development and use of social capital in the sector of services

The dissertation is devoted to substantiation of theoretical and methodological foundations and development of practical recommendations for the formation, development and utilization of social capital in services sector. Theoretical principles concerning the nature of social capital, its specificity and importance for socio-economic development have been profoundly researched. Values as an important component and tool for social capital have been overviewed and systematized. The importance of social capital for the area of services was discovered and strategic approach to its development as a competitive advantage was developed. Scientific and methodological approaches to the assessment of social capital have been improved. Scientific and practical approaches for the provision of administrative influence on the activation and development of social capital. Management capacity of social capital's development has been found. The opportunities for ensuring the effective functioning of social capital in services have been justified.