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Management Summary Research Study „Beyond lobbying regulation: the advantages of a broader approach to implementing and evaluating transparent lobbying rules“

The present article advocates adopting a broader perspective when implementing and assessing transparent lobbying regulations—an aspect often overlooked in the existing literature. Our premise is that institutions and rules serve as pivotal explanatory variables for the effective and socially acceptable allocation of scarce resources, thereby contributing to societal welfare. Consequently, it becomes imperative to scrutinise […]

FBA hosted an international meeting of researchers in the fields of leadership, followership, and social identity (ICSILF)

On May 20, 2025, the Faculty of Business Administration at the Prague University of Economics and Business hosted an international meeting of researchers in the fields of leadership, followership, and social identity (ICSILF), organized by the Department of Managerial Psychology and Sociology. The conference focused on current research in these areas and featured contributions from […]

CEMS Global Leadership Faculty Group Meeting

We were pleased to host the recent meeting of the CEMS Global Leadership Faculty Group at the Faculty of Business Administration VŠE, bringing together colleagues from across the CEMS alliance. The session focused on sharing best practices in leadership education, exploring joint research opportunities, and strengthening collaboration among faculty members. Our faculty is proud to […]

Management Summary Research Study “Gender Diversity in the Boardroom and Firm Performance: Evidence from the Czech Republic”

The research examines the relationships between entrepreneurial behaviors, innovation performance, and bank credit access for 1367 enterprises across multiple European countries. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Resource-Based View (RBV), the research investigates how entrepreneurs’ personal attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms influence bank credit access, with innovation performance as a mediating […]

Applications for Ph.D. Program at FBA Will Close on 31.5. 2025

Study Ph.D. Program at the Faculty of Business Administration! Are you an aspiring student interested in developing knowledge and conducting research? Then our four-year full-time or combined Ph.D. Program is the right choice for you. Applicants may submit their application to the Ph.D. Program till May 31, 2025. The nearest exam is planned for June 2025 (start of […]

Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA‑PF) at the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), Prague University of Economics and Business

What is the MSCA‑PF programme? The Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA‑PF) is one of the European Union’s flagship funding instruments for excellent postdoctoral researchers. Fellows design and carry out an independent two‑year research project, gain new skills and international experience, and transfer their expertise to the host institution. The scheme is open to all scientific disciplines, including the broad […]

Management Summary Research Study „Periods of Uncertainty Are Linked to Greater Acceptance of Minorities“

This study explores how uncertainty in society – such as that caused by political crises, economic instability, or pandemics – affects people’s attitudes toward minority groups, specifically Muslims and Jews. Using survey responses from over 227,000 individuals across 56 countries between 1990 and 2020, the authors find that when uncertainty is high, people tend to […]

CEMS Academic Director Ladislav Tyll Again Re-elected as Deputy Chairman of the CEMS Academic Committee

National Holiday /May 1/ and Dean’s Day /May 2, 2025/

On Friday, May 2, all classes and office hours are cancelled due to Dean’s Day. The same applies for Thursday, May 1, which is Labour Day (a public holiday).   Labour Day is an annual day of celebration of the labour movement and its achievements. It has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically […]

Rector’s Sports Day and VŠEfest /23 April, 2025/

On Wednesday 23 April, the traditional Rector’s Sports Day will take place, followed by a large student festival – VŠEfest. The whole day is accompanied by the Faculty Battle – a competition between the faculties – everyone can get a lot of points for their faculty by participating in various activities and competitions – come and bring your faculty closer […]