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Controversy about Šumava: Strengths and weaknesses of the ecological principle of consensus
Chomátová, Eliška ; Stöckelová, Tereza (advisor) ; Čermák, Daniel (referee)
The thesis is based on a qualitative research realized in summer 2008 in several municipalities in Šumava. Focus groups organized within this research aimed at the relationship of different stakeholders to the Šumava National Park and more generally to nature and environmentalist thoughts and actors. The research design and the data gathered are presented in the introduction. Then the theory of general principles of consensus is described, which serves as the main theoretical framework for the study of focus groups participants' arguments. Using particular arguments, I show that against the protection of nature as it is realized by Šumava National Park Authority, critical citizens build their arguments on values that are considered legitimate and important in Czech society. The next part of the thesis studies the ecological principle of consensus as a new general principle of consensus: I discuss the conditions for existence of such a principle, its form in the controversy about the management of Šumava and the implications its form can have, supporting broader acceptance of the principle or, on the contrary, its rejection. An important point there is the relationship between expertise and participation, which are, together with the concept of nature, main elements of the ecological principle of...
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Intercultural Communicative Competence. ICC Development in Student Teachers of English Language
Uličná, Klára
Intercultural Communicative Competence ICC Development in Student Teachers of English Language Abstract: The aim of this dissertation is to assess the development of intercultural communicative competence in student teachers of English language within a study subject Intercultural Communicative Competence taught at the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Pardubice. Firstly, the terminology to be used throughout the text is defined. Consequently, relevant theoretical foundations are introduced, especially philosophical foundations as well as foundations in linguistics and foreign language didactics. These indicate the position from which we approach the discussed phenomenon, i.e. interculturality that in the current globalized world poses new demands not only on pedagogical practice, but on research too. In the subsequent part of the dissertation focus lies on intercultural education, the key aim of which is defined as development of intercultural communicative competence. Current trends in intercultural education are discussed with accent on the specifics of English language teaching and learning. The core of the theoretical part of this work aims to conceptualize the construct of intercultural communicative competence and to elaborate on its consequent didactic aspects, i.e. its...
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Analysis of bubble tea market in the Czech Republic
Stibor, Jiří ; Vávra, Oldřich (advisor) ; Koudelka, Jan (referee)
The thesis focuses on bubble tea market in the Czech republic in relation to Bubbleology company. The objective of the thesis is to analyze the marketing mix of this company and suggest additions that would increase the awareness for the brand and subsequently increase the profits. First the target group is identified with the help of on-line questionnaire. Then leading bubble tea brands are described and the main competition for Bubbleology is identified. Follows analysis of the marketing mix. Proposed is increase in digital engagement with the help of social networks and mobile app. Improvements to promotions in the shopping malls are also suggested. The concepts are then verified with the help of focus groups.
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Analysis of fresh juice and smoothies market in the Czech Republic
Šťavíková, Hana ; Vávra, Oldřich (advisor) ; Čížková, Kateřina (referee)
This master thesis deals with the analysis of fresh juice and smoothie market in the Czech Republic. The goal of this thesis is to investigate the market of both fresh bars and fresh juices and smoothies that can be bought in the store. Another goal is to determine consomer's needs on this market. For the purpose of finding out those information, a quiestionnare was compiled. The questionnaire was targeting young people age between 20 and 30 years who either live or at least spend most of their time in big cities. The results of the questionnaire then served as a starting point for further analysis. During working on this paper I was doing a regular storecheck in the 4 most visited grocery chains. For a deeper understanding of the target group, two focus groups were held. First one was targeting people that are regularly buying fresh juices and smoothies in grocery chains. Second one targeted the contrary -- people that have never bought such drinks. Reults of all research that were carried out served as a starting point for further recommendation.
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Nákupní chování mladých spotřebitelů ve věku 15 - 29 let na trhu fast food restaurací v regionu Jižní Morava
Neuberger, Patrik
Neuberger, P., Consumer behaviour of young consumers between 15-29 years on fast food market in South Moravia region. Master Thesis. Brno: Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Business and Economics, 2015. This master thesis is focused on consumer behaviour of young consumers between 15-29 years at fast food market in South Moravia region. The main aim of this thesis is to identify factors which influence consumer during buying process at this particular group of consumers and on this principle formulate general valid marketing recommendation. Qualitative and quantitative methods are used for research. Focus groups method and questionnaire method were used in research exactly. The result of these methods were used for cluster analysis. The result of cluster analysis are cluster with similar properties and members of these clusters are influenced by same factors. On this base general valid marketing recommendations are made for each cluster. These recommendations can be used in South Moravia region.
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Chování spotřebitele v místě prodeje
Drexler, Denis
DREXLER, Denis. Consumer behaviour at point of purchase. Brno, 2014. 159 p. Master thesis. Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Business and Economics. Thesis supervisor Ing. Martin Souček, Ph.D. This thesis deals with consumer behaviour and their decision making process at point of purchase. Consumer behaviour is researched within the process of buying confectionery. Methods of questionnaire, focus groups, eye-tracking and in-depth interviews have been used in the practical part. Based on results in the practical part, a model of consumer behaviour has been created. The thesis also suggests marketing recommendations which could be practically used.
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Vliv genderového marketingu při tvorbě reklamních strategií
Machálková, Veronika
This diploma thesis deals with processing of the issue of current situation in the field of gender advertising strategies which are particularly targeted at women's marketing. Elaboration marketing researches and group interviews are identified women's' views on the selected advertising campaigns. Next step is evaluation and processing information of Focus Groups which are concerned shopping behavior of university women students. Sequentially, the models of shopping behavior have been created including factors which affecting to the target group.
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