Efficient project launch in automotive companies without R&D

Abstract

The target of selected master thesis, "Efficient project launch in automotive companies without R & D" is to map the problems in project management in small companies without R & D in the Slovak Republic and in case of confirmation of hypotheses suggesting recomandations for improvement. The theoretical part describes in detail the history, overview of project management and related business. It also aims to map the Slovak automotive region, explain important concepts in project management as well as clarifying the importance of R & D nowadays. Furthermore own work based of the previous experience and the results of the questionnaire is aimed at assessing the set of hypotheses, either to confirm or refuse them. The sample of the companies, where a questionnaire was sent, has been carefully selected to subsequently confirm the added value of the chosen topic. If the findings will not to be implemented, then at least the recommendations for improvement will be presented. All recommendations coming out of the master thesis can serve as a guidance for people dealing with new project launch or for people who need to improve their competencies in project management. Key words : project management, improvement, hypotheses, project launch, automotive company, questionnaire