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Innovation and Interaction: Relationships between Global Production Networks and Regional Innovation Systems in Czechia
Horák, Petr ; Květoň, Viktor (advisor) ; Ženka, Jan (referee) ; Dvouletý, Ondřej (referee)
- 6 - Abstract The aim of this dissertation was to expand the knowledge on the relationships between the quality of regional innovation systems (RIS) and the localization of firms within global production networks (GPNs) in Czechia. A key aspect was to understand the interaction between the different firms involved in GPNs and their R&D collaboration. The thesis also focused on different aspects of leading firms in GPNs according to their urban and rural localisation. Given the importance of RIS quality for innovation processes, the effects of R&D support on firm competitiveness were examined in the context of regional effects. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the effect of the different innovation performance of regions on knowledge spillovers through patent offshoring. The findings of this dissertation expand the understanding of the interactions between RIS and GPN, contribute to a broader understanding of economic geography, and suggest future research avenues. First, it shows that more interconnected firms (with GPNs) and subcontractors without autonomy are not significantly linked by publicly supported in R&D collaborations. Second, intensive involvement in collaborative R&D provides resilience to economic shocks. Third, leading firms in Czechia differ significantly depending on their location, with...
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Corporate Decision Support Systems
Bechyňová, Jana ; Kvasnička, Roman (advisor) ; Pavel, Pavel (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the issue of multiple criteria decision making within the selected company. The suitable variant selection of the portable multifunctional device, intended for the logistic oriented company operating the net of distribution halls for e-shops is being made.
First, theoretical background of decision making is introduced, as well as decision making models and methods. CATWOE, a tool for finding principle of the issue being solved and the SIPOC methodology, used for description of the processes within the company are both described. Graphical representation of selected business processes, using the process diagrams and the BPMN methodology are introduced afterwards.
The selected company is described in the second part, as well as characteristics of the major issue which creates the subject of this thesis. Using the SuperDecisions software, originally intended for decision support making compares variants of portable multifunctional devices with usage of the AHP method. The final comparison result is a proposal of the ideal device variant accordingly to the criteria defined by the company.
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Research and development of intangible assets under IFRS, US GAAP and CZ GAAP with the focus on ICT sector
Hlobilová, Veronika ; Mejzlík, Ladislav (advisor) ; Pelák, Jiří (referee)
This master thesis deals with intangible results of research and development with a focus on the ICT sector from the perspective of two world-scale systems IFRS and US GAAP and their comparison with the Czech accounting standards. The introductory section focuses on the general definition of research and development by the FRASCATI manual, the macroeconomic dimension of ICT sector and ICT project life cycle, as defined by methodology MMDIS. It follows the part that deals with the specific definition of intangible results of research and development in IFRS, US GAAP and Czech accounting standards whose differences are indicated by the subsequent chapter. At the end of the thesis it deals with the examination of the relationship between the reported costs of research and development and the market price of the shares of specific companies listed on the NASDAQ comparing two methods - the date of the financial statements release and analysis of the annual changes.
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