University of Economics, Prague Faculty of Business Administration
Master's thesis evaluation by the supervisor
Title of the Master's thesis:
Author of the Master's thesis:
Objectives of the Master's thesis:
Criteria (max. 10 points per category) Points awarded
1. The objectives of the thesis are evident and accomplished 9
2. Demands on the acquisition of additional knowledge or skills 8
3. Adequacy and the way of the methods used 9
4. Depth and relevance of the analysis in relation to objectives 9
5. Making use of literature/other resources, citing 8
6. The thesis is a well-organised logical whole 10
7. Linguistic and terminological level 9
8. Formal layout and requirements, extent 10
9. Originality, i.e. it is produced by the student 10
10. Practical/theoretical relevance/applicability 9
Total score in points (max 100) 91
Final grading Excellent (1)
Overall evaluation and questions to be answered in the course of the defense:
Name of the Master's thesis supervisor:
Occupation of the Master's thesis supervisor:
January 26, 2022
Signature of the Master's thesis supervisor
Challenges of Global Team Leadership
Lucia Siebenstichová
The goal of this thesis focuses on identifying the challenges of global virtual leadership in the company Bloomreach influenced by the pandemics.
E V A L U A T I O N O F T H E M A S T E R ' S T H E S I S
The master thesis was inspired by real life experience of the author as she has perceived the change of the technological start- up operating on the local level to a globally functioning company. The research study is therefore designed as a case study mapping challenges of globally functioning teams as well as effects of pandemic on teams life and organization. The theoretical part of the thesis consists of five parts covering the historical overview, global virtual team specifics description, leadership of global teams, factors influencing the successful functioning of a global team and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on organizational environment. The author of the thesis demonstrated good command of the relevant literature and has applied it appropriately. She was also able to apply the chosen methods. The conclusions have been drawn appropriately from data obtained through interviews. The thesis contains minor imperfections in citing (missing pages at images taken from other sources). The overall appearance of the thesis is appropriate. The student has worked independently on the thesis and cooperated actively with the company, the recommendations are practical and can be applied in real life. Questions for the defence of the thesis: Have you already discussed your findings and recommendations with the company management? Are they going to apply some of them? Do you think that your findings could be generalized to other compnies and business environments?
doc.PhDr. Daniela Pauknerová, Ph.D.
Associate Professor at Prague University of Economics and Business
