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:	PhDr.Bronislava Grygová, Ph.D.

	Grade 
A, B, C and F 
(F = fail)	Notes	
1/ Aim/Goal: definition	         A		
                      accomplishment
	A	Comprehensive overview.	
2/ Argumentation (ability to accurately form initial and closing arguments, logical coherence, ability to generalize as well as present pertinent specific details)

         A	Very good methodology and structuring of the work; logical and coherent nocclusions.	
3/  Knowledge of primary literature
	         A	Up-to-date literature and other relevant sources	
4/   Knowledge of secondary literature (extent, adequacy)
	
         A	Ditto	
5/ Originality (in argumentation, critical approach and conclusions)
	
         B	Note: I am not fully competent to assess this.	
6/  Formal level (adhering to citation and bibliographic standards)
	
          A.	Correct and thorough citation; extensive bibliography; relevant footnotes.	
7/  Stylistic level of the thesis
	          A	Very good level of English, including technical language.	
8/ Stylistic level of the summary
	          B	Grammar not always correct (e.g.punctuation).	
9/ Typography, graphic appearance, freedom from errors
	
         A	Sober and well-arranged layout; rich in charts and graphs which support the text.	
10 / Thesis’s contribution to the field
	        N/A	Note: I am not competent to assess this.	

Comments and Questions for the defense:

Could you explain what were the main reasons for the choice of Volkswagen instead of Reanult as a strategic partner?

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

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

Olomouc, 25.05.2011
							PhDr.Bronislava Grygová, Ph.D.									Opponent for the B.A. thesis