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Investigating the impact of Favoritism on Work engagement in the Hospitality Industry: An examination of the Psychological Capital as a Mediating Factor
(Master thesis, 2023)The main aim of this study is to examine the effects of favouritism in the hospitality industry on employee work engagement. The primary objective of this study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying ... -
Investigating the Leadership Competencies Challenges of New Leaders from the Perspective of General Managers in the Norwegian Hotel Industry
(Master thesis, 2022)The aim of this thesis was to gain an understanding of the leadership challenges and the essential skills needed for new leaders based on the leadership competencies in the Norwegian hotel industry. We specifically focused ... -
Investigating the Leadership Competencies Challenges of New Leaders from the Perspective of General Managers in the Norwegian Hotel Industry
(Master thesis, 2022)The aim of this thesis was to gain an understanding of the leadership challenges and the essential skills needed for new leaders based on the leadership competencies in the Norwegian hotel industry. We specifically focused ... -
Investigation about the barrier of international job seekers to get recruited in Norway: an analysis of language competency of international job applicant on getting hired, and impact of job seekers cultural background on the recruiters hiring decisions
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)This research paper investigated the barriers of the international skill workers in order to find a job and getting recruited by focusing on various industrial and engineering fields. This study is based on qualitative ... -
Investigation into broadband-based investments: What are the main drivers?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)The subject of broadband connectivity and broadband access is one of the most discussed and less researched areas within public bodies and researchers in the modern society. The current thesis provides an investigation ... -
Investigation of perioperative work processes in provision of antibiotic prophylaxis: a prospective descriptive qualitative study across surgical specialties in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-06)Abstract Objective: Surgical site infections are known postoperative complications, yet the most preventable of healthcare-associated infections. Correct provision of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is crucial. Use ... -
Investment and revenue cap under incentive regulation: The case study of the Norwegian electricity distributors
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11)Electricity distribution operators are regulated as monopolies around the world. Incentive regulation is further applied to relate their allowed revenues (revenue cap) to cost efficiency and investment. Incentive regulation ... -
Investment behaviour in the international oil and gas industry : essays in empirical petroleum economics
(PhD thesis UiS;51, Doctoral thesis, 2008)High growth and welfare aspirations will require massive energy investment in the years ahead of us, especially in the non-OECD area. With more than 60 per cent of primary energy supply, oil and natural gas play a dominant ... -
Investment in Wind Power Development - A Comparative Study Between Norway, Denmark, and Sweden
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)This study analyses and compares the historical foundation of how governmental policies and policy instruments have shaped the development of onshore wind power in the three Nordic countries Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. ... -
Investment requirement for extraction of the remaining oil & gas resources in the Norwegian Continental Shelf
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06)The oil and gas industry is a major contributor to Norway’s economy and the country as a whole. In the last 50 years, 6.6 billion standard cubic metres of oil equivalents have been extracted from the Norwegian continental ... -
"Investor og gründers ærlige venn" : en case studie av kommersialiseringsprosessen i 3 norske inkubatorer
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMKS/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)Denne masteroppgaven har blitt utført som del av en mastergrad i Endringsledelse ved Universitetet i Stavanger, og gir et innblikk i hvordan 3 norske inkubatorer forholder seg til utviklingsløpet til sine gründerbedrifter. ... -
Investorenes timingevne i norske aksjefond
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IØL/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)I denne oppgaven har vi undersøkt forholdet mellom avkastningen til alle kundene i norske aksjefond samlet, og avkastningen til norske aksjefond i perioden 1995 – 2009. Dette har vi gjort ved å beregne to månedlige ... -
iPROCESS innovation - Innovative and Flexible Food Processing Technology in Norway - 2020:00981 A
(SINTEF rapporter;2020:00981 A, Research report, 2020)To develop novel concepts and methods for flexible and sustainable food processing in Norway with the aim of coping with small volume series and high biological variation in existing raw materials, to enable increased raw ... -
Is empathy a personality trait affecting motivation and work quality of subordinates facing abusive leadership?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)This thesis will try to assert and explain the current management situation in restaurants in France. It will further guide restaurant leaders to understand the implication of a good human management to improve employees’ ... -
Is it love? A study of young people’s personal impressions and experiences of relationships in residential care in a Norwegian treatment collective.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The main objective of this study was to gain insight into young people’s experiences with positive emotional relationships with staff in residential care. Because positive relationships have been shown to be of great ... -
Is it love? A study of young people’s personal impressions and experiences of relationships in residential care in a Norwegian treatment collective.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)The main objective of this study was to gain insight into young people’s experiences with positive emotional relationships with staff in residential care. Because positive relationships have been shown to be of great ... -
Is it meaningful to distinguish between Facebook addiction and social networking sites addiction? Psychometric analysis of Facebook addiction and social networking sites addiction scales
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-01)Studies conducted on Social Networking Sites (SNSs) addiction have to a large extent focused on Facebook as a prototypical example of SNS. Nonetheless, the evolution of SNSs has spawn conceptual and methodological controversies ... -
Is the energy crisis accelerating the transition to renewable energies?
(Master thesis, 2023)The thesis aims to form a compelling argument for the significant impact of the energy crisis on the financing and implementation of renewable energy sources. By exploring various policies and reports, the thesis seeks to ... -
Is the full electrification of oil and gas offshore fields with renewable energy feasible in order to eliminate all gas turbines from Norwegian Continental Shelf?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-08-31)In 2014, 16% of Norway’s GDP came from oil and gas industry and 57% of export were oil and gas related products. (Hass, et al., 2017) At the same time, 27.6% of nationwide greenhouse gas emission in 2018 came from oil and ... -
Is There a Bubble in the Norwegian Housing Market?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05-12)Vi ønsket å studere relevante teorier og undersøkelser for å svare på vår problemstilling om det er en boligboble i markedet, samt ta for oss forhold som er med på å påvirke prisene. Ser man på historiske bobler i boligmarkedet ...