scholarly journals Factors Influencing Students’ Motivation to Seek Higher Education—A Case Study at a State University in the Czech Republic

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 4699
Author(s):  
Adéla Fajčíková ◽  
Hana Urbancová
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantage ◽  
State University ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Development Of Competencies ◽  
Education Process

The quality of universities in the present era is the subject of ever more discussion in the Czech Republic and the EU. Quality is determined both quantitatively and qualitatively, and ever more importance is placed on ratings by students and graduates. The objective of this article is to identify and evaluate factors influencing the motivation of students to seek higher education and their expectations regarding the quality of a university. The data was obtained using questionnaire-based investigation among the students of a state university (n = 293) and was analysed using descriptive and multivariate statistics. The results identified seven factors that influence the motivation and expectations of students, of which the most significant are quality personnel providing instruction, building social status, development of competencies, and the quality of the education process in relation to employment. The recommendations presented can help other universities to implement suitable personnel marketing and to gain sustainable competitive advantage.

INTERNATIONAL GRANT COOPERATION AS A TOOL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS

2018 ◽  
pp. 4-8
Author(s):  
Milan Chmura
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
European Countries ◽  
International Project ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Education And Development

The education and development of university teachers have its justifcation and its importance is signifcant not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. This study provides an analysis of further professional education of university teachers in the Czech Republic and in selected European countries. Subsequently, it presents an international project with participants from the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Slovakia and Poland, which, ultimately, plays a role in the improvement of the quality of higher education.

scholarly journals Factors influencing consumer behaviour in the beer market in the Czech Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (No. 4) ◽  
pp. 319-328
Author(s):  
Veronika Svatošová ◽  
Petra Kosová ◽  
Zuzana Svobodová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Consumer Behaviour ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Beer Consumption ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Selection Of

The aim of the paper is to identify the factors influencing consumers when beer consumption and when choosing restaurants for beer consumption in the Czech Republic (CR). A partial goal was to compare preferences and factors influencing beer consumers from the Vysočina Region and the South-Moravian Region. The survey included a questionnaire survey, which 408 respondents took part in. The results showed that the most influential factors in the selection of beer for consumers are taste, a high-quality brand, and Czech production. Surprisingly, price was not found to be an influential factor in beer selection but is rather neutral. Factors that influence consumers most when choosing a restaurant for beer consumption were also identified. Consumers are most influenced by the quality of the beer on offer and the environment in which it is consumed.

scholarly journals Využívání otevřených vzdělávacích zdrojů studenty environ-mentálních oborů v České republice

Envigogika ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduard Petiška
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Quality Assessment ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Open Educational Resources ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Subjective Quality Assessment ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Frequency Of Use

Open educational resources are important innovations in educational technologies. Their proper use can have a number of benefits for both higher education and environmental disciplines. Conversely, poor work when using these resources can have a negative impact on students' knowledge. It is currently unclear what OER students use, how often and for what they use it, and whether they are able to determine any criteria of quality. On the basis of previous findings, we developed a method, and conducted research in the form of a questionnaire-based survey. We investigated a) the frequency of use b) the purposes of use c) subjective quality assessment. Questionnaires were distributed in the environmental courses at five universities in the Czech Republic; 233 questionnaires were evaluated. The results showed that most students use OER often, especially Wikipedia, both its Czech and English versions, although many of the students also have experience with the storage of illegal materials. Resources are especially used as a supplement and secondary resource, as a signpost to other resources, to prepare for a test, or when writing an attestation work. As a quality resource, students especially value Wikipedia. Most students were also able to identify at least some criteria which they use when assessing the quality of a resource.

Increase in the demand for private higher education: unmasking the “paradox”

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn Chiyevo Garwe
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Private Higher Education ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Private Higher Education Institutions

Purpose – It is considered a mystery by many people that, despite charging significantly higher fees when compared to public institutions, research has shown an increase in the demand and enrolments at private higher education institutions. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the critical factors considered by students when deciding to make private higher education institutions their institution of choice. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a case study approach and draws data from all the six private higher education institutions in Zimbabwe. Self-administered questionnaires were given to students representing at least 5 per cent of the student enrolment and representing all gender, study disciplines and levels of study from each university. Findings – Irrespective of gender, six main factors influencing student choice were identified to be, in order of priority: access and opportunity; promotional information and marketing; reference or influence by others; quality of teaching and learning; fees and cost structure, and finally academic reputation and recognition. Research limitations/implications – The research was focused on a case study of Zimbabwe. Practical implications – The study has implications on the way private higher education institutions market, manage and sustain the quality of educational provision. The study therefore provides private institutions with useful and practical insights on what students want in their institution of choice. This will assist these institutions in strategising in order to sustain or gain competitive advantage and to maximise on the increasing demand for private education. Implications to government and public institutions are also given. Social implications – The study recognises the critical role played by private universities in improving access and recommends African Governments who face financial and resource constraints to fund and expand public universities to encourage private higher education as a meaningful and viable way to improve access and provide higher education opportunities to potential students. Originality/value – The study contributes to the current dearth of literature on factors influencing student choice to study with private institutions.

scholarly journals Factors affecting students’ attitude towards introduction of tuition fees for higher education in the Czech Republic

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 2939-2949
Author(s):  
Martina Zámková ◽  
Veronika Blašková
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Student Loans ◽  
Current System ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Higher Education Funding ◽  
Tuition Fees ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Factors Affecting

Introduction of tuition fees has been much discussed in the Czech Republic over the recent years. Unfortunately, the current system of non-discriminate higher-education funding is no longer supportable, that is, provided that we do not want all universities to be evenly “mediocre”. A well configured tuition-fee system with low payments, suitably complemented by student loans covering not only the tuition fees but also the subsistence costs could be an acceptable vision of the future higher education. The obligation to pay for the study should also prevent from enrolment those applicants that only enter a university to avoid having to cater for themselves in real life. A survey was conducted to find out the views of Czech university students on the introduction of tuition fees and the possible methods of their payment. A subsequent analysis was made to see whether the introduction of tuition fees would aggravate students’ financial situation, whether they would be more motivated to complete the studies in due time, and whether they would be more concerned with the quality of teaching. The survey also analysed the relationship between a respondent’s view on the introduction of tuition fees and the current methods of financing the studies (accommodation, transport, meals, textbooks, …), the household income, and the gender. It also takes into account the attitude of respondents on the system of student loans proposed. In order to interpret the results correspondence and dependence analysis were used.

scholarly journals Factors influencing true and fair view when preparing financial statements under IFRS: evidence from the Czech Republic

Equilibrium ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 595-611
Author(s):  
David Homola ◽  
Marie Paseková
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Statistical Dependence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Average Size

Research background: Accounting records provide a wide range of data necessary for decisions of the management as well as for users of a company’s financial statements. IFRS represents one of the widely accepted accounting principles, often mentioned in relation to the preparation of high-quality financial statements. Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is to identify the factors contributing to the occurrence of misstatements when preparing financial statements under IFRS. The subsequent goal is to identify the possible influences of such misstatements on the users of the financial statements. Methods: The research itself focuses on perceived problems in IFRS application in the Czech Republic. The total tested population is 193 Czech companies preparing their financial statements under IFRS. Descriptive statistics, the chi-square test of independence along with proportional tests, are used for the statistical data analysis. Findings & Value added: The results indicate that, while misstatements in accounting do not occur regularly, a statistical dependence can be shown be-tween the frequency of misstatements occurrence and the average size of mis-statements. The frequency of the subsequently identified misstatements is also proven to be statistically dependent on the average size of misstatements. The IFRS themselves are not proven to influence misstatement occurrences in financial statements, which is in contrast with previous studies. Managerial pressures, similarly to other studies, are proven by the research to be affecting the quality of accounting information. This paper broadens the literature on the factors influencing the quality of financial statements prepared under IFRS and simultaneously reaches conclusions disproving the frequently noted bene-fits of IFRS implementation.

scholarly journals A Shortage in the Number of Nurses—A Case Study from a Selected Region in the Czech Republic and International Context

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Petra Maresova ◽  
Miroslav Prochazka ◽  
Sabina Barakovic ◽  
Jasmina Baraković Husić ◽  
Kamil Kuca
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Employment Standards ◽  
New Students ◽  
Nurses And Midwives

A lack of nurses in the Czech Republic is an issue that has been under discussion for several years. The aim of this paper is to analyze the lack and need of general nurses and midwives in the Hradec Kralove region where the shortage is higher than the national average. The used methods are quantitative research and structured interviews, to determine the number of nurses in healthcare institutions. The study uses data obtained from publicly available sources, i.e., Czech Statistical Office (CSO) and the National Institute of Education (NIE). The shortage of nurses in the Hradec Kralove region can be expected by 2030 to be in the range between 647.6 and 667.1 nurses while maintaining the existing conditions, that is, five times more than at present. In addition to the commonly considered measures that appear in the country’s strategies—such as improving the quality of conditions during studies and during employment, specifying or adjusting the role and competency of nurses and midwives in the healthcare system, or unifying employment standards— a focus on promoting the nursing profession can be recommended. Schools and ministries should be encouraged to focus on and invest in the promotion of this profession, so as to play a key role in recruiting new students for the nursing field of study at a time when the nursing profession is perceived positively, as an embodiment of solidarity and selflessness.

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