Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Jiří Novosák
Author-Name: Milan Damborský
Author-Name: Ivana Linhartová
Title: Internationalisation of automotive industry in the Czech Republic
Abstract: Automotive industry is one of the key branches of the Czech economy. Th ere is possible to identify regions typical of contraction of this industry in the Czech Republic, specially Mladá Boleslav region and North Moravia region. Key role of foreign direct investments contributing to the development of supplier branch was identifi ed. Mladá Boleslav region and North Moravia region are diff erent in form of main investor. Th e location of Volkswagen in Mladá Boleslav is a result of privatization process. Hyundai plant was built on greenfi eld. It caused diff erent development of these clusters. Spatial concentration process has implicated possible utilization of positive agglomeration eff ects. On the other side, unilateral direction of regional economic base is a strong threat in the period of economic crisis. Regional development strategy of North Moravia region should be determined subsequently to this knowledge. Positive eff ects of automotive industry come mostly from high wages, multiple eff ects on suppliers, and impulses for universities (see case Škoda Auto). Negative eff ects of automotive industry concentration are specially road loading and environmental pollution. Total plus or minus eff ects may diff er from case to case.
Keywords: regional development, regionální rozvoj, location, automotive industry, lokalizace, automobilový průmysl, klastr, cluster
Pages: 2-8
Volume: 2010
Issue: 1
Year: 2010
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/18
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Hana Silovská
Title: Biosphere reserves ? tool for sustainable development of an area - present state in the Šumava Biosphere Reserve
Abstract: It has already been more than 18 years since the Šumava Biosphere Reserve has been recognized by the Man and the Biosphere programme under UNESCO as a place with high quality of living environment regarding the nature but also social and cultural wealth. Biosphere reserve generally represent a potential for sustainable development of an area. It just needs to be used in the right way together with the support of the local stakeholders. Th is is not happening in the BR Šumava at the moment. Based on own research and other sources it is obvious there is not even a suffi cient knowledge about it among those stakeholders. Th e advantages and potential of BR Šumava are not being effi ciently used so it cannot be understood as a profi t to the sustainable development. For the future is crucial to set the decision-making processes which should be based on the principles of the equality, voluntariness and local stakeholders involvement. Th ere are activities which go well together with the idea of BR and they should be supported. One of the most signifi cant is sustainable tourism based on discretion to the nature and gaining experience and nice time spending in nice area. Also the support of small and medium business, agriculture, forestry, education, nature protection etc. is highly important. Šumava Biosphere Reserve is a beautiful place for local people to live and strangers to visit. Biosphere reserve is a tool for its sustainable development and it should be treated in that way. It opens a space for communication and mutual cooperation of all the persons and organizations concerned which should lead to mutually profi table resolutions and projects.
Keywords: sustainable development, udržitelný rozvoj, biosphere reserve, sustainable tourism, socio-economic development, nature protection, biosférická rezervace, udržitelný turismus, socioekonomický rozvoj, ochrana přírody
Pages: 9-16
Volume: 2010
Issue: 1
Year: 2010
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/19
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Tereza Gelná
Author-Name: Dana Fialová
Title: On the Impacts of Amusement Parks in Regional Economies
Abstract: Amusement parks are artifi cially created commercial facilities designed to off er visitors new experiences and entertainment. Among the broad term ?amusement parks? belong several sub-categories: theme parks, water parks, some shopping centers as well as some types of zoological and botanical gardens. Th ere haven?t yet been many amusement parks in the Czech Republic. However it is quiet probable that more of them will be created in the future. Th is article aims to explain the impacts of amusement parks in surrounding regional economies with the help of foreign examples as well as to formulate some suggestions for the Czech environment. Th e German theme park ?Legoland? has been examined as a case study example. Th e most important economic impacts of amusement parks are connected fi rst of all with the increase of tourism intensity. Amusement parks can provide an important pull factor for tourism in the destination. However, the less interesting the locality is for the tourism, the lower are also the impacts, because the amusement park itself is able to attract almost exclusively one-day visitors. Th erefore the cooperation and connection of the facility with the local tourism infrastructure and local stakeholders is necessary. Another risk arises from the fact that these facilities have a short life-cycle. Th ey are largely trend-dependent and the probability of their eventual closure is quiet high. Th erefore the touristic destination should avoid absolute dependency on the amusement park for tourism revenues and diversify it?s touristic portfolio, off ering a wide variety of leisure activities, among which amusement parks could play a part. Large amusement parks also off er signifi cant employment opportunities. However most are poorly paid seasonal jobs. Th e impacts of amusement parks on the regional economy are oft en overestimated in the praxis. Th erefore the regional context must always be taken into account. Important is the size of the catchment area and ability of the newly created facility to connect to the greater tourism infrastructure.
Keywords: Germany, Německo, regional development, regionální rozvoj, tourism, cestovní ruch, zábavní komplex, amusement park, Legoland, Czechia, Legoland, Česko
Pages: 17-23
Volume: 2010
Issue: 1
Year: 2010
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/20
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Michal Šulc
Author-Name: Miloš Vystrčil
Title: The usage of Business Intelligence in the Vysocina region
Abstract: Th e article deals with the usage of the data processing and analysing method Business Intelligence (BI) in the Vysocina Region. Th e BI method is a proper basis for regional data integration and the creation of the managerial informational system of the region. A short history and the technical framework of the method is described, including main advantages and problems of the current solution. Th e future development of the method is draft ed and the aspect of the future partnership of respective institutions is emphasized.
Keywords: business Intelligence, zpracování dat, business Intelligence, data processing, data analysing, managerial information system, analýza dat, manažerský informační systém
Pages: 24-28
Volume: 2010
Issue: 1
Year: 2010
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/21
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Petr Chládek
Title: Implication of Constructing Regional Advantage Approach on the Case of South Moravian Regional Innovation Strategy
Abstract: The aim of this article is to asses potential and real possibility to apply contemporary theoretical concepts (constructing regional advantage) for fostering regional innovation systems in the Czech environment, in particular on the case of South Moravian Region. First, basic characteristics of South Moravian Region are presented in the context of research, development and innovation, then single phases of innovation policies are analysed. In addition, some recommendations to adjust innovation policy in the light of CRA are off ered.
Keywords: regional innovation systems, constructing regional advantage, South Moravian Region, regional innovation strategy, regionální inovační systémy, constructing regional advantage, Jihomoravský kraj, regionální inovační strategie
Pages: 29-37
Volume: 2010
Issue: 1
Year: 2010
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/22
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Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Jiří Vystoupil
Author-Name: Martin Šauer
Title: Regional operational programs as an instrument of tourism support in the Czech Republic
Abstract: As a result of the implementation of structural policy in the Czech Republic, there has been a signifi cant enhance of support in the fi eld of regional tourism. During the current programming period 2007 ? 2013, a record-breaking amount of money is being invested in tourism. It is therefore a unique opportunity to improve the competitiveness of Czech tourism. Th e article seeks to evaluate the fi rst two years of implementation of regional operational programs, as it is the most important instruments for promoting tourism. Th e authors focus on the substantive and spatial context of the tourism support distribution. Th ey also try to outline some recommendations for more effi cient use of resources during the remaining period.
Keywords: regional development, regionální rozvoj, tourism, structural funds EU, public support, cestovní ruch, strukturální fondy EU, veřejná podpora
Pages: 38-50
Volume: 2010
Issue: 1
Year: 2010
File-URL: http://www.vse.cz/rst/23
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