Browsing Thesis by Subject "international business"
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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 models for newspapers in a digital world
(Master thesis, 2012)The Western newspaper industry is going through a severe crisis caused by three factors: the rise of the Internet as a digital distribution channel and sinking circulation numbers; the rise of social media; the economic ... -
Business models of sharing economy companies : exploring features responsible for sharing economy companies’ internationalization
(Master thesis, 2016-09-02)This paper is dedicated to the sharing economy business models and their features responsible for internationalization. The study proposes derived definitions for the concepts of “sharing economy” and “business model” ... -
Can a proactive approach to environmental challenges prove a competitive advantage in the maritime industry? : the case of the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Group and the car carrier industry
(Master thesis, 2009)Services offered by the world’s ship owners and maritime transportation companies have made free trade possible, and along with the developments in movements of goods across world markets there has been a significant ... -
Carbon emissions markets
(Master thesis, 2008)The purpose of this thesis is to explain the carbon emissions markets; what they are, how they work and what determines the carbon price. With a focal point on the EU ETS, the thesis deals with these problems with thorough ... -
CEO Wealth and the Provision of Incentives : an empirical investigation of the determinants of CEO incentives at companies listed on the Oslo stock exchange 1998-2008
(Master thesis, 2010)Agency theory predicts that optimal levels of executive incentives are influenced by a trade-off between achieving CEO-shareholder goal alignment, and paying the CEO a risk premium. Executives with higher wealth levels and ... -
Change in the game : business model innovation in the video game industry across time
(Master thesis, 2017)Technological innovation has changed business models across multiple industries – retail (Amazon), taxi (Uber), hotel (Airbnb). Through exploratory research, using secondary data, this thesis describes changes that have ... -
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 ... -
Chinese and Norwegian SOEs’ Quest for Oil in Angola : the influence of origins
(Master thesis, 2012)The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility is currently being both researched extensively as well as receiving increasing attention in the global business environment. Due to the exceptional economic growth in China, ... -
Company valuation in emerging market : the case of Bulgarian telecommuncations company
(Master thesis, 2006)Telecommunication companies often catch investors’ attention as a promising growth investment. How should the value of such a company be estimated, given the deficiencies of emerging market economy? This is the ... -
Comparative analysis of lifestyle orientations and travel motivations of Japanese and Anglo-American inbound package tourists in Norway
(Master thesis, 2012)The purpose of this thesis is to compare lifestyle orientations and travel motivations between different nationality groups of inbound package tourists in Norway. Specifically, the present study delineates differences ... -
Comparison of the impact of formal and informal institutional influences with professional identity on performance outcomes in mission statement organizations : case study of a mission-driven company, Laerdal
(Master thesis, 2017)Multinational enterprises have for decades tried to understand the variables that would maximise their organisational efficiency. When the question is addressed to a mission-driven company such as Laerdal, the key issue ... -
Compulsory licensing in the TRIPS agreement : a study of long-run effects on innovation and foreign direct investments
(Master thesis, 2013)The aim of this thesis is to provide an insight into the potential effects that follow the use of compulsory licensing in developing countries. Compulsory licensing is implemented in World Trade Organization’s agreement ... -
Consumer adoption of NFC mobile wallets : antecedents of usage
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Contextual study of VC and PE investments: the case of Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-03-29)This thesis provides is contextual study of private investing activity in Norway. It addresses both theoretical aspects as well as practical implications of the VC and PE influence on the economics of the investee firm. ... -
Convolant ltd. : a case study into a footloose born global classic entrepreneurial company
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A critical analysis of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform and consumer protection act
(Master thesis, 2010)This paper focuses on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act which was passed into law in the United States on July 21, 2010 in response to the recent financial crisis. It particularly focuses on the ... -
Cross-cultural advertising : cultural values that affect advertising likeability
(Master thesis, 2012)This paper attempts to investigate the cultural values that have influences on consumers’ advertising likeability. Three groups of nationalities were assessed, including: Singaporean Chinese, Chinese from China, and ... -
CSR in the time of coronavirus : a qualitative study on the perception of coronavirus cause marketing relief responses from the perspective of consumers
(Master thesis, 2021)For years, companies have been acting to provide relief when disasters strike in order to build a competitive advantage, as this is something consumers are demanding more and more. It is no longer seen as acceptable for ... -
Cuba’s history and its future transition : the impact on its economy and stakeholders
(Master thesis, 2008)The purpose of this paper is to analyze Cuba from both a historical and current perspective, and based on these analyses, breakdown the key stakeholders and their respective positions towards change. Due to the complicated ...