Browsing Student papers by Subject "organizational"
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A cross-sectional study on the interplay between motivational climate and employee mindset in a work context : Why the Focus on Effort might be Beneficial for v
(Master thesis, 2016)Many organizations have a large focus on talent as being the cause for organizational success. The current study aims to show that the focus on learning, effort and development may be a greater cause for success. Drawing ... -
Applicant Faking in Personality Measurements ; The faking-resistance of ipsative and normative measurements in a selection process
(Master thesis, 2016)Personality measurements are popular in selection processes; meaning applicant faking has arisen as a potential problem. There are two classifications for personality measurements: ipsative and normative. The latter ... -
Bouncing back: The road to role mastery is paved with agency
(Master thesis, 2018)Given the context of a Norwegian professional service firm, this case study design aimed to study the lived experience of organizational actors following a deliberate organizational change. The aim of the thesis was to ... -
Can project managers signature strengths enhance project team resilience, and if so, how?
(Master thesis, 2016)Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to explore the relationship between signature strengths and the development and strengthening of resilience in teams within a project setting. More specifically, this thesis ... -
Code of ethics and moral awareness ; A study about the relationship between code of ethics and moral awareness and the moderating impact of locus of control
(Master thesis, 2016)The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of code of ethics on moral sensitivity of individuals and evaluate whether individual differences such as locus of control have any effect on this relationship. ... -
Communicating for success: A quantitative analysis of the mediating effect of enacted complexity on the relationship between communication and team performance
(Master thesis, 2018)Building on recent theoretical and methodological developments in organizational studies focusing on organizational routines (Hærem, Pentland and Miller, 2015; Hansson, 2018), this thesis aim to explore how three aspects ... -
Comprehending envy and its impact on employees and the organization
(Master thesis, 2016)Considerable theoretical and empirical work has identified the impact of envy on the organization and its employees. The mechanisms underlying this emotion, however, are not well understood. To enhance the understanding ... -
Conceptual and empirical differences in how choice architecture can influence choice and decision making
(Master thesis, 2016)Research shows that people may not always make decisions rationally but may rely on intuitive judgement and associative memories (Morewedge & Kahneman, 2010, p. 435). From this perspective, biases and heuristics can emerge, ... -
Does Cohesion Predict Knowledge Sharing in Cross-Functional Work Groups? A Multilevel Approach
(Master thesis, 2018)The aim of this study was to investigate whether task and/or social cohesion can predict knowledge sharing in cross-functional work groups. Norwegian employees working in cross-functional work groups (N = 425) completed ... -
Heart, Mind and Action: Investigating Resistance to Change
(Master thesis, 2016)Organizations are continually confronted with the need to implement changes in order to compete, prosper and survive. Therefore, understanding what makes a change implementation successful or not is crucial. This ... -
How do Norwegian versus German health authorities use rhetoric and build upon public trust in their communication during the Covid-19 crisis?
(Master thesis, 2023)This case study investigates two television programs, 'Markus Lanz' (ZDF) in Germany and 'Debatten' (NRK) in Norway, focusing on the rhetorical strategies employed by health authorities during the critical period of November ... -
Investigating attitudinal and behavioral employee responses towards digitalization through the lens of Theory of Planned Behavior: A qualitative approach
(Master thesis, 2018)In response to the digital transformation now taking place in many organizations, this thesis aims to shed light on the need for research to direct more focus toward the employee experience related to digital change in ... -
Seniority and Hierarchy in Thai Work Environment ; An Additional Factor Influencing Transfer of Training of Management Trainees in a Leading International Hotel Chain in Thailand
(Master thesis, 2016)With attention to the amount of money and other resources that company invests in training and developing its people, only minimal attention is, however, given to ensure that learned skills, knowledge and attitudes are ... -
Sharing is Caring: Reciprocal Behaviors and Professional Networking
(Master thesis, 2016)The purpose of this study is to contribute to the existing literature regarding the interactions between individuals in a professional context, as a factor for their success. First, this study sheds light on the newly ... -
The mundanity of excellence : A case study of performance development in a Norwegian top level football club
(Master thesis, 2016)This case study constitutes a comprehensive and profound documentation of performance development in Odds Ballklubb’s sporting unit (Odd). The members are focusing on improving the nature and quality of the processes ... -
The Role of Incidental Emotion in Cognitive Processing : an integrative approach
(Master thesis, 2016)With a between-subjects experimental design, the present study examined effects of incidental emotions on cognitive processing in a subsequent decision-making task. Rather than taking a purely valence-based approach, ... -
The soldiers new clothes: How transfer of training may facilitate or impede organizational change in the Norwegian Armed Forces
(Master thesis, 2018)This dissertation seeks to develop the field of research on leadership development, and the reasons why long-term training transfer in some cases are problematic or even, in worst cases, non-existent. Based on the theory ... -
Those who stay: Job Insecurity, Respectful Engagement and Openness to Change following a Downsizing : The moderating effect of Respectful Engagement on the relationship between Job Insecurity and Openness to Change
(Master thesis, 2016)This study aims to examine the relationship between job insecurity, openness to change and respectful engagement among layoff survivors. We propose that job insecurity, measured by threat to job features and powerlessness, ... -
What are the characteristics of repatriation knowledge sharing practices? : Exploring the barriers and opportunities for sharing knowledge
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis explores the characteristics of repatriation knowledge sharing, focusing on identifying the barriers and opportunities for sharing knowledge in a repatriation context. The findings presented is based on ... -
Who resorts to sarcasm at work : A study on power, gender and personality
(Master thesis, 2017)The current study investigates if power enhances the inclination to use sarcastic irony in a hypothetical work setting. In addition to gender, trait dominance is included as a potential moderator. Results suggest that ...