Department of English and American Studies, FF UP OLOMOUC
B.A. Thesis Evaluation

Student:		Vojtěch Návělek
Title:		Volkswagen Group Acquisition of Skoda Auto
Supervisor:	Dr. J. Ference
Opponent:	Dr. Bronislava Grygová

Grade 
A, B, C and F 
(F = fail)

Notes

1/ Aim/Goal: definition | A |
accomplishment | A | Very good profile of a big car company acquisition
2/ Argumentation (ability to accurately form initial and closing arguments, logical coherence, ability to generalize as well as present pertinent specific details) | B+ | This is a good study of a popular theme: logical flow with good transition
3/  Knowledge of primary literature | A | Good use of avialable data and information
4/   Knowledge of secondary literature (extent, adequacy) | B |
5/ Originality (in argumentation, critical approach and conclusions) | B |

6/  Formal level (adhering to citation and bibliographic standards)

A.

Extensive bibliography;
many well cited footnotes

7/  Stylistic level of the thesis | B+ | Good economic/business reporting
8/ Stylistic level of the summary | - |
9/ Typography, graphic appearance, freedom from errors | A | Very good layout, typography, graphics, minimal errors
10 / Thesis’s contribution to the field | B |

Comments and Questions for the defense:

Are there any estimates amongst the auto market analysts of the size of profits leaving the Czech Republicgoing to the parent compnay in Germany?

In closing: 
The thesis is - is not - recommended for defense.

Suggested classification (1, 2, 3, 4):  1

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							Dr. J. Ference											Supervisor - Opponent for the B.A. thesis