Browsing Studentoppgaver (SV-NHS) by Subject "VDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200::Økonomi: 210::Bedriftsøkonomi: 213"
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-A study that examines Safety Culture, Risk Management and Safety Management in Hospitality Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-07-15)This thesis research focus on hospitality industry. The aim of this research study is to examine safety culture, safety management and risk management. Apparently, all these variables have connection with each other which ... -
Authenticity perceptions of nature based-attractions, such as Preikestolen, Norway, by people with different backgrounds
(Master thesis, 2017-06-15)This explorative case study is about Preikestolen, one of the most iconic attraction in Norway. Recently, it has an increasing number in visitation and provides relatively easy hiking, due its’ route developments, engaging ... -
Challenges for New Leaders in the Norwegian Hospitality Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-14)The 21st century has positioned itself with an immense technological revolution, and this will see a leading change in the competitive landscapes and markets paradigm. The base of this revolution is mainly characterized ... -
Climate for Innovation - The Case of TINE Innovasjon og Marked
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018)The purpose of this study was to explore the concept of climate for innovation in a mature organization: TINE Innovasjon og Marked (TINE I&M). The study is funded by Virkemidler for Regional Innovasjon (VRI), and is written ... -
Desirable Competencies for Middle Managers in the Hospitality Industry
(Master thesis, 2018-06-15)The purpose of this thesis was to gain an updated understanding of the needs of the hospitality industry, and the desirable competencies for middle managers. Most previous studies have stated the importance of continuant ... -
Destination marketing within tourism industry in Norway
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)The study has an overall focus on the destination marketing within the tourism industry. The main question is: What factors influence destination marketing within the Norwegian tourism sector and how those relate to each ... -
The Effect of Technology in the Workplace on Perceived Stress, Work- Family Conflict and Job Satisfaction
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-08-31)Technology has become the new way of living, where we can do anything from our phones. The phenomenon of technology has had a great impact on global development, in all aspects. Through the years businesses have, and still ... -
The Effect of Technology in the Workplace on Perceived Stress, Work-family Conflict and Job Satisfaction
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-08-31)Technology has become the new way of living, where we can do anything from our phones. The phenomenon of technology has had a great impact on global development, in all aspects. Through the years businesses have, and still ... -
Employee Turnover in the Restaurants and Accommodations Sector: A Systematic Literature Review
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-14)ABSTRACT There is an extensive literature that tackles turnover issues within the hospitality sector. It has been argued and claimed in several studies that the hospitality industry faces the highest labor turnover ... -
Empowerment in hospitality industry in Stavanger: Employers’ implementation techniques
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2017, Master thesis, 2016-06-16)Following thesis using descriptive research and qualitative method checks what are empowerment techniques of chosen four managers from service organizations in hospitality industry in Stavanger (Norway). Four in depth ... -
Exhibitor Benefits at Urban Food Festivals in Lagos, Nigeria; A Case study of the Eat Drink Festival 2017
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)A study of food festivals and how they have become an important part of the tourism landscape of several countries, using the case study method to highlight urban food festivals in Lagos, Nigeria and an analysis of Exhibitors’ ... -
Factors influencing hotel employees’ organizational commitment
(Master thesis, 2016-06)The aim of this cross-sectional research was to examine work-related factors’ impact on the level of hotel employees’ affective organizational commitment in hotels in Scandinavia. Another aim was to test a possible mediating ... -
"Happy Belly in Paradise": A case study of "Authentic" meal experiences at cooking classes in Bali
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)More people are in search of authentic culinary experiences to get a glimpse of someone else’s kitchen techniques, as well as their lifestyle. One of the emerging trends is cooking classes at a tourist destination. Cooking ... -
How do major ski resorts in the Alps position themselves through their websites
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)The aim of this text is to study how major Ski-resorts in the Alps positioning themselves through their websites. The observations are done in accordance with the three factors content, usability and design, suggested by ... -
Intentions to choose eco-friendly travel options: The role of social and personal norms
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)It is important to change current travel patterns in order to move towards a more sustainable future of tourism. To that aim, this study replicates and extends a study by Doran and Larsen, which examined the relative ... -
Investigating slow tourism: A case study of selected areas in the range of Rhodope mountains in Bulgaria
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Slow tourism is a new movement that is competing in the tourism industry. Slow tourism differs from slow travel because it embraces all aspects of tourism, including accommodation, activities, transportation, and food. The ... -
Menu Mediums: Understanding the Influence of Physical Characteristics of a Restaurant Menu to Customers
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)A restaurant menu is a key tool in determining the success of the restaurant’s sales. Several studies such as menu item position, menu item description, menu item label and menu graphics have shown results that the menu ... -
Perception of Food Authenticity: An exploratory investigation into the influential aspects occurring in the perception of food authenticity
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Abstract Described as “the key to the development of the modern world” by MacCannell (1976) in his research about tourism behaviour, authenticity has gained importance in managerial strategies for compagnies. However, a ... -
Perceptions, values and attitudes on whales and whale watching by workers on whale watching and hunting ships
(Master thesis, 2016-07-13)Abstract The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the views and attitudes of the stakeholder groups whale hunters and whale watching tourism workers, as little research has previously been done in this ... -
Prediction of the Entrepreneurial Intentions and Examination of the Role of Entrepreneurial Education Among Tourism and Business Students at the University of Stavanger.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-14)The current study has been conducted with two main purposes. The first purpose of this study was to understand the entrepreneurial intentions among the students of tourism and business study program at the University ...