(in English) Thesis is focused on issues of cannibalism as an almost universal cultural construct, which we can find across all the world cultures.Particularly it focuses on imaginary man- eating creatures in international folklore and mythology. The work constitutes of four parts. First part is introduction of theoretical-methodological conceptual background, second part forms author's own typological classification of anthropophagi based on materials accessed from universal folklore indexes . Third part is short probing questionnaire research concentrated on a specific type of anthropophagi - boogeyman. The last part, conclusion, summarizes gathered data and provides possibilities of future research. The objective of this work is comprehensive classification of anthropophagus beings according to their type. Based on this classification it is possible to track occurrences of anthropophagi in contemporary folk narratives documented in actual oral transmission and compare it with international parallels.

The aim of diploma thesis is to evaluate the activities of the company Prezenta Czech, s.r.o. and a draft investment realization. The evaluation of financial situation is done using selected indicators of financial analysis. It is obtained the real picture about the actual business of the company. Another goal of this work is to help partners company in the decision, which way directed the delivery of advertising and presentation systems, as currently solves the problem of poor quality supplies from China and the ever-lengthening delivery times. Therefore follows the decision to purchase a printer and method of financing.

The aim of my diploma thesis is to explain the basic financial indexes in the Czech banking sector, to analyze Czech banks with the model of financial health RSW, which was modified according to the specifics of Czech enterprises, and to contribute to the conclusion, if it is possible to apply the model RSW in its modified form for testing financial health of Czech banks. The RSW model results will be compared with achieved results in the model, which I named alternative comparative model (S-model). S-model works with indexes from banks annual reports. The theoretical part will be defined by definition of bank and a brief description of Czech banking, by financial description of the specifics in bank statements and fundamental indexes. Then I will describe the way of using the model RSW in its modified form. In the practical part of my diploma thesis I will test eighteen Czech banks by RSW model and compare achieved banks ratings with the alternative comparative model. I choose the techniques of S-model based on my individually attained knowledge and read literature.

The aim of this Master thesis is to analyze investment environment of the Russian Federation by focusing on foreign direct investment in the selected countries of BRICS cluster. First chapter is dedicated to the theoretical definition of the investment climate, observation methods such as PESTEL and SWOT analysis, indexes of the multinational organisation (Global Competitivness Index, Ease of Doing Business a Index of Economic Freedom). This chapter also defines investment incentives and foreign direct investment together with typology of this two terms. Second chapter focuses on the Russian investment policy especially on legislative and administrative investment regulation. Last part of this chapter focuses on development of special economic zones, which parcipate in alocation of the foreign direct investment in Russia the most. At the end of this thesis there are strenghts and weaknesses of the russian investment environment together with opportunities and threats described.

This thesis explores how decision-making agency roles played by doctors, pharmacists and government affect the social efficiency of choices in the prescription drug market. The primary objective is to contribute to the quality of expenditure decompositions in this sector and, thereby, to draw attention to the real cost of drug consumption in Canada. Expenditure growth in the pharmaceutical sector may occur because Canadians are purchasing more drugs or more in terms of the health outcomes sought through drug consumption. Prices may also be rising for the drugs that patients consume. Furthermore, with new generations of prescription drugs replacing older and often equally effective ones, expenditure inflation may be due, at least in part, to growing inefficiencies in consumption. Deflating nominal expenditures with traditional economic price indexes is a commonly used approach to decomposing expenditure changes into changes in price, changes in productivity or both. This method may be biased because decision-making agency relationships and non-standard financial incentives give rise to possible inefficiencies in the pharmaceutical sector that would not commonly be found in other sectors. This proposition is explored theoretically and empirically. Potential biases stemming from financial incentives are explored in the context of the measurement problem posed by the entry of generic drugs. Traditional techniques of the economic approach to measurement do not capture the full effect of generic competition because decision-making agents do not always have incentive to consider the full price of drugs consumed. Potential information-related problems in pharmaceutical price and productivity measurement are explored within the context of the hypertension market. Health outcomes based indexes are constructed for this treatment category based on recognized national guidelines for the treatment of hypertension. Economic indexes of price and productivity appear to overstate social productivity in this segment because persistent non-compliance with national guidelines has resulted in higher costs without corresponding health improvements. / Arts, Faculty of / Vancouver School of Economics / Graduate

The discussion of the dissertation converses on the potential development practices of companies; especially in relation with customers, products and processes. It summarizes the current known relevant theoretical approaches of this concern such as: CRM, value analysis, functional analysis and performance measurement. The dissertation describes the methodology used to obtain the central information for potential development of customers. It presents the measurement methodologies for potential development practices. It also assesses the impact of products' standardization to potential development. It studies an example of product lines' functional analysis from a customer perspective. The selected research strategy is quantitative survey. The instructions to determine quantifiable indicators for potential development of customers and products are the contribution of this dissertation. It also contributes with a description of the historical context and the current interaction of the potential development of customers, products and processes. This work opens the discussion on the possibility of using potential development indexes as an alternative or complement to the standard economic indicators; especially for strategic business decisions or product portfolio strategy.

The Master’s thesis is focused on assessment of financial situation of company Prostějovská stavební společnost - PROSTAS, s.r.o. since year 2003 till 2006. The assessment is carried out in form of financial analysis on base of theoretical knowledge and consequentially applied on company. From established results I am suggesting recommendations which should lead to improvement of company’s economical situation.

The object of this thesis is an introduction to the basic aspects conncted with company establishment including maketing strategy and usage of this information for analysis of intended establishment of A-E driving shool. It brings out the future mission, targets and strategy including financial figures achieved during the first business year, i.g. balance sheet at the beginning and at the end of the year, costs and revenues overview, company outcome and financial analysis measurements.

This master´s work deals with the evaluation of the financial situation in the company DEAS ltd. and it´s results. Evalution of the financial situation was done with the indexes of financial analysis. Events of this master´s work are specified solutions for improve market position and their possible implementation into the company.

The diploma work focuses on evaluation of financial situation of REDA a.s. (Inc.) company in years 2006 – 2008. There will be a financial analysis implemented, based on theoretical findings which will help us to create the evaluation of the company. Then I suggest recommendations which should have a positive influence on the economical aspect of the company based on the results of this financial analysis.