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The impact of digital transformation on the electric power industry : an explorative study of the largest Norwegian distribution system operators
(Master thesis, 2019)The Norwegian electric power industry is currently facing major changes in terms of how business is conducted. New technology, increased competition and regulatory changes are just some of the drivers for the ongoing digital ... -
The impact of extension category characteristics : on the attitdude towards brand extensions
(Master thesis, 2015)This thesis is aiming to find out whether extension category characteristics have impact on consumer attitude towards brand extension. In this study, the author focused on three specific extension category characteristics, ... -
The impact of foreign-born CEOs and female CEOs on LGBT-friendly HR policies and firm performance : evidence from Fortune 500 Corporations 2008-2017
(Master thesis, 2018)This study examines the relationship between whether a CEO is foreign-born or female and a series of organizational outcomes, including LGBT-friendly human resources policies and firm financial performance. For the ... -
The impact of governments on the performance of state-owned enterprises : evidence from Norway : an empirical study of the government effect on the performance differential between state- and privately owned enterprises
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis investigates how the performance differential between state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and privately owned enterprises (POEs) is affected by different governments. Theory suggests that through their ability to ... -
The impact of higher capital requirements on cost of capital for DNB Bank ASA : will increased capital requirements for Norway’s largest bank increase interest rates charged to consumers?
(Master thesis, 2013)The financial crisis of 2007-2008 affected the financial sector worldwide. After the crisis, regulatory bodies and governments implemented stricter capital requirements for banks and financial institutions in order to ... -
The impact of IAS 19 R on shareholder wealth and firms’ actuarial choices : evidence from the Oslo Stock Exchange
(Master thesis, 2018)The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the amendments to the IFRS accounting standard, IAS 19 (Employee Benefits), on firms listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. More specifically, the effect on defined-benefit ... -
The impact of leader personality on inclination to adapt the business model : decision-making in environments of perceived threat and perceived opportunity.
(Master thesis, 2018)This master thesis is an empirical research study designed to examine the possible moderating effect of personality traits on the relationship between risk domains and business model adaptation. Different theories of ... -
The impact of leverage on firm performance : an empirical study of non-financial listed companies in Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)We study the impact of leverage on firm performance in the post-financial crisis period using a sample of non-financial listed companies in Norway. Based on various capital structure literature we expect a positive effect ... -
The impact of natural gas exports from the U.S. to Europe
(Master thesis, 2012)This thesis analyses the quantitative impact of potential liquid natural gas exports from the U.S. to the European market. I establish a simple, analytically transparent and tractable framework for supply and demand. In ... -
The impact of reduced ownership control on the M&A currency decision : empirical study of the payment method choice in corporate acquisitions
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis seeks to expand the knowledge on key determinants for the payment method choice in corporate takeovers. Specifically, we examine the importance of ownership control for the financing choice. While most previous ... -
The impact of servitization on business model innovation : understanding the transition towards a service-based business model
(Master thesis, 2018)This master thesis is an empirical study on how servitization affects the degree of business model innovation. The analysis is based on 284 responses from Chief Executive Officers in a variety of Norwegian industries. ... -
The impact of state ownership on companies’ sustainability : an empirical analysis of the ESG scores of companies in the EU/EEA
(Master thesis, 2019)According to a recent survey by McKinsey (2010), over 50 per cent of executives consider sustainability to be very important to their company. Despite this, companies vary greatly in their focus on sustainability, and ... -
The impact of terms and conditions of trade on competitiveness : a case-based study of the Norwegian grocery market
(Master thesis, 2014)The terms and conditions of trade in the Norwegian grocery market are claimed to differ substantially between the market participants at retail level. Also, the cost of goods sold constitutes the most significant part ... -
The implementation of change for incumbent multinationals : a strategic analysis of Telenor Research performed through a dynamic capability lens.
(Master thesis, 2019)A common perception in the field of strategic management is that incumbent multinational companies (MNCs) usually fail to remain relevant in their industry and rarely introduce radical product innovation when they confront ... -
The importance of consistency in service interactions across multiple channels : an investigation of online and offline service channels
(Master thesis, 2013)This thesis investigates the importance of offering consistent services between service channels. In particular, one offline and more traditional channel, a call centre, is compared to one online and more modern channel, ... -
The influence of price colour on price perception: a master thesis on behavioural pricing
(Master thesis, 2017)It is well known in marketing that colour imposes an important influence on human behaviour. However, only little research has been dedicated to the influence of price colour on price judgement for non-discounted prices. ... -
The informational efficiency of the Norwegian corporate bond market : an empirical analysis of predictability in cross-market returns between stocks and corporate bonds in Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)This paper examines the relative informational efficiency of the Norwegian corporate bond market. To overcome problems with infrequent trading, we supplement transaction data for bonds and stocks with bond price estimates, ... -
The integration of renewable energy sources in the electricity mix in Europe and virtual power plants
(Master thesis, 2016)New energy trends are emerging in line with the goal of combatting climate change. The way electricity is produced is greatly affected by these changes, mainly as the sources of generation gradually shift from fossil ... -
The interplay of trustworthiness and perceived risk and their influence on consumer’s acceptance of self-service technology innovations: the case of Digipost by Posten Norge AS
(Master thesis, 2015)This paper looks at factors influencing consumer’s attitude formation in the light of adopting a new self-service technology (SST). Previous research has shed light on the importance of trustworthiness and risk, however, ...