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Globalization, Rule of Law and Wealth Inequality
Svěchotová, Anežka ; Horváth, Roman (advisor) ; Schwarz, Jiří (referee)
We examine the determinants of wealth inequality using new dataset consisting of a rich set of explanatory variables including rule of law, as well as different measures of globalization. We use the Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA) approach to account for model uncertainty. The BMA methodology allows to thoroughly compare a large number of potential determinants. Due to large differences in wealth inequality across different countries, the variables included reflect countries' various aspects, namely economic, geographical, regulatory, institutional, finance, globalization, political and demographic factors. Examining 39 potential determinants, we find five robustly related variables. Among them there are three financial development indicators, GDP growth and one geographical dummy for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. On the other hand, some of the measures of globalization are correlated with wealth inequality; however, they are not its determinants. JEL Classification C33, E21, G51 Keywords wealth inequality, globalization, Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA) Title Globalization, Rule of Law and Wealth Inequality
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Factors influencing development of cultural competencies in nursing students
ŠPIROCHOVÁ, Ilona
The concept of cultural competence hides a large amount of information on how to provide culturally appropriate care. This bachelor thesis deals not only with the cultural competencies themselves, but also with related factors that affect their development. It also deals with transcultural models and the effect of cultural competencies in the nursing process. The aim of the thesis was to map the factors influencing the development of cultural competencies in nursing students. To fulfil the goal, 4 hypotheses have been set. To verify the hypotheses, quantitative data collection has been performed using an online questionnaire. Students of the General Nurse and General Nursing program have been assigned to the research group. The results have shown that nursing students are influenced by the media, education, social networks and the attitude of teachers, but not to the extent we have expected. The results also show that nursing students most often meet the Romani people, Ukrainian and Vietnamese patients during their internship. As part of their internship, students most often encounter patients who profess Christianity, Islam, and Jehovah's Witnesses. In the research, students have shown that they have knowledge in the field of transcultural nursing and consider it important to provide culturally competent care. The conclusion of the research is that cultural competences will become more and more popular among nursing students due to the current increase in migration. The development of cultural competences will still need to be expanded in the areas of knowledge and skills in transcultural nursing.
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Globalizace a její dopad na život člověka v rozvojových a vyspělých společenstvích (zemích)
KARBOVÁ, Martina
The diploma thesis deals with impacts of globalization on human living in developing and developed communities (countries). The introduction is devoted to the general definition and explanation of the concept of globalization, its history, positive and negative aspects of globalization as well as global problems and risks, but also global ethics and its perspectives. Furthermore, this work is focused on three areas, namely economic, social and ecological. The economic part is devoted to ethical topics in the field of production, global business ethics, the topic of Fair Trade, the global problem of poverty and also developing countries. The third chapter deals with international social work, humanitarian and development aid and non-profit organizations. The last, fourth chapter deals with ecological globalization and the impact of ecological problems on humans. The aim of this work was to point out the processes of globalization, especially economic, social and ecological, which have an impact on the standard of living in developing and developed communities (countries). The means to achieve the goal was studied literature.
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Regional Identity and Linguistic Identity.
RADCHUK, Maryna
Since aspects of identifications represent hot topics of the discourses within modern globalized societies, this thesis aims to shed light on the patterns of identification with regions and languages that may be applied by multilingual speakers. Thus, it reports the results of the qualitative research having as a target to explore, highlight and contextualise the main issues connected to the conceptualization of region and corresponding regional and linguistic identities. This study is based on the combination of results obtained after the literature review and the conduction of semi-structured interviews with eleven multilingual speakers. The empirical data were analysed with the help of sequential analysis, coding and categorization. After the application of the corresponding methods, the following main categories or aspects were singled out: particular vision of the concept of region, features and perception of regional and linguistic identity, importance of English language, coexistence of multiple identities and European identity. These outcomes find their reflection within corresponding sources and may be considered as those that contribute to the researches on multilingualism, international communication and regional studies.
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Cultural Exceptionality with Regard to Globalization
VONDROVÁ, Lucie
The objective of my memoire is the position of culture in face globalization. Firstly, this memoire presents the revolution of transportation and means of communication, which has led to globalization. The following paragraphs present the principal international accords, the organizations affected by this problem, as well as the essential conventions concerning {<<} l´exception culturelle {>>}. Furthermore, it shows that culture has consequently come into play in globalization by opposing European culture with the concept of America. This memoire demonstrates how globalization accompanied by cultural hégémonie is responsible for the birth of the principal of cultural exception and moreover of cultural diversity.
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The influence of migration of Czech basketball players on their career
Donát, Blahomír ; Crossan, William Morea (advisor) ; Ruda, Tomáš (referee)
Title: The influence of migration of Czech basketball players on their career Objectives: The main aim of this diploma thesis is to find out if a migration of young Czech basketball players is proper for their future career. Methods: The first method, that was used in this work, is a quantitative method - analysing the secondary data. These data were collected from the websites eurobasket.com, cz.basketball, proballers.com and cbf.cz. Before the analyses, there was defined a selection aggregate of players, who are included to the analyses. The selection aggregate contains the players, that leaved Czech Republic during a period of years 2010- 2020, before they had been 25 years old, and their departure was their first one. After the first phase of analysis, there were found out 82 players that this selection aggregate contains. These players were evaluated by three factors of success (a length of their top- level career, a length of their top-level international career and a quality of the leagues, where these players were playing). To the quantitative research was added a qualitative method - semi structured interviews. The respondents were 4 specialists in the topic of Czech basketball players migration. The respondents are also ex professional players or current coaches. Their opinions were added...
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The use of foreign players in the first Czech league of American football
Krs, Jan ; Crossan, William Morea (advisor) ; Ruda, Tomáš (referee)
Title: Use of foreign players in the first Czech league of American football Objectives: The objective of this thesis is to determine the game and club contribution of foreign players (as defined by the CAAF) who played in the first league of American football in the Czech Republic in 2013-2019. To compare their game efficiency with other players and to determine whether foreign players had an impact on the development of the membership base, spectator attendance and league balance. Methods: The thesis analyses secondary data obtained from the web portal of the Czech Association of American Football and internal data provided by the association itself. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight representatives of first league American football clubs in the Czech Republic. The number and position of foreign players between 2013 and 2019 who were classified as Foreigners or Imports by the association was examined. The key information for the thesis was selected football statistics. The effect of these foreign players on the development of the membership base, average spectator attendance and league balance was also examined. Results: Foreign players are crucial for Czech clubs and are most often assigned to the position of quarterback. The club contribution is also evident. Foreign players...
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Relevance of the theory of the emergence of the new "Transnational Cleavage"
Maděra, Matyáš ; Stauber, Jakub (advisor) ; Guasti, Petra (referee)
This essay compares two distinct concepts of a cleavage line - transnational and periphery- centre. The research uses the comparative method. Both concepts will first be contrasted theoretically (comparison of differing theories) and later empirically (through differences in their manifestation into political parties). The results from the comparison of several theories suggest shared traits between both theories, but with a few key differences. Based on data from European political parties, the author of this thesis concludes, that these differences are a result of incorrectly defining the concept of transnational cleavage. Firstly, the cleavage is not yet entirely formed and secondly was not the main impulse for the rise of green parties, which is the main difference between both concepts. This forming cleavage has to be distinguished from a third concept, which is a periphery-centre cleavage on the European level. Author of this essay argues that the conflict within the European Union is a result of cross-cutting between two periphery-centre cleavages on different levels. First has a global reach (which is why it's wrongly labelled as transnational), while the second is only happening in Europe. The two cleavages are distinguished by contrasting centers, but the peripheral protest against these...
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