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The car of tomorrow : an assessment of alternative fuel vehicle technology and the use of policy instruments to facilitate the implementation
(Master thesis, 2009)This master’s thesis assesses different alternative fuels and fuel vehicles in a European context in short and medium term. We apply a contextualised GREET model to determine the energy usage, emissions and technological ... -
The causal impact og proximity on firms : evidence from large infrastucture projects in Norway
(Master thesis, 2014)The objective of this thesis is to uncover the main motivations for, and hindrances against, student volunteer work, and to understand what it is that gives satisfaction from participation for the students. In order to ... -
The challenges encountered by the managers of exploratory units in structurally ambidextrous organizations : a comparative case study
(Master thesis, 2018)In this comparative case study, we explore the challenges encountered by the managers of exploratory units in three structurally ambidextrous companies, and how these challenges are handled. We review existing literature ... -
The chemical tanker market : does free competition cause for optimal use of vessels and the lowest possible environmental footprint?
(Master thesis, 2013)In this thesis, I have assessed the impact free competition has on the productivity, costs and environmental footprint of the chemical tanker freight market. My impression is, after an extensive dialogue with participants ... -
The cluttered battlefield of financial restructurings : an inquiry into the resolution of financial distress between 2013 and 2017 for firms raising funds in norwegian capital markets
(Master thesis, 2017)Following the 2014 oil price plunge, a large number of offshore firms have suffered from financial distress. Significantly lower revenues, combined with high debt levels has impaired oil-related industries’ debt-servicing ... -
The coffee bar experience : a strategic analysis of the coffee bar market in Oslo
(Master thesis, 2014)This thesis is written as a part of the Master of Science degree at the Norwegian School of Economics within the main profile of Strategy and Management. As a “coffee enthusiast” and former contestant in the Norwegian ... -
The complexity of readability : the effect of industry complexity on annual report readability
(Master thesis, 2019)We challenge the empirical relationship between annual report readability and subsequent stock return volatility, used to validate readability measures’ ability to reflect the effective communication of valuation-relevant ... -
The consequences of involvement in foreign bribery cases : an empirical study of the profitability of firms sanctioned for FCPA violations
(Master thesis, 2018)Since the turn of the century, U.S. authorities have sanctioned more than a hundred firms for foreign bribery. The fines and other monetary penalties resulting from these cases have exceeded ten billion U.S. dollars in ... -
The cost of sea lice and its implications for the future of the Norwegian aquaculture industry : a study on sea lice and recommendations for the government to reach its 2050 goal
(Master thesis, 2018)The Norwegian government has stated its goal to reach a production level of five million tons of farmed salmon by 2050. Today, the country produces approximately 1.2 million tons. Sea lice have become one of the biggest ... -
The country of origin effect in modern-day marketing communication : an empirical case study of Josef Manner & Comp AG and Almdudler A. & S. Klein GmbH & Co KG
(Master thesis, 2012)The following thesis seeks to explore the application and underlying motivation of companies to integrate the country of origin information as an essential part of their marketing communication efforts. Based on research ... -
The credit rating puzzle : a study on the relationship between equity returns and corporate credit ratings in the US stock market
(Master thesis, 2014)This study search to investigate the relationship between credit risk, measured by S&P longterm domestic issuer credit rating, and stock returns. Analyzing 3,172 companies over the period January 1985 to December 2013 ... -
The cyclicality in Norwegian farmed atlantic salmon market : the approach of cobweb model
(Master thesis, 2013)In this article, I estimate the cobweb model for Norwegian farmed Atlantic salmon market that allows me to verify the cyclicality of the market, and the simulations that based on the estimation indicates the evaluation of ... -
The debate about a green certificate market in Norway : arguments, issues and concerns
(Master thesis, 2011)Norway and Sweden have agreed on a joint green certificate market applicable from January 1st 2012. This has caused debate. Scientists, politicians, environmentalists and others have expressed their concerns and issues ... -
The deployment of knowledge sharing mechanisms in service MNCs : the impact of industry and culture
(Master thesis, 2013)The purpose of this thesis is to study the mechanisms used by service MNCs to promote knowledge sharing (KS). More specifically, this thesis studies the impact of industry and culture on social capital (SC) and the role ... -
The determinants and impact of business corruption : evidence from establishments in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
(Master thesis, 2016)As corruption gains public attention, there is an increased acknowledgement of its impact on business. Circumstances around a corrupt may act differ, but thesis seeks to understand some common factors. Corruption might ... -
The Determinants of creditworthiness : an empirical study of the relationship between credit ratings and financial ratios in the E&P industry
(Master thesis, 2014)This thesis investigates the usefulness of financial ratios in explaining the variation observed in Standard and Poor’s credit ratings within the E&P industry. Culminating from a cross-sectional study of 82 E&P companies ... -
The determinants of recovery rates in the Nordic high yield bond market : an empirical study of the price development and market-based recovery of defaulted high yield bonds
(Master thesis, 2016)In this thesis, we analyse market-based recovery rates on 78 defaulted high yield bonds in the Nordic market, during the time-period from May 2014 to September 2016. First, we estimate market-based recovery rates, defined ... -
The differences in the impact of management practices on firm performance between SMEs and large enterprises : a study of three countries - France, Germany and the United Kingdom
(Master thesis, 2018)Over the last few years, softer firm values like management have gained importance in academia, research and practice. It has been shown, contrary to what was previously believed, that the quality of management practices ... -
The diffusion and evolution of Balanced Scorecard in Sparebanken Vest : a case study of Balanced Scorecard as a virus
(Master thesis, 2018)In 2011, K.A. Røvik published the virus theory for analysing management ideas. This study seeks to answer the overarching question of ‘How can the virus theory contribute to understanding the diffusion and evolution of ... -
The dilemma of centrality : eliminate or promote opportunistic behavior : from a network perspective
(Master thesis, 2016)This master thesis is a research proposal focusing on the extent to which a firm’s position, within a network structure, impacts opportunistic behavior. Much of the recent literature on inter-firm relationships pays great ...