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How do different evaluation methods affect outcomes in procurement?
(Master thesis, 2020)This thesis uses simulation and regression analysis to investigate how different evaluation methods affect outcomes in procurement. In order to simulate the data, we have made our own algorithm in R Studio to answer our ... -
How to establish a well-functioning guidance system in a complex building structure : Modeling with multi-objective optimization
(Master thesis, 2023)Wayfinding is a fundamental aspect of our daily lives, encompassing the activities involved in navigating from one place to another. In the context of architectural spaces, effective wayfinding is essential for ensuring ... -
Hydro power : an econometric analysis of market power exertion in the nordic electricity market
(Master thesis, 2019)The thesis examines the major hydro producers’ exertion of market power in the Nordic wholesale electricity market, Nord Pool, in the period from 2014 through 2016. Building on the economic notion that only firms with ... -
The Impact of Bonuses in the Context of Non-Governmental Organizations A qualitative study on how motivation among fundraising team leaders in the Norwegian branches of NGOs is affected by bonus schemes
(Master thesis, 2022)The aim of this master’s thesis is to uncover how bonuses affect the motivation among fundraising team leaders in Norwegian branches of non-governmental organizations. To do so, we present four additional research questions ... -
The Impact of Credit Rating Changes: An Empirical Study of the Stock Market Reaction to Credit Rating Change Announcements in the European Insurance Market
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis investigates the effect of credit rating change announcements on stock returns. Most of the previous literature on the topic studies the effect in the US market, as well as including a broad-based sample with ... -
In Pursuit of Radical Innovation: A case study about innovation at the edge of large established firm’s core business
(Master thesis, 2022)The purpose of this master’s thesis is to examine how large established firms can radically innovate at the edge of their core business and how edge initiatives can develop over time. Since there is limited research on ... -
In the wake of the revised payment services directive : a study on how Norwegian banks are responding to PSD2, and how their competitive relationships and roles are affected in consequence
(Master thesis, 2019)The second payment’s services directive, referred to as PSD2, recently went into force. As of April 2019, Norwegian banks are required to open their dedicated interfaces, enabling third parties to provide payment ... -
Industrial Symbiosis in Norwegian Industrial Clusters : A Qualitative Study of Drivers and Barriers Faced by Norwegian Industrial Clusters when Initiating and Implementing Industrial Symbiosis Practices
(Master thesis, 2023)We are currently facing a global economy in need of becoming more circular and it is necessary for the industry to be a part of this transition. To accomplish this, the industry needs to engage in cross-industrial collaboration ... -
Inequality acceptance among children : an empirical analysis of the development of social preferences through childhood and adolescence in China and Norway
(Master thesis, 2019)Inequality is a pressing social issue and inequality considerations figure prominently in almost all spheres of society. The general perception of whether an inequality is fair or not, is often related to the source of ... -
Initial coin offerings considerations for an investor
(Master thesis, 2018)Cryptocurrency and blockchain has conjointly become trending buzzwords in the business world today. As the blockchain technology has become older and more researched, its areas of usage have broadened far beyond payment ... -
The interdependence of management control systems and conflict resolution between sustainability and profitability : a case study of Grieg Star
(Master thesis, 2020)With a foundation from the extensive literary debate on the profitability of sustainability, this study will look into how an organisation can achieve a triple bottom line. Companies are seeking advice on how to manage ... -
Inventors in tax havens
(Master thesis, 2020)The aim of this thesis is to examine to which extent inventors engage in tax havens, as well as the characteristics of the inventors engaged in tax haven compared to the average inventor. Inventors are behind the innovations ... -
Investment analysis : examining the theoretical- and practical relationship
(Master thesis, 2017)Previous studies on the topic of theory versus practice are usually conducted using surveys, with extensive questionnaires addressed to CEOs from different companies. This give rise to aggregated results, primarily ... -
Kostnad ved behandling av lakselus : et litteratursøk og en modelleringstilnærming
(Master thesis, 2021)Formålet med denne oppgaven er å kartlegge forventede kostnader tilknyttet avlusinger av lakselus på atlantisk laks i norsk lakseoppdrett, og slik styrke beslutningsgrunnlaget for valg av behandlingsmetode. Laksenæringen ... -
Machine learning in bankruptcy prediction : utilizing machine learning for improved bankruptcy predictions in the Norwegian market with an emphasis on financial, management and sector statements
(Master thesis, 2019)In this thesis, we create a new multi-year model for predicting bankruptcies in the Norwegian market. Our emphasis is on utilizing all parts of the financial statements and related information, rather than previously ... -
Machine learning in the aviation industry and the potential of using air traffic as a real-time indicator of GDP : a study of how useful machine learning is to predict Norwegian air traffic and investigating the causal relationship between air traffic and GDP
(Master thesis, 2020)Travel by air is an essential part of both the Norwegian society and its infrastructure, where Norway has one of the highest number of flights per capita in Europe. Nonetheless, the aviation industry is characterized by ... -
Making money selling “maybe” - the pricing of predictions : a literature review of pricing models of goods and services
(Master thesis, 2019)Advances in technology is a game changer for business. Today we can predict faster, cheaper and better than ever before (McKinsey, 2018), which enables humans to work smarter and faster. The technological development ... -
Management accounting tools in large norwegian entities : a quantitative study of how management accounting tools are used and their effect on profitability
(Master thesis, 2019)In the last years, there has been a growing interest in the topic of management account tools. Although, research today is mainly argumentative, or focus on specific industries. Thereby, there is a need to conduct a ... -
Managerial ability and tax avoidance evidence from Europe
(Master thesis, 2019)Prior studies model tax avoidance after firm characteristics without considering the effect of individual decision makers, or obtain contradictory results as to the effect of the ability of these individual decision makers ... -
Measuring what matters in a dynamic business world : an exploratory case study of company and stakeholder perceptions of materiality in the renewable energy sector
(Master thesis, 2020)An important step towards reaching the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and the associated Sustainable Development Goals, is to illuminate what impact companies and industries have on environmental, social and economic aspects. ...