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Application of the Fibonacci sequence in asset markets
Míšek, Tomáš ; Soukup, Alexandr (advisor) ; Šrédl, Karel (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the possibilities of using the Fibonacci sequence in asset markets. First, it introduces the issue of asset market and describes the individual assets. Then it explains, twhat it is the Fibonacci sequence and what mechanisms cause that it can be applied to conduct market assets. Describes the various technical analysis tools, which using this sequence. In the next section, the reader is familiar with various business strategies that utilize the tools and indicators based on this principle. As a brief description and as an example of using this strategy in the trading platform MetaTrader5. Finally, it applied Fibonacci tool to chart the development of prices of selected market for the year 2015 for the purpose of verifying that the market reacted to the level of the Fibonacci sequence. The author's subsequent assessment recommended to carry out more detailed statistical examination. Methods based on the Fibonacci sequence, when used properly, increases the chances of profitable trading. They are the accurate method of exploring capital markets. Above that, it will be able to predict future results and determine future trends of macroeconomic aggregates. However, it is necessary to observe the principle of risk management.
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The unemployment by educational attainment and age in the Czech Republic
Fucimanová, Klára ; Šrédl, Karel (advisor) ; Svoboda, Roman (referee)
This bachelor thesis addresses the issues around the rate of unemployment in regard of varying age groups and the highest respective level of education. It deals with the basic facts of unemployment. We focused on its very details and characterized the states of risk an applicant faces on the job market. Further, we specified the hurdles a nonworker has to cope with.
Besides that the standard unemployment index of the Czech Republic and the evolution of vacancies was analyzed closely. Furthermore we compared genders in their respective age groups and considered if these differences are significant factors of unemployment.
This bachelors thesis also includes empirical studies, which ideally should lead us to findings of what the main reasons for unemployment are and additionally to the extent of knowlegdability of expectant graduates when choosing their field of study in regard to their utilization on the labor market. The studies were collected through questionnaries which were compiled for the unemployed and for employment office workers.
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Administrative Monopoly in terms of the economy of the Czech Republic
Straka, Vojtěch ; Šrédl, Karel (advisor) ; Soukup, Alexandr (referee)
This thesis describes the existence of administrative monopoly in the Czech Republic. It concisely explains the division between perfect and imperfect competition. In connection to the imperfect competition both monopolistic competition and oligopoly are mentioned. The thesis characterises monopoly features, its origination and price discrimination. Furthermore, it focuses on concrete monopoly in the Czech Republic and the anti-monopoly policy of the Czech Office for the Protection of Competition. The practical part concentrates on the state enterprise of Czech Post. It contains a historical overview of postal services in the Czech Republic and it characterizes Czech Post including all its services, postal network and organisational structure. The workings of postal services and changes in its operation are described both in European and Czech context. The practical part consists substantially of the depiction of liberalisation of postal services market, which happened in the Czech Republic in 2013. The thesis characterises the legal framework of the loss of monopoly position of Czech Post and evaluates the process of liberalisation in EU countries and in the Czech Republic.
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Monopoly in Conditions of Czech Economy
Lupačová, Kristýna ; Šrédl, Karel (advisor) ; Svoboda, Roman (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the issues of monopoly in conditions of the Czech economy. The theoretical part is focused on the definition of concepts in terms
of market and market structure and perfect and imperfect competition. More details are elaborated monopoly position depending on the market power, the causes and the formation of monopoly prices, monopoly profits, loss of monopoly or the definition of the supply curve. The basic issues are completed with the cases when the performing of the monopoly is not in accordance with the law and shall work out the principles of regulation and restrictions. Ultimately there are mentioned special cases exhibiting monopolistic behaviour, which are the monopson and bilateral monopoly.
The practical part is devoted to a particular firm of the monopoly position. The chosen company is the Czech Post, s. p. Consideration is given to the historical development of the company, the current position on the market of postal services, the development and principles of the availability of services, prices of services, employment and wage policies. Also there is described the loss of the monopoly position of the Czech Post, s. p. depending on the postal market liberalisation in 2013 with the gradual emergence of competition on the market of letter and parcel services. At the conclusion of the thesis there are given suggestions on solutions to the situation, which are also connected with the decline of the letter mail due to the spread of electronic communication.
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The firm in competitive environment
Dittrichová, Iva ; Šrédl, Karel (advisor) ; Svoboda, Roman (referee)
My bachelor work deals with the issue of competition in wood processing industry specifically sawmilling. This thesis is divided into two main parts, theoretical and practical part.
The theoretical part defines important terms related to the issue. The core of the thesis concentrates on perfect and imperfect competition. The theoretical part represents the pillar for the practical part. The practical part focuses on a particular company in the wood processing industry. At first it briefly introduced and on the basis on selected rations is drawn up financial analysis. The middle part of practical part describes the wood processing industry and main competitors. In conclusion is evaluation of the situation of the company within competition according to the comparative method and SWOT analysis and also list of strengths and weaknesses of the company.
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Comparative analysis of the mergers in 2014
Vaníčková, Veronika ; Šrédl, Karel (advisor) ; Hana, Hana (referee)
The diploma thesis is divided to two various parts. The theoretical part is introduced by showing of different possibilities how companies can grow. There are also explained in detail topics related to mergers - for example types of mergers, history, process of mergers and the motives which lead to the realization of the merger. The last chapter of the theoretical part deals with evaluating of the success of the merger. The main part of this diploma thesis is to prepare a detailed comparative analysis of mergers registered in the Commercial Register in 2014. The introduction of practical part is concentrated on the selection of statistical criteria, methods of collecting and evaluating data. The presentation of the results of the analysis is divided into two parts. The first part analyzes the mergers carried out in 2014 from several points of view, among others includes the representation merger ratio by each merger type, the representation of various legal forms or national and cross-border mergers ratio also. After charter evaluating the data for 2014, the comparative analysis for period 2010 - 2014 is provided.
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Validation of Utility Theory of a Consumer in Practice
Kašpárková, Ivana ; Svoboda, Roman (advisor) ; Šrédl, Karel (referee)
This bachelor thesis is focused on validating of Utility Theory of a Consumer in practice. The aim of this work is to confirm or disprove the theory of decreasing marginal utility on the two test groups of respondents coresponding to a pre-prepared questionnaire.
The work is divided into two main parts first is a theoretical and second is a practical. The theoretical part is devoted to the authors, who were stadied to the issue of consumer behavior from the past until present.
These findings are used to develop questionnaires and subsequent elaboration of the practical part. In the practical part are analyzed using a graphical representation individual responses to the questionnaire from two interviewees groups. These data lead to the evaluation of whether the theory of diminishing marginal utility confirmed or not. Average utility are further processed in statistical calculations to compare whether the average utility in the two groups tested statistically significantly different or are the same average utility.
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The Market Analysis of Cash Systems
Vojtová, Markéta ; Svoboda, Roman (advisor) ; Šrédl, Karel (referee)
This work is focused on market cash systems, the description and development of the cash systems. This work is processed on the basis of data from Wincor Nixdorf which is one of the leading companies producing POS solutions, banking solutions and many other facilities in the Czech Republic, but also in the world. The work is composed of two parts, where the first chapter is an introduction to the concept of trade, retail trade, information POS solutions and description of payment. There are also graphs showing the growth of POS solutions, ATMs and credit cards in Czech republic. In the analytical part is analysis of the volume of sales in segments on payment solutions, description, price and type of product, competitive information, and types of customers. There was also performed a survey focusing on the needs and preferences of customers in payment and the interview with the manager of the company Wincor Nixdor. The research question is what will be the potential future trend of POS solutions.
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Knowledge Economy and Education in the Czech Republic
Březinová, Radka ; Šrédl, Karel (advisor)
Cílem diplomové je přiblížení problematiky znalostní ekonomiky a s ní související vzdělanost společnosti. Kritériem hodnocení je stávající stav znalostní ekonomiky, která je úzce spjata s historickým vývojem vzdělávání. Předmětem práce bude komparace úrovně a znalosti ve všech ekonomických aktivitách. Součásti práce bude mimo jiné i pohled na znalostní ekonomiku a vzdělávání v mezinárodním kontextu. Dále i zamyšlení nás pojmem znalostní ekonomika, potřeba vzdělávání. Tyto dva pojmy budou dány do souvislosti s problematikou konkurenceschopnosti organizaci a státu. Část práce bude věnována používání Indexu znalostní ekonomiky. Cílem práce bude tedy zhodnocení vlivu znalostní ekonomiky z různých úhlů pohledu.
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The Firm in a Competitive Environment
Houšková, Eliška ; Šrédl, Karel (advisor) ; Kopecká, Lenka (referee)
This Thesis Deals with the Position of a Company within a Competitive Environment. The Theoretical Part of the Thesis Is Devoted to the Main Concepts that Appear within the Work Including the Various Types of Competitors and the General Objectives of a Company. The Work Analyses the Factors which Affect the Efficiency of a Company and Its Competitiveness within the Market. It Further Describes Selected Ways of Analysing the Internal and External Corporate Environment. In the Practical Part of the Thesis an Analysis of the Company PayU Czech Republic s.r.o. the Operator of the Internet Payment Gateway PayU Is Carried out. The Current Situation of the Company Is Evaluated in Light of the Development of the Market in which It Operates in Comparison to the Main Competitors and in Terms of Its Internal and External Surroundings. The Analyses of the Company are Carried out on the Basis of the Procedure Described within the Theoretical Part of the Thesis. The Data Obtained Are Used in order to Assess the Company´s Competitiveness and in order to Draft Subsequent Proposals for Strengthening of the Company´s Position within the Competitive Environment.
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