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3. 7. 2020

Management summary Research study „Models Predicting Financial Distress Applied to Specific Insolvency Cases“

This paper is focused on the financial situation of pre-packed insolvencies. Pre-packed insolvencies, or pre-packs, are specially organized insolvency proceedings. It is expected that the pre-packs will be more effective than standard insolvency proceedings with respect to time and creditor satisfaction. There can be different results of pre-packs: successful rehabilitation, unsuccessful rehabilitation or on-going rehabilitation. […]

1. 7. 2020

New Double-Degree Possibility for MIMG Students with Hanyang University, Seoul

Starting from the Academic Year 2020/2021 the MIMG students will newly get an opportunity to apply for the double Master degree programme offered jointly by the Faculty of Business Administration at VSE and School of Business at Hanyang University, Seoul (HUBS). After completing the programme, master students from FBA VSE will obtain a Master’s degree […]

30. 6. 2020

Management summary Research study „We survived this! What managers could learn from SMEs who successfully navigated the Greek economic crisis“

Small and medium size enterprises in both business to business and consumer markets are particularly vulnerable to economic downturns. Concentrating on the Greek economic crisis, one of the toughest and most prolonged on a global scale, the present research sheds light on both anthropocentric and business-centric factors that helped SMEs survive, therefore, providing a valuable […]

30. 6. 2020

Exchange Programme Applications for 2nd year Bachelor Students – Spring 2021

The offer of partner universities for the upcoming applications for the Exchange Programme Abroad in the Spring semester 2021 has been published (for exchange mobility during 2nd year of bachelor study). Students can choose among VSE partner schools in Europe and overseas. The offer might be updated until the beginning of the selection procedure on 6. 7. 2020. Students applying in German […]

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 […]