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Traveler Čeněk Paclt (1813-1887) - the first Czech that has ever been to all five continents in respect to historical anthropology
Kříž, Jaroslav ; Opatrný, Josef (advisor) ; Binková, Simona (referee)
This dissertation analyzes the life of Czech traveler Čeněk Paclt (1813 - 1887), who was born in the town of Turnov. Čeněk Paclt belongs to the most famous Czech travelers. He is also the first Czech, who has provably traveled through all five inhabited continents and has left written evidence about his journeys. Fundamental part of this thesis is focusing on his life and describes his adventures, which he had come across on the five continents. The thesis is written in historical, and employs historical anthropology, which focuses on a single individual in the course of human events, as one of the main methodological approaches. Secondarily, this thesis elaborates Paclt's personality and his view on aboriginal cultures, which he encountered during his travels, and Paclt's relationship towards his hometown is also mentioned. Furthermore, the dissertation touches upon traveling background in Czech nation during 19th century.
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Operace Rainbow Warrior: akt státního terorismu?
Nedvědová, Hana ; Matějka, Ondřej (advisor) ; Perottino, Michel (referee)
This thesis ,,Rainbow Warrior Affair: act of state terrorism?" studies an incident that happened in New Zealand, in 1985. The flagship vessel of international peace organization, Greenpeace, was sabotaged and scuttled. The operation was executed by French secret services and ordered by President Francois Mitterand. This thesis aims to determine if the operation was an example of state terrorism. The first chapter deals with the concept of terrorism and its typology. The second chapter reviews the 2 opposing schools of thought on whether or not state terrorism actually exists. The third chapter analyses the different reactions to the incident by New Zealand and France. The final chapter deals with how Operation Rainbow Warrior influenced relations between France and New Zealand.
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Effects of the El Niño / Southern Oscillation on the climate of New Zealand
Brambus, Ondřej ; Huth, Radan (advisor) ; Müller, Miloslav (referee)
The climatic phenomena El Nino, Southern Oscillation (SO), their interaction (ENSO) and effects of ENSO on the climate of New Zealand is investigated in this bachelor's thesis. The thesis is divided into three parts. The first one (chapter 3) explains the terminology, general connections and conditions favorable for origination of an ENSO event. The second part (chapter 4) summarizes the main research related to ENSO effects on the climate of New Zealand. In this part not only meteorological and climatological studies are mentioned, but also hydrological or dendrochronological studies. The last part (chapter 5) is based on my research which examines influences in SOI (Southern Oscillation Index) changes to temperature and precipitation variables in New Zealand. During El Nino events the yearly temperature amplitude in Northern part of North Island of New Zealand tends to be bigger than the amplitude during La Nina events. This conclusion is based on correlation analysis between SOI and temperature datasets. Impact of SOI changes on precipitation variability was not confirmed.
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Mixed member proportional representattion in New Zealand
Trávníček, Matěj ; Novák, Miroslav (advisor) ; Mlejnek, Josef (referee)
The thesis is about New Zealand House of Representatives electoral system. In introductory part is briefly presented the political system of New Zealand. Then is currently used electoral system, its genesis and impacts of transition from the first past the post to mixed member proportional system researched. Thesis is in its effort focusing on segments of electoral system and trying to identify its problematic points and to introduce alternative electoral system proposed to the electors in referenda. The thesis is using the electoral studies methods, especially quantitative measuring of attributes of electoral system and party structure within the House of Representatives.
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Investigating Infant Mortality in New Zealand: Does Ethnicity Matter?
Merglová, Eva ; Pechholdová, Markéta (advisor) ; Nývlt, Ondřej (referee)
The existence of differences in the chance of survival of infants based on their ethnicity is a phenomenon known from various countries. The aim of this thesis is to add to the related body of research by conducting a complex differential analysis of infant mortality in main ethnic groups of New Zealand. Based on its findings, it should be possible to target supportive health and education programs more precisely. The analysis was performed using data supplied by the Ministry of Health of New Zealand and its results suggest that while some differences can be identified between ethnic groups under study based on age of infant, birth weight, length of pregnancy, age of mother, and primary cause of death, there does not seem to be a difference in the influence of infant's sex.
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Cultural Standards of New Zealand
Sládek, František ; Khelerová, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Vojtíšek, Zdeněk (referee)
This master thesis is focused on cultural standards of New Zealand. The main aim of this thesis is to define cultural standards of New Zealand and compare them with the theory. The first part of the diploma thesis is focused on theory of culture, cultural dimensions and standards, as well as different concepts of cultural dimensions applied on the Czech and New Zealand culture. The practical part describes the basic characteristics of the country, political and economical system, business dealings and diplomatic protocol. The last part is based on empirical research and defines cultural standards of New Zealand from the Czech perspective.
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Specification of tourism entrepreneurship in New Zealand
Čertíková, Romana ; Abrhám, Josef (advisor) ; Kalábová, Markéta (referee)
New Zealand is a well developed country, where it is easy to start a new business. Also it is a country with beautiful sceneries and a range of unique natural, social and sports attractions, which allure more and more tourists. The aim of this thesis is to specify entrepreneurial environment and development of tourism in New Zealand. The side goal of this thesis is to elaborate a case study on the company Tourism Holdings Limited, which is doing its business in New Zealand particularly in the field of tourism. One company, the travel agency Kiwi Experience, operated by Tourism Holdings Limited is afterwards chosen for a more detailed description and compared with its competition Stray bus. The SWOT analysis is then made on the grounds of this comparison. The inner attributes of the travel agency Kiwi Experience are drawn especially from the evaluated marketing mix of the company and outer attributes of the company mainly from the territorial characteristics of New Zealand and statistical data recording the development of tourism in New Zealand. New Zealand was determined by the World Bank as the country with the most suitable conditions for starting a business. One can start a business in New Zealand within one day. Also the economy of New Zealand is in progress. A growth in gross domestic product, decline of unemployment, appreciation of the New Zealand Dollar and stable development of inflation rate were noticed during the last few years. The trend of New Zealand tourism is also growing. The number of the tourist arrivals increases and the international tourism expenditures are approaching the value of dairy products exported from New Zealand. The company Tourism Holdings Limited has been operating on the New Zealand market for thirty two years and its economic activities are achieving the goal of maximization of its profit. The travel agency Kiwi Experience has many strengths among which especially belong good entrepreneurial results and specialization of the company on one particular segment of customers. In the future Kiwi Experience should focus on its negative reputation occurring in several reviews on the internet and make the itinerary and the route maps of their adventure buses clearer. The opportunity for this travel agency is the growth of demand in their products (services) and the development of tourist arrivals to New Zealand. The travel agency Kiwi Experience might be, for instance, harmed by strengthening of other competition or slowing down of the development of New Zealand economy. The analysis of entrepreneurship, tourism and also the progressive entrepreneurial results of New Zealand company Tourism Holdings Limited support the positive trends of entrepreneurship in tourism in New Zealand.
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New Zealand Business Environment
Tomková, Markéta ; Müllerová, Františka (advisor) ; Wright, Iva (referee)
The thesis examines business environment of New Zealand. The aim of the thesis is to conduct a situational analysis of the business environment through PESTLE analysis, which is necessary for successful market penetration and elimination of the related business risks. Another goal is to verify the hypothesis, that New Zealand business environment is perspective for Czech economic subjects. Possibilities of Czech subjects to be economically active on the local market will be analysed in the last chapter. The thesis should serve as a complex source of information for Czech businessmen, exporters and investors, who are or intend to be economically active in New Zealand.
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Trends in labor migration in New Zealand
Nedbalová, Adriana ; Klosová, Anna (advisor) ; Gullová, Soňa (referee)
One of the most popular schemes of temporary migration in New Zealand is Working Holiday, which extensively has increased in the number of participants over the last 10 years. There were almost 20,000 participants in 2004 and it increased to 50,000 participants in 2014. This study researches a role of Czech participants in this scheme and i.a. looks into their financial situation. Finding out their role is based on comparison of conditions, wages, time of stay and time of working with other participants of different nationalities. Czechs cover just 2 % out of all the participants of WH but on average they work and stay in New Zealand longer than others. After they return back home, thanks to their satisfaction, they spread their overseas experience. This supports the growth of interest in overseas travel and a quota of 1200 visas issued for one year seems to be insufficient.
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New Zealand as a tourist destination for a youth sector
Kumberová, Lenka ; Abrhám, Josef (advisor) ; Petrů, Zdenka (referee)
The main topic of my diploma thesis was a youth sector and its specific habits in tourism. The main objective was to evaluate the infrastructure and the specific forms of youth travel in New Zealand, followed by a product creation for the youth sector. In order to reach the main objective, the methods of analysis and comparative method were used; specifically the analysis of accommodation, transport, activities and comparison of findings in theoretical part of the thesis and practical part of the thesis. Furthermore, a potential for a development of specific forms of youth travel in New Zealand was analysed. The main findings was that New Zealand is highly recommended for the youth sector for its supply of accommodation, transport and activities for youth, as well as for its potential for a development of the specific forms of youth travel.
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