Image in Theory and Praxis

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Teaching results

The aim of the course is to encourage students to apply the theoretical basis of marketing in relation to the theory of image with another continuity of the meaning of multidisciplinary links. Familiarization with the creation and analysis of the image in business, but also social practice with an emphasis on success in the globalizing environment of the EU.
Knowledge: to understand the issue of applying the theory of image in a specific business, but also social practice with an emphasis on connecting a complex of optimal marketing mix. Skills: the ability to apply marketing instruments and research instruments on a specific example with an impact on goodwill, resp. badwill. Critically evaluate the situation, propose solutions to marketing problems within the tactical and strategic level. By completing the course they will deepen their skills in working with data of primary and secondary nature, application of theoretical knowledge in their own research activities in the field focused on subsequent image analysis, interpersonal communication, collaboration and ability to address and receive criticism, skills to present and communicate the results of their findings. Competences: acquired in the teaching process allow to creatively assess the basic context of the management of marketing activities of business entities and make decisions based on their knowledge. The goal is to achieve a high degree of independence and foresight in both known and unknown environments. Work proactively and responsibly as part of a work team. Application of innovative and creative thinking supported by professional presentation of the results of one's own study or practice.

Indicative content

Lectures:
Origin of the definition and use of the IMIDJ phenomenon.
Image as part of the strategic management process.
Image as part of the marketing mix.
Image classification.
Basic elements of image.
Specification of factors influencing the image.
Image creation.
Image analysis.
Image of products and brands.
Image of Slovak and local products
Image of retail companies in the Slovak Republic
Image and its application in business practice.
Image in selected practice of the non-profit sector.

Exercises:
Introductory meeting, acquaintance with conditions and requirements within the course. The origin of defining and using the IMIDŽ phenomenon.
Image classification. Basic elements of image - application under specific conditions.
Specification of factors influencing the image - application under specific conditions.
Image analysis. - application under specific conditions.
Image as part of the marketing mix. - application under specific conditions.
Image and its application in business management practice. - application within specific conditions.
Image as a part of strategic management process - application within specific conditions.
Individual definition of problems of application of image theory and subsequent processing of projects.
Continuous presentation of projects - justification of selection, presentation of analyzes
Ongoing evaluation and comment procedure for projects - opposition of projects
Evaluation of the success of processed projects, their strengths and weaknesses.
Final defense of projects.
Evaluation of fulfillment of criteria and granting of credits.

Support literature

Elemetary literature:
LIESKOVSKÁ, V.: Imidž v teórií a praxi. Bratislava, Ekonóm 2000.
ČIHOVSKÁ, V., HANULÁKOVÁ, E., LIPIANSKA, J.: Firemný imidž. Bratislava, Eurounion 2001.
KAUL, Asha - DESAI, A. Corporate reputation decoded : building, managing and strategising for corporate excellence. New Delhi : SAGE, 2014. 300 s. ISBN 978-81-321-1774-2.

Supplementary literature:
Marketing science & inspirations : vedecký časopis zameraný na problematiku marketingu a marketingového manažmentu.
CORSI,A., COHEN, J., LOCKSHIN, L.: Store Image of Retail Outlets Wine in China. 2017. World Book Series: Elsevier Asian Studies Series
MOOIJ, M. de. Global Marketing and Advertising. Understanding Cultural Paradoxes. London: Sage Publications, 2010, 322 s. ISBN 978-1-4129-7041-9.

Syllabus

Lectures: Origin of the definition and use of the IMIDJ phenomenon. Image as part of the strategic management process. Image as part of the marketing mix. Image classification. Basic elements of image. Specification of factors influencing the image. Image creation. Image analysis. Image of products and brands. Image of Slovak and local products Image of retail companies in the Slovak Republic Image and its application in business practice. Image in selected practice of the non-profit sector. Exercises: Introductory meeting, acquaintance with conditions and requirements within the course. The origin of defining and using the IMIDŽ phenomenon. Image classification. Basic elements of image - application under specific conditions. Specification of factors influencing the image - application under specific conditions. Image analysis. - application under specific conditions. Image as part of the marketing mix. - application under specific conditions. Image and its application in business management practice. - application within specific conditions. Image as a part of strategic management process - application within specific conditions. Individual definition of problems of application of image theory and subsequent processing of projects. Continuous presentation of projects - justification of selection, presentation of analyzes Ongoing evaluation and comment procedure for projects - opposition of projects Evaluation of the success of processed projects, their strengths and weaknesses. Final defense of projects. Evaluation of fulfillment of criteria and granting of credits.

Requirements to complete the course

Ongoing evaluation: 40%
semester assignment – 20%
written examination - 10%
activity in exercises – 10%
Exam: 60% (written combined exam)

Student workload

Attendance at lectures: 26 hours
Elaboration of a semester assignment: 36 hours
Preparation of the assignment: 26 hours
Preparation for the written exam: 16 hours
Total 104 hours

Language whose command is required to complete the course

Slovak

Date of approval: 13.02.2023

Date of the latest change: 02.07.2022