CVABKCSP Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette

School of Business Administration in Karvina
Winter 2023
Extent and Intensity
16/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Patrik Kajzar, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Patrik Kajzar, Ph.D.
Department of Tourism and Leisure Activities – School of Business Administration in Karvina
Contact Person: doc. Ing. Pavlína Pellešová, Ph.D.
Timetable
except Fri 1. 12. ; and Fri 6. 10. 11:25–13:00 A217, Fri 3. 11. 11:25–13:00 A217, Fri 1. 12. 11:25–13:00 A217, Sat 2. 12. 13:05–14:40 A206
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(OPF) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(K) && (ROCNIK(2) || ROCNIK(3))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 10/30, only registered: 1/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to selected contemporary rules of social intercourse in selected areas of social life. In addition, students will be introduced to international business and diplomatic protocol in international business and diplomatic practice.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- name selected personalities of Czech etiquette;
- identify and summarise the important features of the rules of social intercourse in selected areas of social life;
- explain the issues of international business and diplomatic protocol in international business and diplomatic practice;
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the rules of social interaction
  • Basic rules and concepts. Etiquette and its history. Personalities of Czech etiquette. Social significance of people. Social transgressions of people. Communication between people. Introducing, business cards and titles.
  • 2. Formal wear
  • Dress Code, men's clothing, women's clothing.
  • 3. Travel and leisure
  • Business trip. Private road. Holidays and leisure. Sport. We travel by public transport. We are riding bikes. We travel by train and bus. We travel by boat and plane. Driving a car and a motorcycle.
  • 4. At work
  • We are applying for a job. Behavior at work. For the first time the boss. Time management. Group.
  • 5. Ethics of social events and business
  • Basic principles of social behavior when attending various social events - theater, cinema, opening, concerts, balls, dance parties, graduations, wedding receptions, corporate parties, banquets. Dining rules.
  • 6. Principles and specifics of business negotiations in selected countries
  • Business etiquette of negotiations with foreign partners in selected countries. Preparation for business meetings, basic characteristics of cultures.
  • 7. Social enterprises and opportunities
  • Types of social enterprises and opportunities. Organization of individual companies. Invitations and invitations.
  • 8. Diplomatic relations and diplomatic protocol
  • Diplomacy and diplomatic relations. State bodies for international relations. Diplomatic mission. Consular relations and consulates. Rules for further protocol actions and diplomatic correspondence.
Literature
    required literature
  • KAJZAR P. a P. PELLEŠOVÁ, 2018. Společenský a diplomatický protokol. Karviná: SU OPF. ISBN 978-80-7510-300-0. (k dispozici na univerzitním portále LMS Moodle)
  • GULLOVÁ, S., 2013. Mezinárodní obchodní a diplomatický protokol. 3., doplněné a přepracované vydání. Praha: Grada Publishing. ISBN 978–80-247-4418-6.
  • NĚMČANSKÝ, M., 2011. Společenský, diplomatický a obchodní protokol. Karviná: SU OPF. ISBN 978-80-7248-636-6.
  • SMEJKAL, V. a H. S. BACHRACHOVÁ, 2011. Velký lexikon společenského chování. 2. rozšířené vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing. ISBN 978-80-247-3650-1.
    recommended literature
  • KAJZAR, P., 2013. Společenský protokol. Karviná: SU OPF. (k dispozici na univerzitním portále LMS Moodle)
  • MATHÉ, I. a L. ŠPAČEK, 2005. Etiketa. Praha: BB art. ISBN 80-7341-564-X.
  • POWELL, M., 2005. Behave Yourself!: The Essential Guide To International Etiquette. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. ISBN 9780762736720.
Teaching methods
Lectures
seminar work
class discussion
Assessment methods
seminar work (20%), 2 ongoing tests (20%) and oral examination (60%)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Přednáška 16 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
Assessment methods: 2 ongoing tests (20% of the evaluation), seminar work (20% of the evaluation), oral examination (60 %).
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2019, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2023, recent)
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