Browsing Master of Science by Subject "organisasjonspsykologi"
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Cheerful Fronts and Cautious Minds: The Dual Nature of Optimism in Leadership
(Master thesis, 2024)In uncertain situations, the way people recommend optimism might vary. While previous studies suggest a general bias for optimism in prescriptions, we attempt to extract nuance by investigating the impact of hierarchies ... -
Code of ethics and moral awareness ; A study about the relationship between code of ethics and moral awareness and the moderating impact of locus of control
(Master thesis, 2016)The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of code of ethics on moral sensitivity of individuals and evaluate whether individual differences such as locus of control have any effect on this relationship. ... -
Communicating for success: A quantitative analysis of the mediating effect of enacted complexity on the relationship between communication and team performance
(Master thesis, 2018)Building on recent theoretical and methodological developments in organizational studies focusing on organizational routines (Hærem, Pentland and Miller, 2015; Hansson, 2018), this thesis aim to explore how three aspects ... -
Communication in the Digital Realm: Examining ChatGPT's Impact on the Leader-Subordinate Trust Relationship
(Master thesis, 2024)Since its initial public release in 2022, ChatGPT has experienced substantial growth, bringing about significant organizational advantages such as heightened proficiency, increased effectiveness, and reduced complexity. ... -
Comprehending envy and its impact on employees and the organization
(Master thesis, 2016)Considerable theoretical and empirical work has identified the impact of envy on the organization and its employees. The mechanisms underlying this emotion, however, are not well understood. To enhance the understanding ... -
Conceptual and empirical differences in how choice architecture can influence choice and decision making
(Master thesis, 2016)Research shows that people may not always make decisions rationally but may rely on intuitive judgement and associative memories (Morewedge & Kahneman, 2010, p. 435). From this perspective, biases and heuristics can emerge, ... -
A Contribution to the Validation of TOP: Measuring the Dark Triad of Personality at Work
(Master thesis, 2023)This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of The Dark Triad of Personality at Work (TOP) and its associations with the Big Five, and relations to counterproductive academic behavior ... -
Coping with changing environments: the development of competent leadership
(Master thesis, 2017)The purpose of the present study is to explore how leaders learn and develop competent leadership through a qualitative examination of middle managers in a large Norwegian financial institution. This study investigates ... -
The dark side of dedication: Conditions that may trigger workaholic behaviour. A qualitative study
(Master thesis, 2024)This master’s thesis addresses workaholism, a phenomenon that has gained increasing attention with the advancement of technology and changing work habits. The study examines how factors such as attachment style, ... -
Digital Mindsets, Job Satisfaction and the Role of Intolerance of Uncertainty: A Conditional Approach
(Master thesis, 2020)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between digital mindset and job satisfaction. The study further propose a model that explores the potential mediating influence intolerance of uncertainty, as ... -
Do we have a problem: The effects of individual- and team level problem construction on team creativity
(Master thesis, 2018)In this experimental study, we examined the effects of problem construction – one of the creative problem-solving processes held to influence creativity – in teams and the resulting creativity of team output. Fifty-six ... -
Does Cohesion Predict Knowledge Sharing in Cross-Functional Work Groups? A Multilevel Approach
(Master thesis, 2018)The aim of this study was to investigate whether task and/or social cohesion can predict knowledge sharing in cross-functional work groups. Norwegian employees working in cross-functional work groups (N = 425) completed ... -
Does observation of employees affect the quality of Leader Member Exchange (LMX)-relationships?
(Master thesis, 2021)This study seeks to explore the relationship between observation of employees and leader-member exchange theory (LMX). Hence, exploring whether observation of employees affects the quality of relation shared between an ... -
Does Your Organization Need Climate Change? Motivational Climate, Diversity Promise Fulfillment, Affective Commitment & Turnover Intention
(Master thesis, 2021)This study investigates the potential of the motivational climate to influence diversity promise fulfillment and employee outcomes. Diversity promise fulfillment is the achievement of a unique psychological contract ... -
Embracing the Hybrid Workplace: A Qualitative Study of Key Factors Influencing Employee Satisfaction in a Hybrid Work Arrangement
(Master thesis, 2023)The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly changed how many organizations operate, leading to the widespread adoption of a hybrid workplace model. This study seeks to examine the key factors that contribute to employee ... -
Emotions, Risk, and Information Processing: A Matter of Distance?
(Master thesis, 2021)Emotions play an important role in shaping judgements and decisions involving risk. More recently, researchers have paid more attention to different ways in which people can manage their emotions, and how this in turn ... -
Employees' identification with a newly formed organization: a case study of a planned change process
(Master thesis, 2023)In today’s high-paced and rapidly changing society, organizational change and the constant development of organizations are necessary for their survival. Globalization and technology are advancing every day. Hence, it is ... -
Employees' motiuation for tailing on leadership positions: A quantitatiue study on how Leader-Member relationships (LMX) and job satisfaction influence employees' motiuation for upward career transitions into leadership positions
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis looks at employees’ motivation for taking on leadership positions. We argue that this is important for leadership recruitment and to ensure effective leadership which again will influence the performance ... -
Employees’ Technology Acceptance in the Workplace: Extending the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
(Master thesis, 2020)In response to new technology taking place in many organizations, this thesis intends to contribute to the literature of technology adoption. The current study applies the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology ... -
Empowering Organizations for the Digital Era: Unlocking the Potential of ICT Utilization and Organizational Learning
(Master thesis, 2023)The purpose of this study has been to provide a comprehensive investigation into the relationship between ICT and OP by considering multiple aspects of ICT utilization and organizational learning, innovative capabilities, ...