Browsing Master Thesis by Subject "performance management"
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The 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and stock market performance : An empirical analysis of the stock market reaction across different industries in Europe and the United States
(Master thesis, 2023)Aggregated market behavior: We used cumulative average abnormal returns (CAARs) to analyze the aggregated market behavior. There were negative average abnormal returns (AARs) in the days leading up to the announcement and ... -
A simulation analysis of the container handling process at Husøy port : the effect of a new container terminal
(Master thesis, 2015)In this thesis we have been using simulation as a method to analyse the structural changes at Karmsund Container Terminal. By measuring the different steps in the container handling process, we were able to evaluate how ... -
An accounting-based profitability analysis of deploying offshore wind at Sørlige Nordsjø II: A new North Sea adventure or a renewable energy fallacy?
(Master thesis, 2022)Offshore wind has received a great amount of attention the last decade, with industry initiatives underpinning development across nations. European offshore wind auction strike prices have decreased drastically, indicating ... -
Addressing femininity in green consumption : an experimental study on how degrees of feminine communication affect purchase intention for green products
(Master thesis, 2019)The purpose of this study is to investigate how different degrees of feminine communication can have an impact on purchase intention for green products and whether this can be mediated by perceived effectiveness. The ... -
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 analysis of intraday liquidity patterns in the dry bulk FFA market
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis investigates different liquidity measures in the dry bulk FFA market by analyzing intraday data of quarterly FFA contracts obtained from Braemar Atlantic Securities Limited. Through intraday data, we conduct ... -
Animal Welfare and Economics in the Dairy Industry: Is cow-calf contact the future of Norwegian milk production?
(Master thesis, 2022)In recent years, there has been an increased focus on animal welfare and sustainability in livestock production. In the case of dairy production, the practice of separating cow and calf at birth has been increasingly ... -
Arbitrage Trading Opportunities with Bidirectional Charging : Optimizing Charging Costs by Exploiting Electricity Price Fluctuations in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)The Norwegian government has established ambitious climate goals, with the electrification of society playing an essential role in achieving them. Specifically, the electrification of the transportation sector is deemed ... -
Are Dividend Arbitrage Strategies Present in Asia? An empirical study on cum-cum and cum-ex transactions in Asian markets
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis investigates whether dividend arbitrage strategies are present in Asian markets. The term refers to trading schemes where investors collude to exploit loopholes related to dividend withholding taxes. We focus ... -
Assessing the potential of hydrogen energy storage in a stand-alone electricity grid : applying mathematical programming to balance electricity production and consumption : a case study on the Faroe Islands
(Master thesis, 2020)The increasing adaption of renewable energy sources (RES), with intermittent and nondispatchable production output, requires an increased effort to continuously balance supply to meet demand in electricity grids. Failing ... -
Beyond budgeting in Jotun : a case study on substituting the budget with separate forecasting and targeting tools in a global, industrial corporation
(Master thesis, 2016-09-02)The following thesis is a qualitative study aimed at contributing to the Beyond Budgeting literature on unbundling the traditional budget by answering the question: “Why may global, industrial corporations attempting to ... -
Beyond the Diploma : A Detailed Exploration of the Gender Wage Gap : An Empirical Analysis of the Gender Wage Gap among Graduates with Completed First-Stage Tertiary Education
(Master thesis, 2023)A gender wage gap has been thoroughly documented, both in Norway and internationally. Prior studies have substantiated a significant wage discrepancy between genders among those holding an MBA, yet comprehensive research ... -
Biotech - the End of Big Pharma? Given the risks of investments in biotechnology and pharmaceutical stocks, have the returns exceeded what would be predicted by financial asset pricing models?
(Master thesis, 2022)The objective of this thesis is to investigate whether biotech and pharma stocks have exceeded the returns of what would be predicted by financial asset pricing models. More specifically, we examine whether the stocks ... -
Bitcoin – a currency or an asset?
(Master thesis, 2019)Cryptocurrencies is a part of the fast growing fintech market. Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency, but also the currency with the largest market share. Bitcoin was created in 2009, by Satoshi Nakamoto, and have in the ... -
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 ... -
Building Digital Foundations: A Course of Action Towards a Circular Construction Industry : An Exploratory Case Study
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis aims to explore the potential for digital platform ecosystems to support the development of the circular economy in the Norwegian construction industry. While there is a general understanding among scholars ... -
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 ... -
China : the next chapter in the Norwegian salmon adventure? : an exploratory study of Norwegian salmon exports to China
(Master thesis, 2017)The purpose of this thesis is to explore and understand Norwegian salmon exporters’ perception of the profitability and the approach to succeed in the Chinese market. We chose to explore this topic due to the special ... -
Combatting Climate Change with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) An exploratory study on the implementation of CCS in the Norwegian iron and steel sector.
(Master thesis, 2021)Today, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is considered by many as the most credible and costeffective method of combatting global warming and meeting the climate change targets. Despite this, CCS remains a novel technology ... -
A Comparative Study of Logistic Regression and Machine Learning to Identify Acquirer Success Factors
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper develops, presents and tests two research questions that contribute to current explanations of shareholder wealth creation in mergers and acquisitions transactions. We (l) identify pre-acquisition success ...