| Course Unit Code | 120-0512/01 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 5 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Choice-compulsory |
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| Level of Course Unit * | Second Cycle |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Summer Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| STA579 | doc. Ing. Michaela Melecká Staníčková, Ph.D. |
| Summary |
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| The aim of the course is to present to students the nowadays ideas on the competitiveness of the EU and its member states in the global economy. Theoretical competitiveness background is presented, competitiveness factors are defined and EU measures dealing with the EU Strategy 2020 are covered. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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1. To analyse the concepts of national and regional competitiveness of EU member states in a global world.
2. To classify the theoretical outcomes of territorial competitiveness.
3. To evaluate factors which determine the competitiveness especially innovation, clusters and knowledge.
4. To recommend concrete measures of EU policies for the competitiveness growth in accordance with Lisbon process.
5. To classify innovation and systems of innovation in the development of economies in EU.
6. Understand the role of knowledge economy and information society in economic development.
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| Course Contents |
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1. Competitiveness as a Phenomena
2. Theoretical Aspects of Competitiveness
3. Approaches to Competitiveness
4. Measurement of Competitiveness in the World Economy
5. Main Centres in the World Economy (EU, USA, BRICS, N11)
6. World Economy Development (Prognosis and Studies)
7. EU´s Position in the World Economy
8. EU Development Goals, Lisbon Strategy
9. Strategy Europe 2020, Development Scenarios and Perspectives
10. EU Competitiveness Assessment
11. Competitiveness of the Former and New Member States in the EU
12. Czech Competitiveness
13. Competitiveness and European Social Model
14. Innovations and Knowledge-based Economy as a Means of Enhancing the Competitiveness |
| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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De GRAUWE, Paul. Dimensions of Competitiveness. Cambridge: MIT Press, 2010. 290 p. ISBN 978-0-262-01396-3.
GARELLI, Stephane. Top class competitors: How nations, firms and individuals succeed in the new world competitiveness. Chichester: John Wiley, 2006. 290 p. ISBN: 978-0-470-02569-7.
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De GRAUWE, Paul. Dimensions of Competitiveness. Cambridge: MIT Press, 2010. 290 p. ISBN 978-0-262-01396-3.
GARELLI, Stephane. Top class competitors: How nations, firms and individuals succeed in the new world competitiveness. Chichester: John Wiley, 2006. 290 p. ISBN: 978-0-470-02569-7.
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| Recommended Reading: |
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| HITT, M. A., R.D. IRELAND a R.E. HOSKISSON. Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Concepts and Cases. 8th ed. Canada: South Western, 2012. ISBN 978-1-111-82587-4. |
| HITT, M. A., R.D. IRELAND a R.E. HOSKISSON. Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization: Concepts and Cases. 8th ed. Canada: South Western, 2012. ISBN 978-1-111-82587-4. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Lectures, Seminars, Individual consultations |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Tasks are not Defined |