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U.S. Mutual Fund Performance in Recessions and Expansions, 1977 to 2019.
(Master thesis, 2019)Using a sample of 2680 U.S. actively managed open-end mutual funds in the period from January 1977 through December 2018, we investigate whether actively managed mutual funds are able to outperform a passive benchmark ... -
U.S. Mutual Fund Performance: Skill or Luck?
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis examines the performance of 1704 actively managed U.S. open-end, domestic equity mutual funds in the period of January 1995 to December 2017. Regression results for an equal-weighted portfolio suggest that ... -
UAVs in Humanitarian Logistics: Exploring the Impact on Supply Chain Resilience
(Master thesis, 2024)This study aims to comprehensively synthesise the capabilities and barriers to integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in humanitarian logistics (HL), with the overarching objective of analysing the impact of UAV ... -
An uncertain end: The impact of CEO dismissals on stock prices pre and post departure
(Master thesis, 2023)Chief Executive (CEO) Dismissals has received much attention in research literature due to its increasing occurrence. However, there has been little attention to how CEO dismissals affect stock market reactions, specifically ... -
Unconscious bias against introverts in the recruitment and selection process
(Master thesis, 2017)The current study is an attempt to expand upon the limited research area of unconscious bias against certain personality types that may emerge during the employment interview. We proposed that an extraverted personality ... -
Uncovering the Dynamics of Cornerstone investors in Scandinavian IPOs: Money Left on the Table? An empirical study of cornerstone commitments and its impact on subsequent underpricing of Scandinavian IPOs.
(Master thesis, 2023)This study examines the relationship between IPO underpricing and the involvement of cornerstone investors in the Scandinavian IPO market. Utilizing comprehensive regression models, our analysis reveals a strong and positive ... -
Uncovering the Puzzle of ESG Score Adjustments: An Analysis of Systemic Impacts and Momentum Dynamics
(Master thesis, 2023)In this research paper, we explore the presence of momentum in ESG scores with the possibilities of utilizing the potential momentum to generate alpha. Three drivers - company, industry, and country - are analyzed through ... -
Underestimated ABG in Sustainable Fashion: Recalling Brand Names Alters the Predictiue Power of Attitude on Purchase
(Master thesis, 2023)Whether attitude is a good predictor of purchase has been widely discussed in sustainable literature. With an aim to examine if the predictive power of attitude to behaviour is exaggerated in current sustainable fashion ... -
Underpricing and Long-Run Performance of FinTech IPOs
(Master thesis, 2019)This thesis investigates the short- and long-run performance of 70 US FinTech IPOs issued between 2008 and 2018. We find that, during this period, FinTech IPOs experienced an average underpricing of 23%, which is ... -
Underpricing and Long-Run Performance Patterns of Nordic Private Equity-Backed and Non-Private Equity-Backed IPOs
(Master thesis, 2018)This paper investigates the initial returns and long-run performance of initial public offerings (IPO) using a sample of 78 private equity-backed IPOs, 42 venture capital-backed IPOs and 199 non-sponsored IPOs in the ... -
Underpricing and Long-Run Performance Patterns of Nordic Private Equity-Backed and Non-Private Equity-Backed IPOs
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis examines the performance of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the Nordic region, specifically focusing on the influence of private equity (PE) backing. The analysis is based on a sample of 825 IPOs listed ... -
Underpricing and long-term performance of Private Equity backed IPOs
(Master thesis, 2022)This paper investigates underpricing and long-term performance of Private Equity backed (PE-backed) initial public offerings (IPOs) in the US. We investigate underpricing by using a sample of 443 PE-backed IPOs and ... -
Understanding Consumer Behaviour in Textile Disposal: A study of motivational factors
(Master thesis, 2024)The purpose of this master thesis was to investigate consumer textile disposal behaviours in Norway, aiming to understand the motivations and factors influencing these behaviours. The ultimate goal was to support the ... -
Understanding Consumer Responses to Diversity Portrayals: The Role of Authenticity in Instagram Advertising
(Master thesis, 2024)This master’s thesis examines how consumers perceive and respond to the portrayal of diversity and inclusion in digital advertising on Instagram. Driven by the increasing prevalence of digital advertising and the growing ... -
Understanding different attitudes towards advertising on Instagram and Facebook
(Master thesis, 2019)The concept of attitude towards advertising has been widely tested. However, the concept lacks work regarding social media. The present study, therefore, provides important new insight regarding a topic that is both ... -
Understanding Leaders Trust In A Digital Age
(Master thesis, 2024)This master's thesis examines how organizational leaders develop trust in artificial intelligence (AI) within decision-making processes, a crucial aspect given the increasing reliance on AI in modern organizations. The ... -
Understanding Norwegian service customers motivations and barriers of service robot adoption
(Master thesis, 2022)The innovation of artificial intelligent powered service robots has rapidly revolutionized the service sector by increasing competitiveness and maximizing efficiency. Therefore, an increasing number of service organizations ... -
Understanding the Regional Dynamics of Solar Energy Adoption: A Case Study of Norway's Electricity Market
(Master thesis, 2024)This thesis investigates the impact of bidding zones on solar photovoltaic (PV) uptake in Norway by replicating and adapting the Synthetic Control Method (SCM) used in a similar study conducted in Sweden. The SCM, developed ... -
Understanding Uncertainties
(Master thesis, 2018)This thesis investigates the relationship between macroeconomic uncertainty and stock market volatility. The study focuses particularly on how uncertainty about the macroeconomic factor expected future GDP growth influences ... -
Understanding Underlying Gratifications Behind TikTok Use: A Strategic Marketing Perspective
(Master thesis, 2023)With TikTok taking more place in firms’ marketing efforts, many businesses launch their debut on the platform. Regardless of knowledge and experience, firms post content and buy ads hopeful to reach their initial goals. ...