This dissertation will describe the theory of Market Research focussing on the types and methods. The aim of the thesis is to analyse parent´s decision-making process when they are choosing clubs for their children. I will uncover the process of decision-making by questionnaire and will also find out the level of public awareness of athletics and the Athletics for kids project.

The thesis is focused on marketing research using methods Mystery of activity in the sphere of consumer cooperatives. It outlines the development of consumer co-operatives in the Czech Republic and the historical origins of the development, from the camp. The practical part is realized in business units Unity from the camp, specifically in the stores included in the retail chain COOP TIP. Marketing research has focused on determining the level of service and quality of supply of goods. The analyzed information was the basis for the comparison of results obtained from the research of individual stores and to formulate measures to increase the effectiveness of marketing activities, consumer cooperatives Jednota, from the camp.

This thesis focuses on marketing activities of the classical music festival Dvořák's Prague. Its goal is to analyze the advertising and other marketing activities of Dvořák's Prague in detail. On these bases recommendations on how to increase the knowledge of the festival will be proposed. The thesis is divided into two parts. In the first part the thesis focuses on theoretical points related to marketing ín general and to the arts, which are the subject of the festival. Then the concept of the market research is defined, its process and methods. In the second part, theoretical points are applied. After the introduction of the festival itself, the thesis continues with the analysis of particular marketing activities and with the marketing research, which was conducted to discover the public knowledge and awareness of the festival. In the final part the findings from the analyses of marketing activities and results of the marketing research will be used to propose possible improvements in marketing campaign to increase the public awareness of the festival.

Diploma thesis aims to show the possibilities of using the method of colour-word associations in marketing. For this purpose, the first chapter deals with the psychology of consumer. The second chapter is following by an overview of marketing tools. The third chapter focuses on standard methods of marketing research, supplemented by field of neuromarketing. The colour-word association method is characterized in detail in the forth chapter, where the general directions of its possible using are defined. Examples of using the method of colour-word associations in marketing research are presented in the fifth chapter. The practically usable outputs for the needs of marketers are introduced by some real researches undertaken by Zamestnanci.com Ltd.

The main purpose of this diploma thesis is to analyze surroundings of beauty salon which provides non - invasive liposuction, public awareness of this unique method and also customer satisfaction. The results and information from all of these analyses will be synthesized into proposal of tools and precautions which will improve the process of service and guarantee more extensive and contented range of clients.

The aim of this thesis is to determine the best training organizations, which are providing services in education with a focus on the automotive industry method and suggest improvements of the services provided, using the selected methods. In assessing the competitive situation in the education market, the thesis deals with the evaluation of offers training and education company focusing on the needs of clients in the automotive industry and evaluating the satisfaction of the companies working in the automotive industry with offer, quality and availability of educational services. Further, the thesis deals with suggestions for possible improvements provided training services to the automotive industry.

This thesis is focused on E.ON Group, one of the biggest provider of electricity and natural gas in the Czech republic. The E.ON Group will be compared with other competitive suppliers in customer service area. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the suitability of services in mentioned area. This comparison should result in creating new solutions and possibly new services provided by E.ON Group. The theoretical part will contain basis applicable in real world, such as situational analysis, segmentation, and other elements necessary for a deeper insight into the E.ON Group. Finally these elements will be applied to the actual market situation in the practical part of this thesis.

This diploma thesis is focused on analysis of perception of the brand Nutrilon at the market with infant milks in Prague and on segmentation of this market. The main objective of this thesis is to find out how is Nutrilon perceived among mothers who use or used to use infant milks, according to which attributes they decide to buy milks and why they choose that particular brand. Simultaneously there are discovered and developed particular market segments which can be attractive for Nutrilon. Work consists of two parts. Theoretical part deals with consumer behavior, explains the term brand, process of the market segmentation and describes marketing research and method used in the thesis -- the questionnaire survey. In the practical part characteristics of the manufacturers that produce infant milks are described and analyzed each of their brands. Furthermore, I analyzed agency data from continuous research MML-TGI that provided Median s.r.o. At first the target group is characterized by a general analysis. Afterwards I used factor analysis to reduce variables to the factors. And then I put women into clusters based on clusters analysis. The segments are described in detail using general and contingency analysis. Primary data are gained from own research through questionnaire survey. In the conclusion of diploma thesis there are presented the results of data analysis. Based on those results there are provided appropriate marketing recommendations for Nutrilon and uncovered segments. These recommendations should help Nutrilon in the future to become number one at the market of infant milks.

Communication has been identified as an essential part of a successfully perpetuating system. In conjunction with systemic feedback processes, communication, by its very nature, plays an integral role in the way that the system operates and continues to survive. General systems theory sees communication and feedback as being understood within the context in which they appear as well as in the context of the larger system. This dissertation provides an examination of communication process within the system of a marketing research organisation. Particular attention was given to the departments within the organisation that oversee the research process as a whole. Since the organisation relies heavily on processes, systems and communication to effectively and successfully manage a research project, these aspects were examined from a systems theory perspective in order to identify areas of concern and to provide appropriate recommendations for improvement. The research design was qualitative, and data were collected by means of fourteen in-depth interviews conducted with relevant role players representing management and team members from three areas of expertise. Additional depth to the data was provided through triangulation, using conferences and observation of meetings as additional information sources. Through concept mapping and thematic analysis of the transcripts and other data, four main, interrelated themes relating to communication within the organisation emerged. These are (1) lack of vision, referring to a general and specific lack of a sense of a common goal; (2) inefficient communication processes that cause a gap between top management and other employees regarding decision making, and a lack of feedback and follow-through on expectations; (3) lack of team cohesion, creating a sense of isolation between teams, uncertainty about expectations, and a vagueness regarding roles and responsibilities; and lastly (4) skills and resource limitation, indicating a lack of training and supervision, and a lack of adherence to procedures. In order to improve communication and feedback processes, it is recommended that the organisation clearly communicates goals and objectives to employees; formalises project planning procedures; instates regular meetings that include all staff; implements sufficient and effective supervision and training; and applies a multirater evaluation and appraisal programme. / Dissertation (MA (Research Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Psychology / unrestricted

The purpose of this project is to gain a better understanding of the different market opportunities available to credit unions. The project differentiates the markets by age: Net Generation 2 to 22, Generation X 23 to 34 and the Baby Boomers 35 to 53. Each of these groups are important to the ongoing health of credit unions.