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THE IMPACT OF WOKE WASHING
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis investigates the phenomenon of woke washing and the impact on consumer attitudes, perception of credibility, and behavior. With an increasing expectation for brands to engage in socio-political matters, genuine ... -
The Impact of Working Arrangement on Employee Job Performance : Measuring and understanding by using the Job Demands- Resources model
(Master thesis, 2022)Covid-19 has led to lasting changes in working life. Remote work has become increasingly prevalent, and many organizations are adopting more flexible working arrangements that allow employees to work from their homes. ... -
Implementering av IFRS 15 i bygg- og anleggsbransjen
(Master thesis, 2022)Bakgrunnen for denne masteroppgaven er den nye standarden for inntektsføring som trådte i kraft fra 1. januar 2018, IFRS 15. Arbeidet med en felles standard for inntektsføring mellom International Accounting Standard Board ... -
Implementing Circular Business Models in the Norwegian Construction Industry: Barriers and Enablers
(Master thesis, 2020)This thesis provides potential enablers to overcome the current barriers to implement circular business models in the Norwegian built environment. Based on interviews with 20 participants from 16 different organizations ... -
Implications and opportunities of regulatory action for crypto assets
(Master thesis, 2022)Throughout the thesis we have examined the crypto market along with the EU pro-posed Markets in Crypto Assets regulation. With the objective of gaining an under-standing of what crypto assets entail, such as their components, ... -
Implicit Gender Bias in Job Advertisements: The Interactive Influence of Masculine Wording, and Gender and Professional Closeness of the Contact Person on Job Appeal
(Master thesis, 2018)To understand the extent to which gendered wording exists in job advertisements in the Norwegian context, and what the implications of using masculine wording in job advertisements for male-dominated professions could ... -
The importance of ESG ratings on risk-adjusted stock performance
(Master thesis, 2022)In this thesis, we conduct an empirical study of whether Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings impact risk-adjusted stock performance and its ability to be used as a signal in investment strategies. We form ... -
The Importance of Trust during COVID-19
(Master thesis, 2022)It is well established that trust benefits societies in numerous ways, contributing to cooperation, economic growth, and higher quality of institutions. What is less known is the role of trust in crises, where societies ... -
Important mechanisms to succeed with facilitating a continuous learning culture and change processes within hospitals
(Master thesis, 2019)This paper examines the implementation of new initiatives within the healthcare sector. Our motivation for the study is the positive impact a successful new initiative can have on patient treatment and thereby affect ... -
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 ... -
Improving service innovation in Aker Solutions – How clients’ knowledge, management and organisational structure can facilitate service innovation
(Master thesis, 2014-10-20)Services have long been perceived as non-innovative or technologically backward. It is only recently that innovation in services has attracted greater interest. However, service innovation is important for organisational ... -
In the Shadow of a Product With a Sustainability Label:Will the introduction of a product with a sustainability label spill over on the perceptions of the mainstream product line,general attitude towards the company & perceived CSR image?
(Master thesis, 2021)Consumers and society are increasingly emphasizing the importance of new, green products. In response, companies are investing in developing more environmentally sustainable options. However, there is still a lack of ... -
Inclusive leadership and self-determination: A study based on Basic Phycological Needs Satisfaction
(Master thesis, 2023)The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to more literature on the influence managers have on their employees. Here, inclusive leadership has been highlighted, while self-determination theory has been used to understand ... -
Increasing the Effectiveness of Influencer Marketing: Applying Parasocial Interaction and Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion
(Master thesis, 2018)This study examines whether parasocial interaction (PSI) (Horton & Wohl, 1956) and the Principles of Persuasion (Cialdini, 1984) can be applied to increase the effectiveness of influencer marketing. Whereas PSI seeks to ... -
Industrial electricity : the business cycle and state level risk premiums
(Master thesis, 2017)Industrial electricity usage measured at the state level can predict stock returns of companies with headquarters in the state. Although predictive powers vary from state to state, we show that in general there is a state ... -
Industry Institutions and Their Effects on Indirect Emissions in the Norwegian Architectural, Engineering and Construction Industry : A comparative case study of institutional aspects in state-owned and private firms
(Master thesis, 2022)In our master’s thesis, we examine which industry institutions affect actors’ measures to reduce their indirect CO2 emissions in the Norwegian architectural, engineering and construction industry. The industry is ... -
Industry Momentum, Momentum Behavior and Market States: An analysis of different momentum sources under different market states
(Master thesis, 2022)Momentum strategies have proved to be very profitable and widely used among investors. Despite this, research has found that they can also experience substantial losses. This thesis focus on studying momentum behavior from ... -
Inflation and Its Distributional Effects on Wealth
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper examines the impact of inflation on wealth distribution in the United States. Through a synthesis of empirical findings and economic theory, we undertake a comprehensive analysis of how inflation influences the ... -
Influence of host country institutions on subsidiary performance
(Master thesis, 2016)The importance of institutions and their influence on business activities have attracted the attention of both recent researchers and practitioners. In this study, we make further contribution to this field of research ... -
The influence of scanning mobile apps on consumer behavior regarding cosmetic products
(Master thesis, 2021)Due to rising concerns about overconsumption, consumers are more aware of the negative impact of their purchase habits on the environment and on their health and are concerned about the ingredient lists of their ...