VSFS:N_Lob Lobbying - Course Information

N_Lob Lobbying

Extent and Intensity

2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Ing. Petr Mach, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Ing. Petr Mach, Ph.D.
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Bc. Kamila Procházková

Timetable of Seminar Groups

N_Lob/pEKPH: each even Thursday 10:30–11:14 S36, each even Thursday 11:15–12:00 S36, each even Thursday 12:15–12:59 S36, each even Thursday 13:00–13:45 S36, P. Mach
N_Lob/vEKKV: Fri 28. 2. 17:30–19:00 KV308, 19:15–20:45 KV308, Sat 18. 4. 9:45–11:15 KV204, 11:30–13:00 KV204, Sat 25. 4. 9:45–11:15 KV204, 11:30–13:00 KV204, P. Mach
N_Lob/vEKPH: Fri 14. 2. 17:30–19:00 S11, 19:15–20:45 S11, Fri 13. 3. 14:00–15:30 S11, 15:45–17:15 S11, Fri 27. 3. 17:30–19:00 S11, 19:15–20:45 S11, P. Mach

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of legislative processes, the ability to communicate and to defend their own interests.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

Course objectives

In recent decades, Lobbing has come to the forefront of the interest of the general public, the media and experts from several disciplines. The modern beginning of interest in this phenomenon in the Czech Republic and its very occurrence is connected with the emergence of a separate Czech Republic, with the establishment of a democratic system of governance and with the introduction of a market economy. There are many definitions in the literature. The most frequently mentioned is the definition of the Italian professor of sociology at the University of Political Science in Turin Luigi Grazian, who has long been involved in lobbying at European level. In his book Lobbying and the Public Interest, lobbing describes as a specialized and professional representation through a wide range of resources that basically exclude corrupt exchange of services. As a representative of particular interests, the lobbyist provides information and expertise that can be useful and sometimes decisive in defining final legislative and administrative regulation. The subject is complex and focuses on lobbying in environments where it is most busy, in environments that intertwine but the way, character and technique can vary considerably. The subject focuses on the definition of lobbies-related concepts, introduces lobbying in the eyes of the OECD, mentions the actors of the national lobbying and divides them into two basic categories: political lobbyists and institutional lobbies (professional associations, institutions, non-profit organizations, etc.) The course focuses on lobbying at the corporate (corporate) level. Essential processes associated with lobbying strategies, principles such as transparency, integrity, accountability, non-discrimination, and enforcement tools will be discussed. The course will also cover the most common bargaining techniques used in different environments. Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the course is to build a knowledge base in the field of lobbying, fundraising from a relatively wide angle so that the listener is well equipped for the key competency of his / her future role as a manager - ie the ability to lobby (lobb) interest.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will have the following professional knowledge. He will be able to: Define, understand and understand the nature and purpose of lobbying, fundraising Clarify why lobbying requires a system approach, specify processes associated with lobbying / fundraising activities, Explain the importance of ethical compliance not only in the business environment, Understand the basic concepts and their interdependence, synergy effects. During the course the student acquires the following professional skills. He will be able to: Explain concepts, their meaning and content with lobbying related and lobbying related, work with information sources, analyze acquired data and to set targets for individual lobbying / fundraising activities, work in a team, present and defend their own opinion, look for examples of good practice, the benefits of successful lobbyists / fundraisers for promoting / advocating the interests of particular groups in the field of play, Present a specific profile of the profession in which the key competence is the ability to exert influence ("lobbying"), on specific examples to demonstrate the topics in which the impact is relevant.

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction 2. Lobbying and Ethics 3. Theory of collective action. 4. Lobbying process. 5. Lobbying and corruption. 6. The political and constitutional system of the Czech Republic 7. Lobbying and decision making under Risk 8. Rent-seeking 9. Public Choice Theory 10. Lobbying and Game Theory 11. Regulation of Lobbying 12. Fundraising

Literature

required literature
• Poslanecká sněmovna. Proces přijímání zákonů. https://www.psp.cz/sqw/hp.sqw?k=173

recommended literature
• TAJTÁKOVÁ, Mária a kol. Marketing neziskových organizácií, športu a kultury. 1. vyd. Trenčín: Vysoká škola manažmentu v Trenčíně. 2016. 194 a. ISBN 978-80-8186-407-4.
• OECD. Lobbyists, Governments and Public Trust. Volume 3. Impl ementi ng the OECD Principl es for Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying. OECD Publishing. 2014. 228 s. ISBN 978-92-64-21421-7.
• BITONTI, Alberto a Phil HARRIS, ed. Lobbying in Europe: public affairs and the lobbying industry in 28 EU countries. London : Palgrave Macmillan. 2017. 368 s. ISBN 978-1-137-55256-3.
• Thomson, Stuart. Public Affairs in Practice : A Practical Guide to Lobbying, Kogan Page, 2006. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/vsfscz/detail.action?docID=288523. Dostupné na https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/vsfscz/home.
• WAWROSZ, Petr. Korupce v redistribučním prostředí - Česká republika, Evropa, svět. Praha: Národohospodářský ústav Josefa Hlávky, 2016. 363 s. ISBN 978-80-88018-07-0. https://is.muni.cz/do/rect/habilitace/1456/240882/habilitacni_prace/Wawrosz_Korupce_v_re
• PRŮŠA Jan a Pavel RYSKA. Korupce. Ekonomie vs. Mýty. 1. vyd. Praha: Centrum pro ekonomiku a politiku. 2013. 104 s. ISBN 978-80-87806-03-6.
• MULLER, Karel, LABOUTKOVÁ, Šárka, VYMĚTAL, Petr a kol. Lobbing v moderních demokraciích. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2010. 256 s. ISBN 978-80-247-3165-0.
• Úřad vlády České republiky. Oddělení boje s korupcí. Vládní koncepce v boji s korupcí – vždy aktuální. Plnění úkolů Strategie vlády v boji proti korupci.

Teaching methods

The 12-lecture cycle will take place in the full-time form of the lectures and will be supplemented by practical examples of lobbying and fundraising practice as well as discussions on specific topics. Interactive teaching methods will focus on gaining the ability of students to present and defend their opinion, insight, ability to argue. Combined form of study - 4 blocks of study requires continuous preparation of students for mass consultations, which will focus on practical applications in order to optimally use the knowledge of the given subject as well as personal life, leisure activities and business practice. The student acquires professional skills mainly through his / her own processing, case studies and preparation of partial presentations. Learning outcomes of the course unit The course is based on critical thinking focused on presentation, communication and argumentative ability, active approach to the world, open access to ethical discussions. Emphasis is placed not on accurate thinking based on verified qualitative and quantitative data, on the ability to work with information, with trend information and presentation systems. Lobbying and fundraising is a science-based framework of interconnected projects and processes in the public legal environment.

Assessment methods

The subject is terminated by the CREDIT TEST Daily attendance: Attendance at the exam is tied to the fulfillment of the requirement of active attendance min. 75% for lectures (ie not only attendance, but active participation in teaching, discussion, interaction, argumentation), fulfillment of homework tasks. B) Creation and presentation of the Lobbyist / fundraising project in the minimum extent: 1.Gross, target of lobbying / fundraising activities. 2. Lobbying lobby x lobbying, fundraiser x fundraiser, expectation from the playing field. 3. List of steps of individual lobbying / fundraising activities, budget. 4.Evaluation of the expected effectiveness of lobbying / fundraising. C) Credit test Combined form: The exam is tied to the obligation of active attendance in min. 50% of managed consultations (but not just attendance but active participation in teaching, discussion, interaction, argumentation). Exam: Developing and presenting a lobbying / fundraising project. Minimum range according to the above. Students will not accept late attendance and activities during the course. devices (tablets, phones, etc.) that are not directly related to teaching.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin KS/semestr.

Teacher's information

In the "learning materials" folder, students will find the powerpoint presentation of the teacher including test questions and literature links.

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