GDP Fluctuation and its Effects on the Automotive Industry

Ing. Giga Tatanashvili, BBA

Master's thesis

Abstract:

The following paper makes an analysis of the companies' behavior during the economic fluctuations. The main objective of the paper is the finding mutual relation between the certain company and the economic environment. For data gathering, both the part 1 and part 2 has been conducted. There is used literature as well as official internet sources, which could be found in the bibliography section in the end of the thesis. The first part of this thesis is performed in forms of literature analysis and history of the certain companies during the different economic situations. The data have been gathered from different companies which are representing the automotive industry and from different auto manufacturing countries. The second part of the thesis is all about figures and statistics provided by official sources regarding company behaviour during economic fluctuations. Besides the comparisons of the numbers and analysis, there are given a number of recommendations towards the companies. Consequently, the outcome of this analysis could be helpful and useful for companies’ better performances.

Abstract:

The following paper makes an analysis of the companies' behavior during the economic fluctuations. The main objective of the paper is the finding mutual relation between the certain company and the economic environment. For data gathering, both the part 1 and part 2 has been conducted. There is used literature as well as official internet sources, which could be found in the bibliography section in the end of the thesis. The first part of this thesis is performed in forms of literature analysis and history of the certain companies during the different economic situations. The data have been gathered from different companies which are representing the automotive industry and from different auto manufacturing countries. The second part of the thesis is all about figures and statistics provided by official sources regarding company behaviour during economic fluctuations. Besides the comparisons of the numbers and analysis, there are given a number of recommendations towards the companies. Consequently, the outcome of this analysis could be helpful and useful for companies’ better performances.

Keywords

GDP, GDP growth, real GDP, nominal GDP, economic development, correlation, recession, firm, company, car manufacturing, vehicle manufacturing, financial crisis, automotive industry crisis, Skoda, GM (general motors’), FDI (foreign direct investments), Czech Republic, South Korea, USA, Japan, China, UK, Germany, electric cars, fuel-efficient cars, TPCA (Toyota, Peugeot, Citroen automobile), Hyundai, KIA motors

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 13. 4. 2017

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 22. 6. 2017
• Supervisor: Mgr. Ing. Petr Wawrosz, Ph.D.
• Reader: Ing. Kateřina Kalinová

University of Finance and Administration

Master programme / field:
Economics and Management / Business Management and Corporate Finance