In my thesis, the issue of utilization of cultural and historical sights in tourism was executed by means of SWOT analysis. Based on the data entry form, the analysis of strengths and weaknessses of selected cultural and historical sights in the South Bohemia Region was drawn up. The output of the analysis of external environment was applied to the analysis of opportunities and threats for Kvítkův Dvůr, another place of interest. The thesis presents proposals for the utilization of the Kvítkův Dvůr premises, moreover, it also deals with the calculation of economic impacts of a few suggested measures including quantitative documentation.

The main aim of this diploma thesis was to develop theoretical knowledge of business valuation and on that basis determine the value of the equity of the chosen company. After having considered all the facts valuation using DCF method equity was selected. A company operating in the textile industry has been chosen for this valuation. The secondary objectives of the study were to characterize the various valuation methods and procedures for valuation and their application for a specific company, ie. processing of the company characteristics, strategic and financial analysis, a financial plan and the resulting valuation. Finally, in the end of the work there is determined the value of the company to 31.12. 2014. During the valuation of the company it was necessary to take into account the fact that the valuation methods are based on the substantial limitations. Having taken into account their eventual elimination, however, leads to determining the value of the company as a whole.

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The aim of my diploma work is the appreciation of the FARMTEC joint stock enterprise as a means of determination of its real solvency to December 31, 2010. The work is divided into two parts. The first part, theoretical, deals with the basic appreciation approaches. It describes different methods and analyses used in determining the value and prospects of the enterprise. The second part, practical, examines the application of the theoretical knowledge. The appreciation itself was determined by using the DCF method "entity".

Kontanter har en avtagande trend som betalningsmedel i samhället. Banksektorn har också påverkats av kontanternas minskande genom att allt fler banker avvecklar sin kontanthantering. Detta påverkar i sin tur bankkunderna som inte längre har samma tillgång till fysiska betalningsmedel. Kundnöjdhet är ett väl utforskat ämne, men tidigare forskning har inte fokuserat på den påverkan bankernas kontanthantering har på kundnöjdheten. Det är vad denna studie undersöker genom syftet att tydliggöra den påverkan som kundnöjdheten får av bankernas olika grader av kontanthantering samt hur ålder, kön, relationstid och personlig kontakts inverkan på sambandet utspelar sig. Studiens utförande överensstämmer med den positivistiska forskningsfilosofin, deduktiva ansatsen och kvantitativa metoden. Det empiriska material som uppsatsen baseras på samlades in genom två olika internetenkäter, där en riktade sig till banker och en var ställd till bankkunderna. Totalt brukades 8 svar från banker och 106 av kundenkätens respondenter till resultatet av studien. Den befintliga forskningen har påvisat att ålder, kön, relationstid och personlig kontakt påverkar kundnöjdheten hos banker. Av den anledningen undersöktes de fyra variablernas, tillsammans med bankernas grad av kontanthantering, påverkan på kundnöjdheten. Resultatet visar att bankernas kontanthantering påverkar kundnöjdheten genom att en lägre grad av kontanthantering ger en lägre kundnöjdhet. Dessutom beror förhållandet även på åldern då en äldre kund är mindre nöjd när bankens kontanthantering avvecklas. Studiens resultat belyser ett aktuellt ämne och bör beaktas ur bankens synvinkel när ett beslut om kontanthanteringen ska tas. I ett samhälle där allt fler banker minskar sin kontanthantering innebär därför uppsatsens resultat en viktig parameter i utvecklingen. / Cash is a declining trend as a means of payment in society. The banking sector has also been affected by the decline of the accounts as more and more banks are dismantling their cash management. This affects the bank customers who no longer have the same access to cash. Customer satisfaction is a well-researched subject, but previous research hasn’t focused on the impact banks’ cash management has on customer satisfaction. That’s what this study examines through the purpose of clarifying the impact of banks’ different degree of cash management on customer satisfaction as well as age, gender, relationship time and personal contact´s impact on the relationship. The study’s execution complies with the positivistic research philosophy, deductive approach and quantitative method. The empirical material the study was based on was collected through two internet surveys, where one addressed the banks and one the bank customers. In total, 8 survey responses from the banks and 106 from the customers were used for the study’s outcome. Current research shows that age, gender, relationship time and personal contact affect the customer satisfaction at banks. Therefore, the impact of the four variables, along with the banks’ degree of cash management, was examined. The result shows that banks’ cash management affects customer satisfaction through the example that a lower degree of cash management results in lower customer satisfaction. In addition, the relationship is also dependent on age, since an elderly customer is less satisfied if the bank’s cash management is being dismantled. The result of the study highlights a current topic and should be considered from the bank’s point of view when a decision regarding cash management is taken. Therefore, in a society where more and more banks are reducing their cash management, the essay’s result is an important parameter in the development.

Massiva multispelar onlinerollspel (MMORPG) är idag en välutvecklad industri. Det finns även ett fåtal vars ekonomi och loot är baserade på riktiga pengar. Loot är de föremål en spelare kan erhålla genom att t.ex. döda monster och ett lootsystem är de interna mekanismer som hanterar hur loot distribueras i ett spel. Lotterilagen och Lotteriinspektionen reglerar vad som är ett lotteri i Sverige, om ett spel är slumpbaserat och spelaren eller spelarna kan vinna mer än de satsar, så måste arrangören få en licens utfärdad. Hur designar man ett enkelt lootsystem, baserat på riktiga pengar, utan att bryta mot Lotterilagen och som inte en stor mängd av spelarna kan utnyttja för egen vinning, och om spelarna förstår systemet hur skyddar man företagets intäkter? Denna avhandling tar reda på om det är möjligt att skapa ett spel som är kunskaps och färdighetsbaserat och som inte skulle kräva en licens. Spelet testas för att se om en spelare med kunskap får bättre resultat än en slumpmässig spelare. Den genomförda undersökningen pekar på att så är fallet.

The topic of this thesis is valuation of selected e-shop. The  theorethical knowledge including the keyword definitions and details of  valuation methods will be worked out and processed in this thesis. These  findings will be stated in theoretical part of this thesis. The practical  part will address the actual valuation of e-shop. The practical part  will include several analyzes such as strategic and financial analysis.  There will be created three variants of the financial plan – realistic,  optimistic as well as pessimistic version. The aim  is to determine the subjective value of e-shop on the date January 1st,  2013.

Bakgrund och problem: Det är viktigt att företag tillämpar korrekt intäktsredovisning genom efterföljande avgrundläggande regler och principer enligtgod redovisningssed. Vårdsektorn är utpekad gällande indikationer på bristfällig intäktsredovisning och beskattning där bland annat Skatteverket har granskat företag inom vårdbranschen. Syfte: Studiens syfte är att undersöka om det finns indikationer på felaktig intäktsredovisning inom vårdsektorn. Avgränsningar: Studien avgränsas till att studera samtliga 42 börsbolag inom vårdsektorn på Nasdaq OMX STO, även kallad Stockholmsbörsen, under åren 2008 till 2015. Teori och tidigare forskning: Denna studie har utgångspunkt i Bengtssons forskning. Vidare behandlas intäktsredovisningsom kopplas till periodiserad redovisning. Därefter beaktas forskning och utveckling samt dess utgifter. Ytterligare teorier som behandlas är kassaflödesanalys som kopplas till kassagenerering. Avsnittet beaktar även vinstmanipulering med fokus på Big Bath. Metod: Studien är kvantitativ där beräkningar genomförs utifrån ett flertal årsredovisningar under en åttaårsperiod, longitudinell design. Utformningen i studien är deduktiv där utgångspunkten ärteorier och tidigare forskning. Studiens bortfall innefattar elva företag. Empiri och analys: Empiripresenteras gemensamt med analys där det även ges kort presentation av studiens respektive företag. Analysensfrämsta fokus är på 2015 års kvot. Slutsats: Av studiens 31 undersökta företag inom vårdsektorn på Stockholmsbörsen uppfyller 18 företag Bengtssons teori gällande att kvoten bör förbättras och närma sig kvotvärdet 1 under en längre tidsperiod.De resterande 13 företagen uppfyller däremot inte Bengtssons teori, vilket indikerar på felaktig och subjektiv intäktsredovisning och därmed är fortsatt granskningaktuellav dessa företag. Förslag till vidare forskning: Förslag till vidare forskning är att studera företag under dess hela livstid för att undersöka hur kvoten förhåller sig till 1 samt bakomliggande orsaker, alternativt studera en annan sektor där det finns indikationer på felaktig intäktsredovisning. / Background and problems: It is important that companies apply correct revenue recognition by following the basic rules and principles by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The healthcare sector is alleged by regarding indications of inadequate revenue recognition and taxationamong which the Swedish Tax Agency has examined companies in the healthcare industry. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate whether there are indications of incorrect revenue recognition in the healthcare sector. Demarcation: The study is limited to studying all 42 listed companies in the healthcare sector of Nasdaq OMX STO between 2008 and 2015. Theory and previous research: This study is based on Bengtsson's research. Furthermore, revenue recognition is associated with accrued accounting. Subsequentlyresearch and development are taken into consideration as well as their expenses. Further theories that is treated are cash flow analysis that is linked to cash generation. This section also considering earnings management focusing on Big Bath. Method: It is aquantitativestudyand calculations are carried out on the basis of several annual reports for an eight-year period, longitudinal design. The study is designed in a deductive way where the outset is theories and previous research. The disappearance of the study includes eleven companies. Empirical and analysis: Empirical is presented in common with analysis, where there also is a short presentation of each company. The analysis main focus is on the 2015 yearsquota. Conclusion: Of the study's 31 surveyed companies in the healthcare sector on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, 18 companies follows Bengtsson's theory that the quota should be improved and approachthe quota value1 over a longer period. The remaining13 companies does not follow Bengtsson's theory, which indicatesincorrect and subjective revenue recognition and accordingly needs a further inspection. Proposals for further research: Proposals for further research are to study companies throughout their lifetime to investigate how the quota relates to 1 as well as underlying causes, alternatively study another sector where there are indications of incorrect revenue recognition.

Le Capital-Investissement et plus particulièrement les opérations de LBO, occupent une place importante dans l'économie mondiale et française. Ce travail de recherche a pour objet l'analyse de l'impact des leviers organisationnels et de gouvernance sur la performance opérationnelle et la rentabilité des entreprises françaises sous LBO. Nous présentons ainsi, en premier lieu, dans les deux premiers chapitres de cette thèse, une revue complète de la littérature, ainsi que le modèle théorique de l'impact des leviers organisationnels et de gouvernance sur la performance opérationnelle et la rentabilité des entreprises sous LBO en privilégiant une approche actionnariale de la gouvernance.Ensuite, dans le cadre des troisième et quatrième chapitres de cette thèse, nous examinons de façon empirique, d'une part, l'impact de la mise en place des opérations de LBO sur la performance opérationnelle des entreprises françaises, et, d'autre part, les effets des leviers organisationnels et de gouvernance sur la rentabilité des entreprises françaises sous LBO.Nos résultats confirment en partie les résultats anglo-saxons concernant l'impact positif des opérations de LBO sur la performance de la société cible, ils sont obtenus en effectuant une double analyse comparative : la première en comparant l'évolution de la performance avant et après la mise en place du LBO, et la deuxième en effectuant une comparaison par rapport à un groupe de contrôle composé d'entreprises aux caractéristiques comparables mais qui n'ont pas fait l'objet d'un LBO.Enfin, nous proposons un modèle explicatif des effets des leviers organisationnels et de gouvernance sur la rentabilité des entreprises sous LBO. / Private Equity, especially Leverage Buyout activity (LBO), is now an important concern in the world economy and also in France. This kind of investment is an important alternative to capital market.The main purpose of this thesis is to examine the effects of corporate governance and organizational mechanisms on the performance of French firms leveraged buyout.We presented in the first part of this thesis, the first and second chapter of it, the history of the emergence of these investments in the world and especially in France, and an overview of the literature on private equity and leveraged buyouts, focusing on our theoretical framework which is based on corporate governance theories, especially on agency theory and financial performance.Moreover, we discussed the literature about the relation between operating performance, corporate governance and Leverage Buyout. As part of this thesis and in the third and fourth chapters, we proposed an empirical study of the impact of LBO on operating performance.This research also proposes a new approach to the relationship governance-performance by a financial modelling of the relation between corporate governance and performance in the case of leveraged buyout firms in France.This thesis is a contribution to the Leverage Buyout and Private Equity literature from a theoretical and empirical point of view. It also has implications for the managers of private firms.

The aim of my diploma thesis is the valuation of investments to reduce operating costs at the National Theatre. For the valuation I used the discounted cash flow approach in the alternative with FCFF and FCFE. I also evaluated the effectiveness of the investment based on static and dynamic methods. In the theoretical part, I focused on the description of valuation approaches and methods used for the valuation of investment efficiency.