Blar i Master of Science på utgivelsesdato
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Performance drivers of nordic private equity funds
(Master thesis, 2013-02-18)In his paper we investigate the performance determinants of Nordic private equity funds. In this study we look at the industry at the fund level as opposed to the portfolio company level. To proxy for performance, we use ... -
Improving humanitarian response through an innovative pre-positioning concept : an investigation of how commercial vessels can be used to store and transport relief items
(Master thesis, 2013-02-19)Both the number of natural disasters and the people affected by these disasters have increased substantially during the recent decades. Not only is the frequency higher, but the complexity, severity and magnitude of natural ... -
The effect of the 2006 tax reform on the companies' capital structure
(Master thesis, 2013-02-19)This paper investigates the interrelationship between leverage and ownership concentration in the case of Norwegian non-listed firms while considering the effects of the 2006 Norwegian tax reform. This paper finds that the ... -
Exploration and exploitation in public procurement : a case study on ICT public procurements in Norway
(Master thesis, 2013-02-19)Public procurement for innovation is known as a powerful demandside instrument to be employed in addressing pertinent challenges. The Traditional procurement process is outdated and insufficient to stimulate the production ... -
Service design : the cure for consumers' time scarcity
(Master thesis, 2013-02-19)This paper investigates whether using design methodology in service innovation can increase adoption likelihood of the service, by helping consumers acquire additional time. The paper identifies three design characteristics ... -
The information value of corporate governance reporting for the financial stakeholders
(Master thesis, 2013-02-19)This study seeks to explore the information value in corporate governance reporting in a user-perspective, and will focus on the Corporate Governance Code issued by the Norwegian Corporate Governance Board. The thesis will ... -
Information, knowledge and opportunities exporting in the 21st century : the importance of market insight
(Master thesis, 2013-02-19)This study aims to chart out the relationships between theoretical concepts that have been developed through previous research. It investigates the importance of information and knowledge for exporting firms’ performance. ... -
Dynamics in foreign operation modes : a case study of Jotun and Marine Harvest
(Master thesis, 2013-02-19)In this study, the objective is to explore which factors that influence the dynamics in foreign operation modes. Previous research has mainly focused on a static approach to foreign operations, and there is a demand for ... -
The effect of corporate social responsibility announcements on a company's stock returns and market efficiency
(Master thesis, 2014-01-28)In this thesis we study the effects of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) announcements on a company’s stock returns. We focus on announcements among American corporations from 2005-2012. We perform an event study where ... -
Does Africa grow differently?
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Employees choice of knowledge sharing tools in a global firm : a study of MNC employee's choice of formal or informal knowledge sharing tools
(Master thesis, 2014-01-28)Due to changes in the competitive landscape and increasing globalisation, resources and the most effective use of these has become the key to competitive advantage for most multinational firms. As employees are in the ... -
Value relevance of accounting : emphasis on quarterly earnings reports in Norway
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)In this thesis we study the value relevance of accounting information on the Oslo Stock Exchange. We address two questions; 1) are quarterly earnings reports value relevant and 2) are quarterly earnings more value relevant ... -
Business model innovation : the South African BoP canvas
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)This Master Thesis is a contribution to the ongoing discussion in the academic world surrounding the Bottom of the Pyramid as an un-captured growth opportunity for business operations. Although the concept has increasingly ... -
Noteinformasjon om investeringseiendom
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)Utgangspunktet for oppgaven var å se om norske børsnoterte selskaper gir tilstrekkelig noteinformasjon til brukerne av regnskapet vedrørende investeringseiendommer som føres til virkelig verdi. Temaet er spesielt aktuelt ... -
Revisjon av anleggskontrakter i henhold til god revisjonsskikk
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)Prosjektregnskap må føres når anleggskontrakter foreligger. I de tilfelle disse inneholder vesentlig feilinformasjon, påvirker dette årsregnskapet i tilsvarende grad. Hvordan revisor må revidere for å ivareta kravet til ... -
Is it possible that a firm's ownership structure may affect the underpricing in an initial public offering?
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)This thesis examines the relationship between the underpricing of a firm in a public listing due to the ownership structure of the firm. The firms studied are listed on the Norwegian Stock Exchange. The data contains ... -
Exploring error management training, cognitive processing, stress and mindfulness
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)In this study we compared Error Management Training (EMT) and Traditional Training by exploring its effectiveness in relation to trainees‟ intuitive and analytical processing. Next, we examined the degree to which stress ... -
The low volatility puzzle : Norwegian evidence
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)In this paper we investigate the relation between idiosyncratic volatility and returns in the Norwegian stock market for the period 1981 – 2012. By utilizing the methodology developed by Ang et al. (2006), we show that ... -
Do acquiring firms gain from takeovers? : empirical evidence from the Norwegian stock market
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)The objective of this thesis is to study the economic effect when acquiring firms announce takeovers in the Norwegian stock market. We find that bidders experience a positive abnormal announcement return of 2.16% on ... -
The effect of investor sentiment on stock returns in Norway and Vietnam
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)This study investigates the effects of investor sentiment on stock returns in the Norwegian and Vietnamese stock markets. The model introduced by Baker and Wurgler (2006) has been utilized in which a composite sentiment ...