Master of Science: Recent submissions
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Sustainable Initiatives for E-Commerce Returns
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Optimising Personnel Rostering Through Mixed Integer Linear Programming
(Master thesis, 2023)Personnel planning is an important component of business management. Improved personnel planning can lead to more satisfied employees and decreased personnel costs. This thesis explores how mixed integer linear programming ... -
Operating performance following mergers and acquisitions
(Master thesis, 2023)We investigate the long-term operating performance of corporate mergers and acquisitions of 133 acquiring companies in Norway from year 2000 to 2020. We employ three different methods and four different measures of operating ... -
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 ... -
Unraveling the Impact of Firm Characteristics on Long-Run Abnormal Returns: A Study of U.S. Event Firms
(Master Thesis, 2023)This paper examines the effect of seven firm characteristics on abnormal returns following corporate events, including mergers and acquisitions, and initial and seasoned public equity offerings. Using data from U.S. firms ... -
Procedural and interactional justice in talent management processes, affective organizational commitment and work-related stress: the mediating role of intrinsic motivation
(Master thesis, 2023)This conceptual paper provides insight into the dynamics of organizational justice, affective organizational commitment, and work-related stress, with intrinsic motivation serving as a mediator. Using the theory of ... -
COMMODITIES & HEDGING IN THE PRESENCE OF GEOPOLITICAL TENSION
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis extends on the work of Triki & Maatoug, (2021) and investigates the relationship between selected commodities and indices, in the presence of geopolitical tension, represented by the index of Caldara & ... -
Can you use oil and natural gas prices to forecast the norwegian krone?
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis studies if we can use a commodity prices, namely oil and gas to forecast the NOK/USD exchange using data at a monthly frequency. We analyze the commodities predictive ability through two main models. The first ... -
How can the Norwegian Maritime Industry Successfully Work Toward Net Zero-Emission Supply Chain Operations by 2050?
(Master thesis, 2023)The shipping sector plays a vital role in the Norwegian economy and significantly contributes to international shipping. Norway's rich maritime heritage has positioned the country favorably within the shipping industry. ... -
How Can Blockchain Technology Enable Circular Procurement?
(Master thesis, 2023)Over the course of the previous decade, blockchain technology (BCT) has undergone remarkable exponential growth, with procurement gradually emerging as a prospective application within the realm of supply chain management ... -
Business relations (B2B} and MSW management in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)The importance of waste management has increased in the last decade. Resources are becoming scarcer and the need for a circular mindset has become prominent. We need to reduce the amount of waste, and reuse and recycle as ... -
Anvendelse av presisjonsvillkåret i oppkjøpsprosesser
(Master thesis, 2023)Masteroppgavens tema er innsideinformasjon i oppkjøpsprosesser. Oppgaven skal belyse anvendelsen av presisjonsvilkåret i vennlige oppkjøpsprosesser. Vi tar utgangspunkt i perspektivet til utstedere på regulerte markeder. ... -
The relationship between employees' perceived interpersonal justice and job burnout in the Norwegian consulting industry, and the mediating role of LMX quality
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis aims to examine the relationship between employees’ perceived interpersonal justice and job burnout in the Norwegian consulting industry. Further, it explores the potential mediating role of ... -
The Relationship between Board Diversity, ESG, and Financial Performance: A Nordic Study
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the relationship between diversity on the board of directors and firm performance, as measured by ESG performance and financial performance (ROA and Tobin’s Q). Using four different measures of ... -
Performance in Private Equity and Strategic Acquisitions: Evidence from the United Kingdom
(Master thesis, 2023)The global M&A market has grown remarkably from 2013 to 2017, with a 45% increase in the number of deals and a 320% growth in total value (Institute of Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances, 2023)[39]. The major industries ... -
Local Economic Structures and their Impact on MPs Engagement in Environmental Debates: A Case Study of Rogaland
(Master thesis, 2023)This study examines whether Members of Parliament (MPs) from Rogaland, Norway, are influenced by the local economic structure in their home constituency during parliamentary debates on environmental issues. By analysing ... -
Predicting Default Loans using Machine Learning
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis aims to determine whether machine learning algorithms effectively predict default loans and which machine learning algorithms are better performers than others. The research started by gathering information ... -
Exploring the Relationship Between the Slope of the Yield Curve, Volatility, and the Profitability of Momentum Trading Strategies in US Stocks: An Empirical Analysis
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores the interplay between yield curve inversions, volatility and Momentum trading strategy performance in the US stock market. We test the theory that yield curve dynamics can predict fluctuations in ... -
The Mediating Role of Motivation on the Relationship between Procedural Justice, Affective Commitment and Turnover Intention
(Master thesis, 2023)This is a quantitative study exploring how procedural justice relates to affective commitment and turnover intention, and whether the proposed relationships are mediated by employee´s motivation. The study distinguishes ... -
IFRS adoption and the effect it has on auditor fees and auditor choice
(Master thesis, 2023)Our study contributes to the understanding of IFRS adoption by examining the effect it has on audit fees and auditor choice in Norway. Using a regression model, we first analyze the effects that transitioning from NGAAP ...