Analýza používání manažerských nástrojů ve světě od roku 2000 do současnosti

The diploma thesis aims to determine the progression of managerial tools since 2000, and a thorough analysis of a chosen tool – flexible work models. This tool is further narrowed into the concept of a four-day workweek. By using a systematic literature review of available studies there are identified pros and cons of a reduced workweek. The findings of the systematic review revealed that a four-day workweek is most suitable for women who are responsible not only for their full-time employment but also for the housework and childcare. Other women and men prove satisfaction with a reduced workweek only at the promise of no reduction of their current salary. In the practical part, there is research using the Delphi method with 11 participating experts – HR directors, managers and company owners. These experts were asked to predict the length of a workweek and the rate of unemployment in the Czech Republic in 2035. Everyone has agreed on a reduction of the workweek in the future as well as on a stable unemployment rate that should not exceed 5 %. The author also provides his suggestion of a flexible work model as an alternative for a fixed reduced workweek. He also recommends further academic research with a wider range of participating employees and companies from multiple working sectors.