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The role of ESG in M&A takeover auctions
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper investigates the impact of ESG factors in takeover auctions. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset of bidding contests, it is revealed that ESG plays a crucial role in determining transaction value, can be associated ... -
The Role of Human Resource Management in Creating Sustainable Organizations
(Master thesis, 2021)Sustainability is a thoroughly discussed topic in research. The UN define sustainability based on three pillars: environment, finance and society (Bansal & Des Jardine, 2014; Ehnert et al, 2016). So far, most organizations ... -
The Role of Information Asymmetry in Private Placements - Evidence from Norway
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis examines private placements on the Oslo Stock Ex- change. We study the issuing rm's announcement statements, post-issue rm performance, and the market reaction to disclose the role of asymmetric information ... -
THE ROLE OF LIFE EVENTS AND RELATIONS IN CAREER DECISIONS
(Master thesis, 2020)The purpose of the thesis was to investigate which formative and relational life events that may be particularly important for career decisions. To understand career choices, the thesis used a life story approach and ... -
The role of perceived social support, perceived supervisor support, and public service motivation on affective organizational commitment in high-reliability organizations: An empirical study of gender differences in a military context. Navn: Marius
(Master thesis, 2020)How does perceived social support, perceived supervisor support, and public service motivation impact the affective organizational commitment among males and females in high-reliability organizations? Questionnaire data ... -
The Role of Sustainability in CVC A Multiple Case Study of Oil Majors
(Master thesis, 2022)We know from previous research that corporate venture capital (CVC) investments are used by companies as a strategic tool to obtain novel technologies to improve the innovativeness of the corporation. Using a theory ... -
Role of the Board and the case of Special Meetings
(Master thesis, 2019)In this paper, we study heterogeneity of Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation of the companies with Board-centred model of corporate governance and the case of special meeting thresholds. The research is conducted on ... -
Sailing green : a protection motivation analysis of green consumption choices in China
(Master thesis, 2017)Many Chinese consumers experience environmental problems like air and water pollution first-hand - does that lead them to making greener consumption choices? We aim to show the suitability of Protection Motivation Theory ... -
Samfunnsansvar i leverandørkjeden En analyse av hvordan et lite norsk foretak i klesbransjen forholder seg til samfunnsansvar i egen leverandørkjede, og hvordan informasjon om samfunnsansvar overføres i denne kjeden
(Master thesis, 2019)Bedriftens samfunnsansvar er et viktig tema i dagens næringsliv. I tillegg til å være økonomisk lønnsom forventes en bedrift å forholde seg til hvordan virksomheten påvirker samfunnet rundt seg. I et globalt marked der ... -
Sammenligning av den generelle- og den spesielle omgåelsesregelen i skatteloven – er det nødvendig med en egen spesiell omgåelsesregel?
(Master thesis, 2022)I forbindelse med lovfestingen av den ulovfestede omgåelsesnormen i 2020, oppsto spørsmålet om den spesielle omgåelsesregelen i sktl. § 14-90 skulle videreføres, oppheves eller innlemmes i den generelle omgåelsesnormen. ... -
Saving Shocks, House Prices and Limited Access to Investment in Local Publicly Traded Firms
(Master thesis, 2022)In this thesis, we examine the relationship between stock market investment and real estate investment, with roots in the Home bias theory. We explore in detail, the connection between house price growth in states and ... -
Saving Towards Homeownership in Norway: Including the BSU in Portfolio Choice
(Master thesis, 2022)We research the effect of housing and the Boligsparing for Unge (BSU) savings account on portfolio allocation and performance. By applying the mean-variance optimality framework to form portfolios, we use the Sharpe Ratio ... -
Scale Effects in Mutual Fund Performance: A Study of the Norwegian Market
(Master thesis, 2018)In this paper, we investigate the effect of scale on performance in the Norwegian mutual fund industry. The study includes a data sample free of survivorship bias containing 70 Norwegian open-end actively managed mutual ... -
Scandi Chic or Nordic Noir – The Value of the Nordic Brand and the Effect of Consumer Affinity and Stereotypes on Behaviour among International Consumers
(Master thesis, 2018)In this thesis I have explored the effectiveness and implications of the relatively new construct of consumer affinity and its potential ability to determine or predict consumer behaviour and preference for brands and ... -
Scarcity as a marketing instrument : the roles of goal frames and perceived consumer competition.
(Master thesis, 2017)Purpose: This master thesis has three main objectives. The first aim is to investigate the influence of scarcity appeals on consumer purchase behaviors. The second aim is to investigate the moderator effect of goal frames ... -
Scientific, Smart & Safe: Sensor Technology as a Marketing Tool to Increase Restaurant Visits During COVID-19
(Master thesis, 2021)Inspired by the possibilities of novel IoT sensor technology, this master’s thesis tests a new way to encourage customer visits to restaurants at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by recent advances in sensor ... -
Segmentation in the B2B markets: Closing the gap between theoretical segmentation models and the actual segmentation practice
(Master thesis, 2021)There exists a gap between the implementation of advanced theoretical segmentation models and the actual practice of segmentation in the B2B markets. Practitioners have called forth the need for easy applicable guidelines ... -
Selecting characteristics using the Adaptive Group Lasso on U.S. industries
(Master thesis, 2020)Throughout the years, hundreds of factors have been proposed to forecast stock returns. Cochrane (2011) referred to these factors as the "zoo of new factors." In this thesis, we consider 62 of these factors and analyze ... -
Selecting Future Leaders - A validation study of the selection process for military leadership education in the Norwegian Armed Forces
(Master thesis, 2020)The ability to predict future performance is crucial for sustainable selection procedures. While several selection methods individually predict both performance in job training programs and subsequent job performance, ... -
Selection into Politics : The Significance of Local Government Revenue
(Master thesis, 2018)This master thesis investigates selection effects in Norwegian local governments and explores the effect of increased revenue in local governments on the quality of politicians. Quality is measured by educational level, ...