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30. 6. 2020

Management summary research study „Multinationals and the evolving contours of their human management practices in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union“

The study explores the effects of three organizational variables (country of origin of the multinational company, the timing of entry into the European Union and the mode of establishment of the subsidiary unit) on the human resource management practices being pursued by subsidiaries of large multinationals operating in selected countries in Central and Eastern Europe […]

25. 6. 2020

Executive Summary Study „Determinants of competitiveness of the Czech SMEs: findings from the Global Competitiveness Project“

The study aimed to empirically assess firm-level drivers of competitiveness of the Czech small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) using the complex firm-level competitiveness index. The authors explored the relationship between firm competitiveness and firm characteristics such as size, age, industry affiliation and location. The determinants of competitiveness were tested econometrically by estimation of multivariate regression […]

24. 6. 2020

Registration Deadline for the Executive MBA Programme Approaches /30.6.2020/

Embark upon the experience that prepares you for the toughest challenges at work. Discover the insights to the issues that matter in today’s evolving business and professional environment. Take the right decision to advance your career. Uncover the strategies and resources to gain the competitive advantage. Our lecturers at the International School of Business and […]

24. 6. 2020

Management summary Research study „Strategic alliances between Czech SMEs and its effects on firm’s competitiveness“

This study aims to explore the effects of strategic alliances by Czech SMEs on firms’ competitiveness. Surveys with the Czech SME representatives showed a positive impact of strategic alliances on the SME’s competitiveness for both domestic and international business. However, the effect was feeble. The increased competitiveness was a result of increased differentiation, cost decrease, […]

23. 6. 2020

Research project on the students’ attitudes towards electric cars by FBA and ŠKODA AUTO

Faculty of Business Administration and ŠKODA AUTO collaborated on a research project regarding the exploration of the attitudes of University students in Czech Republic towards sustainability, environmentally friendly/electric cars and ŠKODA AUTO as an employer. Dr Marek Vinš from the Department of Logistics, Dr Efthymia Kottika from the Deparment of Marketing and Dr Kateřina Legnerova […]

22. 6. 2020

Management summary Research study „Beyond postsocialist and small: recent film production practices and state support for cinema in Czechia and Romania“

Cinemas of East and Central Europe are often characterized in the scholarly literature by generalizing terms such as “small cinemas” and “postsocialist” cinemas and, in this sense, defined against Western European cinemas. Based on a comparison of historical contexts, film production infrastructures, the popularity of films with various audiences, and analysis of state support for […]

21. 6. 2020

Management summary Research study „Tools for the innovation and optimization of company processes performance within the framework of INDUSTRY 4.0“

The main goal of the project is to develop the system: – of Web configuration tool of products and services – of tools for the description of company processes for the need of simulation – of tools and methods for the development of mathematical models – for the optimization of company processes performance which uses […]

19. 6. 2020

Executive Summary Study „What drives total factor productivity and its growth in post-communist countries? The case of the Czech Food Industry“

The study aimed to empirically assess firm-level drivers of total factor productivity (TFP) of the Czech firms operating int the Czech food industry. The authors explored the relationship between firm total factor productivity and its growth and firm characteristics such as size, age, industry affiliation, location and financial characteristics. The determinants of total factor productivity […]

18. 6. 2020

VSE wins inaugural CEMS Philippe Louvet Innovation Award

A global consortium of three leading business schools: the University of Economics, Prague (VSE), Czech Republic; the University of Sydney Business school, Australia and the Ivey Business School in Canada; with the support of Google, Deloitte, Mastercard, ABB, Hilti, and UNICEF have won the first CEMS Philippe Louvet Innovation Award, sponsored by L’Oréal. The new […]

16. 6. 2020

Management summary Research study „TIRDERU812MT01 Proposal of methodological approach for the creation of methodology in gas industry“

The aim of this project was to propose the ideal structure and procedure of creating methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of investments which would then be verified in individual industries. The procedure as well as structure should also be focused on the target group (united procedural procedures, work with information, work with data). Analysis were […]