Browsing Thesis by Subject "strategy and management"
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A comparison of two frameworks for business model ideation
(Master thesis, 2018)Creativity is widely acknowledged as a necessary ingredient of innovation. Given the importance of innovation in Business Models, managers should take action to stimulate the employees’ creativity. Managers can facilitate ... -
A study of moral motivation in paternalistic behavior : a study of how two variations of information asymmetry affect the willingness to make paternalistic decisions
(Master thesis, 2017)The purpose of this thesis is to study moral motivation in hard paternalistic interferences, and further contribute to the understanding of the nature behind paternalistic behavior. Based on the evidence that people are ... -
Addressing gender differences in green consumption : does communication of effectiveness make a difference?
(Master thesis, 2018)Purpose: Existing literature has established that, to consumers, there are several drivers and barriers behind the adoption of environmentally friendly products. We explore gender differences in perceived environmental ... -
Adopt or Abort? Mapping students’ and professors’ attitudes towards the use of generative AI in higher education
(Master thesis, 2023)This exploratory and descriptive study investigates the attitudes of students and professors at Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) towards the implementation of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in higher education. ... -
An inquiry into robotic process automation implementation in institutions for higher education : a case study of RPA implementation at the section for admissions at the Norwegian School of Economics
(Master thesis, 2018)The background for our research is the digitalization strategy for the higher education sector 2017-2021, issued by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. This addresses the need for a standardization of processes ... -
Artificial Intelligence and Firm Performance in Norway : "Which Norwegian firms are adopting Artificial Intelligence, and how does the adoption of AI affect firm performance?"
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis investigates firms’ adoption of artificial intelligence technology and its effects on firm performance. Due to the rapid technological advances of artificial intelligence, this field of research is still ... -
Authentic Leadership as a success factor for Organizational Change
(Master thesis, 2023)In changing business environments, the ability of organizations to adapt to their own need for renewal can make a real difference. This need for organizations to change their strategy periodically, to adapt to exogenous ... -
Board of Director’s influence on Innovation in Established Firms : An Exploratory Study
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis aims to explore how boards of directors in established firms facilitate innovation through exerting specific activities. We explore this phenomenon by conducting interviews with key informants who serve as board ... -
Breaking the barriers : operational measures for the decarbonization of shipping : a study on barriers to operational energy efficiency measures
(Master thesis, 2020)Energy efficiency is a key strategy to address the issue of climate change. Operational measures that increase energy efficiency are widely used in shipping, but there is evidence of a gap between the actual implementation ... -
Breaking Waves : New Energy’s Open Innovation Strategy for Shaping the Maritime Industry : An Exploratory Case Study
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis explores how an established firm can leverage an organizational setup for open innovation, in order to become more sustainable. The phenomenon is investigated through an exploratory case study, examining New ... -
Business Model Categories for the Base of the Pyramid and Challenges in the South African Market
(Master thesis, 2016-09-02)The purpose of this thesis is to map various categories of business models to reach the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) customer segment, and to highlight some of the main perceived challenges in the South African market, with ... -
Business model ecosystems and their implications for sustainability
(Master thesis, 2019)Stand-alone strategies do not work anymore, instead business models have to fit into their business ecosystem to co-create and co-capture value. This thesis deals with the modern concept of business model ecosystems and ... -
Business model innovation in the Norwegian indie music industry
(Master thesis, 2017)In the nine years that have passed since Spotify launched its service in the fall of 2008, the industry for recorded music has experienced a streaming revolution where the industry’s model for consumption and monetization ... -
Business models and business model innovation: theoretical development of a conceptual, general business model framework illustrated with a case on Norwegian marine technology company Sea-Hawk Navigation AS
(Master thesis, 2015)The fields of business models and business model innovation are relatively new as research topics, and largely unexplored in academia. Still, the study of business models has perhaps never been more important than it is ... -
Business models and nonprofits : a study on business model proficiency and performance in Norwegian nonprofits
(Master thesis, 2019)Due to a change in policy, the nonprofit sector in Norway is set to expand significantly in the years to come. While this is happening, the struggle for resources among nonprofits is intensifying. As a result, nonprofits ... -
Change of Roles and Structures in Ecosystems : An Exploratory Case Study
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis investigates the research question: “Why and how do roles and structures in an ecosystem change as it matures?” The methodological approach chosen to answer this research question is an explorative single case ... -
Circular economy in Norway : a qualitative study of how collaboration across firms, industries and sectors act as an enabler of a circular economy in Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-09-02)Volatile resource prices, supply disruptions, economic losses and environmental strain has lead researchers and businesses to seek for an alternative to the linear production model. Circular economy has risen as a ... -
Co-Creation and Green Trust : Exploring the effects of co-creation on green trust and its implications for sustainable business model development
(Master thesis, 2021)Environmental sustainability is gaining rising attention, and for good reason. Consumers have realized the growing need for change and are now increasing their expectations towards companies’ sustainability efforts. As a ... -
Co-creation in the media industry
(Master thesis, 2016)In this master thesis, we develop a theoretical model for the examination of the effect of cocreation on the products perception in the media industry. The media industry is changing fast and companies have to constantly ... -
Collaborating as a growing hybrid team : An exploratory case study of an expanding R&D team navigating a hybrid work setting
(Master thesis, 2023)Hybrid work settings and hybrid teams are increasingly common and already a reality in many modern professional environments. The adoption of constant, professional hybrid teams has outpaced the knowledge on such teams ...