Master Thesis: Recent submissions
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Valutakursmodellering av råvarevaluater : den norske kronen og den canadiske dollaren
(Master thesis, 2017)Denne masterutredningen studerer forklaringsfaktorene bak råvarevalutaer, nærmere bestemt den norske kronen og den canadiske dollaren. Dette gjøres ved å konstruere økonometriske modeller for representative valutakursindekser ... -
The trade-off between Ex Ante Pareto and Ex Post Egalitarianism : a study of extended paternalism in distributive choices
(Master thesis, 2017)In this paper, we use an experimental approach to investigate the well-known tension between equality in society and individual freedom of choice. We have conducted a large-scale international experiment with nationally ... -
Sector performance in the private equity industry : an empirical study on private equity in the Nordics between 2004 and 2013
(Master thesis, 2017)This thesis examines performance of PE-backed companies on a sector-by-sector basis in the Nordics. In addition, this thesis provides a holistic overview of the performance of PE-backed companies across three dimensions: ... -
«Strategizing» i en smart og tilkoblet forretningsverden : en kvalitativ case-studie av hvordan strategi praktiseres innenfor «The Internet of Things»
(Master thesis, 2017)Tradisjonelle tilnærminger til strategi henger ikke alltid med på den teknologiske utviklingen. Vi har forsøkt å gi et bidrag til strategilitteraturen ved å ta for oss «The Internet of Things» (IoT); et uttrykk for at ... -
Tverretatlig samarbeid i praksis : en kvalitativ sammenlikning av samarbeidsrelasjonen ved arbeidslivskriminalitetssentrene i Trondheim og Kristiansand 2015 - 2017
(Master thesis, 2017)Emnet for denne studien er organisering og samarbeidsrelasjon mellom etatene i de tverretatlige samarbeidene mot arbeidslivskriminalitet i Trondheim og Kristiansand. Arbeidslivskriminalitet er et gjenstridig problem som ... -
Valuation of First Solar Inc. : a fundamental analysis of a solar company
(Master thesis, 2017)The thesis conducts analysis and valuation of First Solar Inc, a renowned U.S. based solar company. The study employs theory in valuation and practical insights in profession to gauge a fair value estimate for First Solar ... -
Will a factor-based Markowitz implementation beat the market?
(Master thesis, 2017)In this thesis, we look at whether a factor-based implementation of the Markowitz (1952) framework beats the market. Different sets of factors are used in the framework, to see whether this choice affects the results. ... -
Lerøy Seafood Group ASA : strategisk regnskapsanalyse og verdivurdering
(Master thesis, 2017)Formålet med denne oppgaven er å vurdere verdien av egenkapitalen i Lerøy Seafood Group ASA ved bruk av fundamental verdsettelsesteknikk. Gjennomføring av fundamentalanalysen resulterer i et verdiestimat på aksjen til ... -
Statoil ASA : strategisk regnskapsanalyse og verdivurdering
(Master thesis, 2017)Vi har i vår masterutredning foretatt en fundamental verdsettelse av petroleumselskapet Statoil ASA. Målet med oppgaven har vært å undersøke selskapets underliggende verdier og benytte disse til å finne et verdiestimat ... -
Attracting innovative applicants through employee testimonials : an experimental study using video and text testimonials
(Master thesis, 2017)This study tries to dig a little deeper in the employer branding activities of organizations and researches on the aspects which refers to the term coined by McKinsey and Company “War for Talent”. Organizations are trying ... -
Restrukturering av oljeserviceselskaper : fellestrekk i restruktureringer og faktorer som påvirker utfallet
(Master thesis, 2017)Denne utredningen har tatt for seg et utvalg av børsnoterte oljeserviceselskaper og deres restruktureringer som ble gjennomført i 2016. Problemstillingen var todelt: Først ble et utvalg av økonomiske og juridiske faktorer ... -
Siviløkonomer i ledergruppen til offentlige virksomheter : en eksplorativ studie om siviløkonomer i ledergruppen til offentlige virksomheter
(Master thesis, 2017)Denne masterutredningen har sett på andel siviløkonomer i ledergruppen til offentlige virksomheter sammenlignet med private bedrifter. Studien har et eksplorativt design og etter vår kjennskap er det ikke tidligere gjort ... -
Corporate restructurings and the effect of ownership concentration on bond recovery rates : an empirical study of recovery rates in the Norwegian high yield bond market
(Master thesis, 2017)This study examines the effect of ownership concentration on recovery rates for 112 defaulted high yield bonds issued by Norwegian firms. We find evidence suggesting that concentrated ownership in the hands of the firm’s ... -
The effects of tax reform on the capital structure of Listed firms in Norway : an empirical study
(Master thesis, 2017)The goal of this thesis is to determine how changes in the corporate tax rate affect the capital structures of Norwegian firms, and how such effects can be explained by established economic theories. We have applied ... -
Why women still can’t have it all : a causal analysis of the reduction in the paternity quota on mothers’ labor participation and career prospects
(Master thesis, 2017)The Norwegian paternity quota was reduced from 14 to 10 weeks in 2014. This resulted in an immediate fall in the average length of fathers’ parental leave. In this paper, we investigate what effect this has had on mothers’ ... -
Electronic Word-of-Mouth and consumers’ intention to purchase : a study of the effects of valence and argument quality of online reviews
(Master thesis, 2017)As technology has developed and phenomenon such as the participative web has emerged, the opportunities of communication and sharing has expanded simultaneously. The participative web represents a revolution where users ... -
Firm performance and business environment : how important and predicative are municipality rankings for firms´ performance in Norway?
(Master thesis, 2017)A number of empirical papers have concluded that there is a significant correlation between a firm’s business environment - encompassing factors such as education, labour, demographics and health – and its financial ... -
Politiske ferdigheter i organisasjoner : hvilke sammenhenger er det mellom en leders grad av politiske ferdigheter, relasjonen med de ansatte (LMX) og utnyttelse av potensial, tillit og motivasjon blant de ansatte?
(Master thesis, 2017)Formålet med denne masterutredningen er å få innsikt i hvilke sammenhenger det er mellom en leders grad av politiske ferdigheter, relasjonen med de ansatte (LMX) og utnyttelse av potensial, tillit og motivasjon blant de ... -
Charities and foundations in Norway : a legal and financial framework with focus on the Olav Thon Foundationa
(Master thesis, 2017)This paper seeks to examine the history and usage of charities and foundations in Norway. The number of large foundations has been on the rise, along with the interest in the charitable sector. In its purity a philanthropic ... -
Healthcare got smart : the effect of smart technology on business models in the Norwegian healthcare industry : a qualitative exploration
(Master thesis, 2017)The healthcare industry is faced with significant challenges such as urbanization, an aging and growing population and scarce labour resources. To comprehend with these challenges, companies are now providing smart ...