DBA Dissertation Topics

Departments

Perspectives of Digitization and Digitalization in Supply Chain Management Transformation (PJ, FM, MV)
Perspectives of Globalization Supply Chain Strategies in 2nd decade of 21st century (PJ)
Supply Chain Resilience (PJ, FM, MV)
Supply Chain Configuration (PJ)
Supply Chain Transformation (MV)

Perspectives of Dynamic Simulation in Supply Chain Management Improvements Including Digital Twin topic (PJ)
Lean Six Sigma and techno-organisational innovations in manufacturing and the thereby achievable performance increases in the manufacturing sector (EMS – European Manufacturing Survey – https://www.isi.fraunhofer.de/en/themen/wertschoepfung/fems.html) (PJ, FM)
Sustainable Supply Chain as a driver of excellence (PJ, FM, MV)
Strategic Procurement and Value Creation (MV)

Finance
Corporate governance
Sustainable business
Sustainable finance
Social enterprise
Implementation (or lack of) of cost accounting processes in Czech / CEE (Central & Eastern European) SMEs
Implementation (or lack of) of cost accounting processes in Czech / CEE family businesses
Difference in cost accounting practices between multinationals and large domestic corporations in the Czech Republic / CEE region.
Corporate governance challenges in the European defence industry
Potential for wider spin-off benefits of industrial policy with regards to defence industries
Sustainability challenges for the defence industries

Critical thinking and its development, leadership development and topics related to education

Modern trends in marketing research
Generation Z (generation alpha) consumer behavior: values, motivations, decision-making process
Influencer marketing and its impact on purchasing behavior
Generation Alpha as future consumers: the emergence of preferences, the role of parents, and digital socialization
Generation Z in the labor market: expectations, motivation, benefits

Resiliency and transformation of organizations during a crisis and the role of marketing
The effects of social media storms and digital disinformation on brand-consumer dynamics

Evaluation of marketing performance in companies and other organizations
Comparative Analysis of the Kotlerian and Sharpian Approaches to Marketing: Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives
Marketing of classical music
Other

Marketing to low-income consumers
Social Marketing Strategies for Healthcare Prevention Programs Among Low-Income Consumers

Crisis management, disaster management, crisis communication
Resilience (organisational, community etc.), governance in crisis, disinformation & hybrid threats, cascading impacts, managing polycrisis

Management in foundations and associations
Evaluations as a management tool (for managers in foundations, or the public sector)

AI and Digital Transformation in HR

AI-Driven Talent Acquisition and Selection: Examining the effectiveness, bias mitigation strategies, and ethical implications of AI-powered recruitment tools in Central European organizations
Predictive Analytics for Employee Retention: Developing and validating models that predict turnover risk while addressing privacy concerns and employee trust
HR Chatbots and Employee Experience: Investigating how AI-powered conversational interfaces affect employee satisfaction, HR service delivery efficiency, and the changing role of HR professionals

Hybrid and Virtual Work Management

Leadership Effectiveness in Hybrid Environments: Comparing leadership competencies and practices that drive team performance in fully remote, hybrid, and traditional settings
Building Organizational Culture in Distributed Teams: Strategies for maintaining cultural cohesion and employee engagement when teams operate across multiple locations and work modes
Performance Management Redesign for Hybrid Work: Moving beyond traditional metrics to outcome-based assessment frameworks suitable for flexible work arrangements

Talent and Competency Development

Competency-Based Succession Planning in Post-Pandemic Organizations: Developing frameworks that identify and develop future leaders in rapidly changing business environments
Micro-Credentials and Continuous Learning: The role of alternative credentialing in workforce development and its integration with traditional HR development practices
Skills Gap Analysis in the Age of Automation: Identifying critical human skills that complement AI and automation, and designing upskilling/reskilling programs

Strategic HR Challenges

HR Analytics Maturity and Organizational Performance: Examining the relationship between data-driven HR practices and business outcomes in Czech/European SMEs
Employer Branding in Tight Labor Markets: Strategies for attracting and retaining talent when organizations compete for skilled workers
Employee Well-being and Burnout Prevention in Always-On Cultures: Developing intervention frameworks that address mental health in digitally connected workplaces
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Metrics: Moving beyond compliance to measurable DEI outcomes that drive innovation and performance