Browsing Master of Science by Title
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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 importance and new behaviors, a new era for retail investors, how does their performance measure up?
(Master thesis, 2024)This study examines the performance of the Robinhood (RH) consensus portfolio from 2018 to 2020. It refutes Welch's (2022) analysis that the consensus RH portfolios performed well, by showing its last months' influence on ... -
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 ... -
The influence of verbal elements displayed on packaging: a study on chocolate bars
(Master thesis, 2021)Problem: Packaging plays an important role in consumers' purchase decisions. Brands use packaging as a marketing and communication tool, to differentiate themselves from the competition. In this way, consumers choose ... -
The Influence of Yield Curve Factors on the Conditional Distribution of Equity Risk Premia
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper examines the efficacy of how certain yield curve factors, namely the level, slope, and curvature, can predict the shape of cumulative return distributions in equity markets. We utilise the GAMLSS framework to ... -
Influencing consumers through packaging design: a study on perceptions of healthiness and naturalness “How does the visualization of the ingredient vs the final product influence consumers’ perception of healthiness and naturalness, and their likeliness-to-buy?”
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis explores the relationship between product packaging visualization on consumers’ perceived healthiness and naturalness, and in turn their purchase intentions. The research also includes the influence of ... -
Influencing supervisor ratings : three quasi-experiments
(Master thesis, 2014-02-17)In three experiments we investigated the relationship between a set of influence tactics and three work outcomes in organizations in which the supervisor rated his/her employees on; (a) competence assessment, (b) salary ... -
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. ... -
Infrastructure investments and rural development: The case of Norwegian National Tourist Routes
(Master thesis, 2020)This thesis studies the impact of tourism based infrastructure investments on rural development in Norway by looking at the ongoing case of investment into the Norwegian National Tourist Routes. Using a generalized ... -
Initial public offerings (IPOs), lock-ups and market efficiency
(Master thesis, 2012-05-10)In this paper we have examined 174 lock-up agreements in 142 unique firms. A lock-up refers to the prespecified time, usually 180 days, following an IPO, where pre-IPO shareholders enter into an agreement with the underwriter ...