Postal Systems II
Abbreviation: POŠSUII Load: 30(L) + 15(E) + 0(LE) + 15(S) + 0(FLE) + 0(PEE)
Lecturers in charge: dr. sc. Tomislav Kljak
Lecturers: dr. sc. Katarina Mostarac ( Exercises, Lectures, Seminar )
Course description: Basic concepts and subject of study. Application of system methodology (hard, soft and fuzzy). Application of systematic methodology to the postal system. Process organization of postal operator. Grouping work tasks and organizing business processes. Case study of multiple national postal systems. Concept and features of the postal market (horizontal analysis: relevant markets, input-output structure, VAT, USO). Natural monopolies (economies of scale and volume). Regulation and protection of competition (regulatory measures and state aid). Sustainability of the postal network and employees. The Essential facilities doctrine and network access. Diversification of postal services and sustainable development and looking to the future. Environmental challenges.
Lecture languages: hr
Compulsory literature:
1. Čaušević, S., Bošnjak, I.: Sustavsko inženjerstvo u transportu i komunikacijama, Fakultet za saobraćaj i komunikacije, Sarajevo, 2006.
Recommended literature:
2. Čekić, Š., Bošnjak, I.: Menadžment u transportu i komunikacijama, Fakultet za saobraćaj i komunikacije Univerziteta u Sarajevu i Fakultet prometnih znanosti Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Sarajevo i Zagreb, 2000.
3. Radošević, D.: Osnove teorije sustava, Nakladni zavod Matice Hrvatske, Zagreb, 2001.
4. Ross, T.J.: Fuzzy Logic with Engineering Applications, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2004.
5. Vrhovski, M.: Načela i metode organizacijske znanosti, Fakultet prometnih znanosti, Zagreb, 1999.
Legend
L - Lectures
E - Exercises
LE - Laboratory exercises
S - Seminar
FLE - Practical foreign language exercises
PEE - Physical education excercises
* - Not graded