Master of Science: Recent submissions
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Do differences in perception exist between men and women in competition for higher- level job positions and does choice architecture in competition play a role in exacerbating or mitigating these differences?
(Master thesis, 2023)In recent years, the global workforce has undergone large transformations leading to an intensified focus on workplace competition and its interplay with gender dynamics. The aim of achieving harmonious and inclusive ... -
The Interplay of Brand Associations in Market Transitions: An Examination of Non-FMCG Brands in the FMCG Landscape
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis aimed to examine a research gap within brand extensions to uncover the impact of luxury value dimensions, presented as associations, on consumer attitudes towards brand extensions from outside and into the ... -
Shocks and stocks: An examination of stock market returns and -uolatility in relation to changes in the oil market
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper reexamines the dynamic relationship of the oil- and stock markets by extending the original Structural vector autoregressive model (SVAR) for oil market shocks, proposed by Kilian (2009), to include two separate ... -
Analysis of house price dynamics using the price-to-rent ratio: evidence from the Oslo housing market
(Master thesis, 2023)Housing prices in Oslo have risen significantly in recent decades, approaching historic levels. Specifically, in the last ten years, house prices in Oslo have experienced a remarkable appreciation of 90%, surpassing the ... -
Was Financial Flexibility the COVID-19 Vaccine for European Firms?
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper seeks to empirically illustrate the value of financial flexibility for European firms during COVID-19. We examine the heterogeneous effects of financial flexibility on performance across Europe, with additional ... -
The Price of Time: Evaluating Trade-Offs between Remuneration and Flexibility
(Master thesis, 2023)The sudden shift to remote work may have psychological implications on employees' work engagement and well-being. Many organizations are uncertain of whether to keep traditional offices, transitioning to remote work, or ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the drivers and prediction of fund flow in the Norwegian Bond Fund Market: Deploying classic statistics and machine learning methods
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper aims to analyze the drivers and predict flow of Norwegian bond funds one month in advance using machine learning models and macro variables. The study investigates a sample of 79 bond funds and a subset of medium ... -
The Contribution of Enterprise Risk Management to Firm Value - Empirical evidence from the North American and European Oil & Gas Sector
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis examines the contribution of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to firm value within the upstream oil and gas sector in Europe and North America. Given the industry’s high exposure to various risks, this ... -
Beyond the Bumps: The role of Lifespan Perspectiue on Subjectiue Career Success in the Face of Negatiue Career Shocks
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis aims to investigate the influence of negatively-valenced career shocks (NCS) on subjective career success (SCS), drawing upon the theoretical frameworks of the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory and Social ... -
With great power comes great responsibility": A meta-narratiue reuiew of ethical considerations and implications in the crossroads of Al and Marketing
(Master thesis, 2023)This meta-narrative review examines the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing and explores how companies can mitigate the associated risks. To address these concerns, a comprehensive ... -
The impact of Brent crude price on the Norwegian stock market
(Master thesis, 2023)This study presents a comprehensive econometric analysis of the interplay between Brent crude oil prices and international stock indices, with a particular focus on Norway. Leveraging multiple models, namely ARDL, VAR, and ... -
Challenges to environmental sustainability in humanitarian logistics activities
(Master thesis, 2023)With the changing climate causing an emerging number of disasters, the demand for humanitarian relief operations is likely to grow. While humanitarian operations aim to alleviate and improve the lives of the beneficiaries, ... -
Who pays for the price wars?
(Master thesis, 2023)All the major Norwegian newspapers cover the Norwegian grocery industry almost daily. In the past, manufacturers and distributors wielded significant influence over assortment and pricing. However, retailers have more power ... -
Enhancing Circularity in the Construction Industry: Altering Value Creation Systems for Material Reuse
(Master thesis, 2023)The construction industry is a significant contributor to global waste and resource depletion. Transitioning to a circular economy model, where materials are kept in the loop for as long as possible, is crucial for reducing ... -
ESG Rating Disagreement and Firm Performance
(Master thesis, 2023)The increasing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters has led to the emergence of numerous ESG rating agencies that evaluate and rank companies based on their ESG performance. As a result, we now ... -
ESG Scores and Equity Value: A Study of ESG Premium in the Nordic markets
(Master thesis, 2023)This study explores the relationship between ESG scores and P/B ratios for Nordiclisted companies. We find indications of differences in average P/B and ESG scores. To explore if ESG drives P/B differences, we develop a ... -
IFRS 16 impact on equity analysts’ forecast accuracy Have estimates become less accurate after the mandatory adoption of IFRS16?
(Master thesis, 2023)This study analyzes the impact that IFRS 16 has had on the accuracy of equity analysts’ forecasts in Scandinavia, with a particular focus on potential sector variations. The primary objectives of this research are (1) ... -
The Comprehensive Risk Control Package: Its effect on performance during the COVID- 19 pandemic
(Master thesis, 2023)This study analyzes the impact that IFRS 16 has had on the accuracy of equity analysts’ forecasts in Scandinavia, with a particular focus on potential sector variations. The primary objectives of this research are (1) ... -
Exploring the Relationship Between Management, Corporate Governance, and Agency Theory: An Empirical Examination of Their Impact on Net Asset Value Premiums or Discounts in Publicly Listed Shipping Companies
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper investigates the relationship between corporate governance and the premiums or discounts between the market capitalization and the net asset value (NAV) of publicly listed maritime shipping companies. We employ ...