In recent years, Power Quality Programmes (PQPs) have become one of the most recent services offered to electrical distribution companies, both private and state suppliers. This is due to the sudden increase in the number of concerns over power quality (PQ) problems. The aim of this research is to study the implementation of a PQP framework, and the obstacles and barriers faced by Libyan Distribution Networks (LDNs) in implementing a PQP. Firstly, to identify the most critical success factors that would have a major impact on PQP implementation in LDNs. Five Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for PQP were identified to examine the level of power quality in LDNs. They are PQ awareness, PQ disturbances, PQ management commitment, PQ employee’s participation and training and PQ customers’ satisfaction. It revealed that all five CSFs were significantly affected by the level of PQ awareness, and the suspension of PQP implementation. An appropriate PQP framework was developed for the purpose of this study to guide LDNs as a case study in developing countries. The proposed PQP framework model was validated based on the identified CSFs, and the barriers and benefits of PQP, which were analysed using different techniques based on both SPSS and NVivo software. The PQP framework was developed from the findings based on the responses of 397 PQ survey participants, and supported by 44 face-to-face semi-structured interviews conducted with professionals and expert LDNs staff. Out of the 16 PQP barriers, 13 were statistically significant, which indicated that Libya distribution systems have already surmounted various barriers to implementing a PQP effectively. The developed PQP framework consisted of three essential phases. Phase one is designed to increase the level of awareness, while phase two involves preparation for PQP, which contains seven crucial requirements. Phase three, which is the implementation, is designed to determine both the weaknesses and obstacles, and is designed to increase the awareness level. This framework encourages and guides the implementation teams to have an obvious and clear awareness and vision of how to prevent existing obstacles from reappearing in different forms, leading to long-term PQP improvements. There were 11 overall benefits of PQP implementation, which would have a positive impact on LDNs.

The purpose of quality control within internal auditing functions is to ensure that internal auditing functions add value by providing a quality service. The aim of this research project was to investigate the importance of quality control within internal auditing functions as prescribed by the standards and guidelines of the internal auditing profession. It was also attempted to determine to what extent these standards and guidelines are applied within internal auditing functions in South Africa. The study concluded that quality control is not adequately applied within all internal auditing functions in South Africa. Compliance with the internal auditing standards (implemented on 1 January 2002) should contribute to improve the situation. The internal auditors’ professional body should motivate internal auditing functions to exercise quality control according to the internal auditing standards. This will uplift the image of the internal auditing profession and ensure the future existence of internal auditing functions. / Auditing / M.Comm.

The main aim of the thesis is to identify the current position of the quality mark Reliable public benefit organization. The secondary aims are to evaluate the set evaluation criteria, determine an interest of awarding of the mark of nonprofit organizations in the South Bohemia and compare the Czech mark of quality of nonprofit organizations with existing foreign brands.

The aim of this thesis is to identify the current position of the mark of quality "Work of Disabel". Analysis of evaluation criteria and the willingness of companies to participate in the program are related to this aim. The secondary aim is to define the issue of integration of disabled people into the labor market in the Czech Republic and the survey on the level of organizations offering jobs for the disabled people. To achieve the set aims were used the questionnaires that were organized on two levels. The first questionnaire was directed to the holders of trademark "Work of Disabel". The second questionnaire was conducted at the level of companies housed in the South Bohemian and simultaneously companies employing more than 50 % of the disabled. Low awareness of the mark "Work of Disabel" and consequent low interest of potential candidates it has been found through the survey. The evaluation criteria that are necessary for obtaining the license, holders rated as "rather modest". This implies that the current position of the mark "Work of Disabel" is not ideal. Based on this, can recommended: increasing the promotion of the trademark, dock legislatively this trademark or mitigate the financial demands.

The purpose of quality control within internal auditing functions is to ensure that internal auditing functions add value by providing a quality service. The aim of this research project was to investigate the importance of quality control within internal auditing functions as prescribed by the standards and guidelines of the internal auditing profession. It was also attempted to determine to what extent these standards and guidelines are applied within internal auditing functions in South Africa. The study concluded that quality control is not adequately applied within all internal auditing functions in South Africa. Compliance with the internal auditing standards (implemented on 1 January 2002) should contribute to improve the situation. The internal auditors’ professional body should motivate internal auditing functions to exercise quality control according to the internal auditing standards. This will uplift the image of the internal auditing profession and ensure the future existence of internal auditing functions. / Auditing / M.Comm.

The main goal of the diploma thesis is to define the quality of footwear in the context of quality brand Comfortable Footwear. Another aim of the thesis is to find out the position and perception of the given brand at the level of consumers as well as its current and potential owners of the brand. The thesis consists of theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical part defines the most important terms related to the quality of footwear and the quality brand Comfortable Footwear. It also describes the current shoe market and the most important footwear organizations involved. The practical part has been created on the basis of quantitative marketing research. The online poll method was applied. Consumers and owners of the quality brand Comfortable Footwear and other shoe dealers - potential brand owners. The survey results are complemented by the statement of the Czech Footwear and Leather Association guarantor.

This diploma thesis defines the basic requirements of running playgrounds from the point of view of European and national legislative, technical standards and a brand of quality "Playground-Sports Ground-Gym - Verified Operation" which has been categorized in the Czech Quality Programme from 2011. The practical part of the diploma thesis deals with the analysis of the quality and safety of the playgrounds in the area of the statutory city of České Budějovice (SM ČB) from the scope of users of the playgrounds, operator, that is the municipality of the city of České Budějovice, and controlling organ (ČOI). To obtain all relevant information about the quality and safety of the playgrounds there was established communication with the Testing Institute of Light Industry, producers and providers of equipment for the playgrounds in the area of SM ČB, the owner of the brand of quality "Playground-Sports Ground-Gym - Verified Operation", operators of the playgrounds awarded by this brand of quality and the Center of Accident Prevention. In the concluding part of this diploma thesis is evaluated the state of the playgrounds in the area of SM ČB from the point of quality and safety and there are suggested some steps toward improving their running.