scholarly journals Monitoring regional competitiveness using the BSC method: A case of the Czech national tourism organisation

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-126
Author(s):  
Monika Palatková ◽  
Gabriela Hrubcová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Regional Competitiveness ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Regional Tourism ◽  
Tourism Organization

Abstract The paper focuses on the adaption of the theoretical models of the regional tourism competitiveness to the conditions of the Czech Republic. The authors of this study analyze a newly emerged theoretical model of regional competitiveness monitoring with respect to the current data availability. The ultimate aim is to specify a proposal for the Czech national tourism organization (CzechTourism) in terms of practical usage and monitoring of the competitiveness model. The principal question is how and why to monitor the competitiveness of a tourist destination at the regional and national levels in the Czech Republic. The next step of the project is the conducting of the research, testing of the model and the implementation.

scholarly journals Methods for Estimating Avoidable Costs of Excessive Alcohol Consumption

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4964
Author(s):  
Beata Gavurova ◽  
Miriama Tarhanicova
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Cost Of Disease ◽  
Lost Productivity ◽  
Excessive Alcohol ◽  
The Cost

Background: Alcohol is a risk factor with serious consequences for society and individuals. This study aims to present methods and approaches that might be used to estimate the costs related to excessive alcohol consumption. It emphasizes the need for general methods and approaches that are easily applicable, because the level of digitalization and data availability vary across regions. The lack of data makes many methods inapplicable and useless. The ease of applicability will help to make cost-of-illness studies and their results comparable globally. Methods: This study is based on data from the Czech Republic in 2017. Drinking alcohol results in costs of healthcare, social care, law enforcement, and administrative costs of public authorities. To quantify the cost of drinking in the Czech Republic, the top-down approach, bottom-up approach, human capital approach and attributable fractions were used. Results: In 2017, the cost related to alcohol was estimated at 0.66% of the national GDP. Lost productivity represented 54.45% of total cost related to alcohol. All cost related to alcohol is considered to be avoidable. Conclusions: The methods and approaches applied to estimate the cost of disease or any other health issue should be generalized regarding the availability of data and specifics of provided services to people who are addicted or have any kind of disability.

scholarly journals Operational USLE-Based Modelling of Soil Erosion in Czech Republic, Austria, and Bavaria—Differences in Model Adaptation, Parametrization, and Data Availability

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3647
Author(s):  
Peter Fiener ◽  
Tomáš Dostál ◽  
Josef Krása ◽  
Elmar Schmaltz ◽  
Peter Strauss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Soil Erosion ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Implementation Techniques ◽  
Consistent Method

In the European Union, soil erosion is identified as one of the main environmental threats, addressed with a variety of rules and regulations for soil and water conservation. The by far most often officially used tool to determine soil erosion is the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and its regional adaptions. The aim of this study is to use three different regional USLE-based approaches in three different test catchments in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Austria to determine differences in model results and compare these with the revised USLE-base European soil erosion map. The different regional model adaptations and implementation techniques result in substantial differences in test catchment specific mean erosion (up to 75% difference). Much more pronounced differences were modelled for individual fields. The comparison of the region-specific USLE approaches with the revised USLE-base European erosion map underlines the problems and limitations of harmonization procedures. The EU map limits the range of modelled erosion and overall shows a substantially lower mean erosion compared to all region-specific approaches. In general, the results indicate that even if many EU countries use USLE technology as basis for soil conservation planning, a truly consistent method does not exist, and more efforts are needed to homogenize the different methods without losing the USLE-specific knowledge developed in the different regions over the last decades.

scholarly journals Lustration in Europe and Serbia: The motivation for passing the laws on lustration and their social functions

Sociologija ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-306
Author(s):  
Milan Cakic
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Transitional Justice ◽  
Liberal Democracy ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Past ◽  
Historical Justice ◽  
Political Struggles ◽  
Opening Section

The main topic of this article are the motives that led to the adoption of lustration laws in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Serbia, and their social functions. In the opening section, lustration is placed in the wider framework of dealing with the past and two possible approaches to the phenomenon are discussed: to take it as part of the broader process of decommunization, or a measure of transitional justice. In the next section an attempt at defining the concept of lustration is made, with a view to eliminating some ambiguities surrounding it. Subsequently, two partially complementary theoretical models explaining the occurrence, form and severity of dealing with the past and lustration are presented. After that comes the description of the socio-political context at the time of the adoption of lustration laws in the three countries and identification of political and ideological forces that have supported or challenged it. Finally, the article attempts to answer the question whether lustration is a legitimate measure of settling historical justice, overcoming the legacies of socialism, a way to strengthen liberal democracy, or merely a tool in political struggles for power.

scholarly journals Concept of perceptual carrying capacity and its use in the creation of promotional materials of tourist destination

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 2547-2553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanislav Mokrý
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Visual Method ◽  
Promotional Materials ◽  
The Church

The aim of this article is to introduce results of research of perceptual carrying capacity of selected area. Concept of perceptual tourist carrying capacity aims to find the number of visitors of tourist destination that the visitor is willing to accept before deciding to prefer travelling to another tourist destination. In order to determine the perceptual carrying capacity the visual method is used. The photos of destination that depict different level of visitors are presented to respondents when using this method. The primary research method used in this investigation was the questionnaire survey which was conducted via online questionnaires. The questionnaire used computer-generated images that depict different number of visitors of the particular destination – nature trail around the church of St. John of Nepomuk in Žďár nad Sázavou (UNESCO monument). The questionnaire also contained samples of photos taken from photo gallery section of CzechTourism agency (photo.czechtourism.com), which were used to determine the preferred destination for recreation. The survey was conducted within the period from May 2012 to July 2012 on a sample of 736 respondents from The Czech Republic.

scholarly journals Organizational structure of tourism in the Czech Republic

2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 315-322
Author(s):  
Ida Vajčnerová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
National Agency ◽  
Regional Organization ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Management Company ◽  
Moravian Karst ◽  
Tourism Organization

The paper deals with the necessity to establish a unified organizational structure of tourism in the Czech Republic. It analyses the present situation and by using the result of the case study “The ana­ly­sis of tourism organization in the tourism region of Moravian Karst and its surroundings” it shows the low level of cooperation among individual subjects that are active in tourism, and also the absence of a covering organization of tourism (Destination management company-DMC) that would coordinate developing, promotional and conceptual activities of an area and would also cooperate with a regional organization of tourism. On the basis of the information mentioned above a model of organization tourism in the Czech Republic. Defining competencies and activities is a part of the model – for the national agency of CzechTourism as well as for DMC at individual levels of management, with the target to avoid duplicate activities and make the development of tourism in destinations more efficient. A paramount task for CzechTourism is to establish a stable organizational structure.

Czech Armed Forces and Some Aspects of Helicopters Acquisition

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-112
Author(s):  
Antonín Novotný ◽  
Dalibor Procházka
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Operating Modes ◽  
Partial Models

Abstract After several years of discussion and decision-making approaches Army of the Czech Republic to implement the purchase of multipurpose helicopters to replace the previously used, morally and physically obsolete attack helicopters Mi-24 / 34. The process of acquisition consists of many stages; it is not a simple matter and has its pitfalls. It is also a big, expensive and long-term acquisition in which the poor implementation can cause problems that are likely to affect the Army of the Czech Republic and its Air Force for many years. One of the decision-making process inputs is an estimate of Life Cycle Cost (LCC). For the estimation, many methods can be used. The paper deals with application of system dynamics to LCC estimation process. Partial models of utilization and support Life Cycle phases are presented, which can be further developed according to consecutive data availability. An influence of different helicopter operating modes on a Life Cycle Cost is demonstrated by means of simulation in Vensim application. The models, after verification and validation, can be used to support the acquisition process.

Tourist events and satisfaction: a product of regional tourism competitiveness

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 943-977 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sérgio Jesus Teixeira ◽  
João J.M. Ferreira ◽  
António Almeida ◽  
Eduardo Parra-Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Method ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Regional Competitiveness ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Regional Tourism ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction

Purpose This study aims to analyze the contribution of tourist event and satisfaction with tourism events as a product of regional tourism competitiveness, as well as evaluate factors of competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach The research followed a quantitative methodology by conducting a questionnaire on the four largest tourist events in Madeira (Carnival, Flower Festival, Atlantic Festival and Wine Festival), an insular island located in Portugal. Findings The sample consisted of 2,262 tourists surveyed during the year 2017 and structural equation models were used as the statistical method. Results showed that satisfaction is reflected in the client's loyalty to the choice of a tourist destination and also contributes directly and indirectly to the regional tourist competitiveness. Originality/value This study contributes to the valorization of local and regional events, perceived by the level of satisfaction and loyalty of tourists, as products of regional competitiveness of a tourist destination.

scholarly journals New insights into the burden and costs of multiple sclerosis in Europe: Results of the Czech Republic

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. 41-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Havrdova ◽  
Gisela Kobelt ◽  
Jenny Berg ◽  
Daniela Capsa ◽  
Mia Gannedahl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Experienced Fatigue ◽  
Health Related

Introduction: In order to estimate the value of interventions in multiple sclerosis (MS) – where lifetime costs and outcomes cannot be observed – outcome data have to be combined with costs. This requires that cost data be regularly updated. Objectives and methods: This study is part of a cross-sectional retrospective study in 16 countries collecting data on resource consumption and work capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and prevalent symptoms for patients with MS. Descriptive analyses are presented by level of severity, in the societal perspective, in CZK 2015. Results: A total of 747 patients (mean age 47 years) participated; 86% were below retirement age and of these, 49% were employed. Employment was related to disease severity, and MS affected productivity at work for 82% of those working. Overall, 92% and 66% of patients experienced fatigue and cognitive difficulties as a problem. Mean utility and annual costs were 0.832 and 257,000CZK at Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) 0–3, 0.530 and 425,500CZK at EDSS 4–6.5 and 0.141 and 489,000CZK at EDSS 7–9. The average cost of a relapse was estimated at 12,600CZK. Conclusion: This study provides current data on MS in the Czech Republic that are important for the development of health policies.

scholarly journals Examination of market structure in selected livestock agri-food chains in the Czech Republic

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (7) ◽  
pp. 243-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenka Rumánková
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Imperfect Competition ◽  
Wholesale Price ◽  
Price Transmission ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Annual Data ◽  
The Czech Republic

This paper deals with a description of the most important livestock agri-food chains in the Czech Republic and an evaluation of their vertical price transmission. The paper examines the pork, beef, poultry, and milk agri-food chains generally from May 2004 to June 2011. The time series of selected variables contain biweekly, monthly or annual data and, according to data availability, contain a different number of observations within the selected period. The first part of the paper is focused on a descriptive analysis of the selected agri-food chains. Long-term developments and short-term fluctuations in production, supply and consumption, being the main factors which influence price level, are examined in particular. The second part of the paper is focused on vertical price transmission in the selected agri-food chains; specifically, the relationship between farm-gate price and wholesale price is examined and explained. For this purpose multivariate time series analysis is employed, namely the VAR and VECM models. Based on the empirical analysis, it could be concluded that the assumed long-term relationship was not confirmed for all analyzed agri-food chains. On the other hand, imperfect competition was confirmed; even its form may differ among the analyzed agri-food chains. However, generally speaking, one could say that wholesalers have a stronger position than farmers.

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