Blar i Faculty of Social Sciences på dokumenttype "Master thesis"
Viser treff 1-20 av 2010
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“100 percent fun”: A case study of benefits from cold water surfing in Jæren, Norway
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-07-14)Norway is steadily progressing towards being a popular cold-water surf destination. The long Norwegian coastline is attracting an increasing number of surfers who surf year round in extreme weather conditions. The aim of ... -
26 uker - en kvalitativ studie om faktorer som har hindret tidlig oppdagelse av psykose, og betydningen av TIPS informasjonskampanjer for hjelpesøking
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IH/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-06)Aim: To get knowledge about factors which prevent or delay patients with a long duration of psychosis from accessing psychiatric health care services at an earlier stage of their illness and their personal views on the ... -
299 and a corpse
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A 'green-on-green' paradox - Discursive struggles of what role windpower ought to have in the Norwegian electricity system
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IMS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)In 2010, Norway had a goal to attain 3 TWh of windpower that was not reached. Recent years, the Norwegian windpower generation has increased dramatically, with yet projects to be built. Whereas almost 4 TWh was produced ... -
A case study of a sustainable transport on Posten/Bring terminal as a part of Digerneset business park.
(Master thesis, 2021)The transition to decarbonized and sustainable transport in Norway is connected to electrification. In this context, renewable sources of energy can provide the clean energy needed for this process. This thesis explores ... -
A case study of the bonfires of Saint John celebration
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-06-17)It was Jose Maria Py who officially constituted the Bonfires of Saint John celebration many years back in 1928. Jose Maria Py made the initial efforts to organize a citywide party, thinking about the positive implications ... -
A Case Study On Changing Hydropower Norms and Hydropower in New Zealand: The Kaimai Hydropower Scheme
(Master thesis, 2023)The Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme is an invaluable piece of New Zealand’s renewable energy infrastructure and key part of their plan to be carbon neutral by 2050. This is in spite of the reckless way it was built in ... -
A comparative analysis of Waldorf and public sustainability approaches in Norwegian kindergartens
(Master thesis, 2021)Sustainability, kindergarten, Waldorf and public approaches -
A comparision of employees’ perceived job situation among team members in virtual versus face-to-face teams
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05-17)The globalization and increased competition, in combination with pressure to quickly adapt and find good solutions in complex situations, has forced companies to change organizational structures. To organize in team, is ... -
A content analysis of Norwegian cookbooks from 1920 to 2012
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-07-17)Cookbooks not only are instructional manuals for culinary arts but also representatives of the food culture of the society that has produced them. Apart from their gastronomic value, they reflect food habits, record ... -
A Critical Assessment of Outsourcing in the Oil & Gas Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05-20)Outsourcing is a well-debated phenomenon and it seems there is a quite common opinion for a company to be successful; it has to follow the trend of outsourcing. Outsourcing is something most industries practice, and certainly ... -
A Critical History of Geothermal Energy Systems
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A difference in differences analysis on how a change in employment affects motivation amongst temporary employees
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)This master thesis investigates how temporary employees’ motivation changes when a company starts to hire more permanent employees. It is imperative to know how changes in the work situation affects the motivation of the ... -
A Discussion of Basel III Capital Regulations within Norwegian Banking Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-07)This study aims to investigate the developments in the Norwegian banking industry in the aftermath of stricter capital requirements and discuss the trends in funding costs, profitability and cost of intermediation within ... -
A Guide to a supplier development program for developing countries in Africa, with oil and gas resources
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-11)In this thesis, we will create a guide to a supplier development program (SDP) for developing countries in Africa with oil and gas resources, and look at various participants’ incentives and contributions. Many African ... -
A look at Norway's Energy Future: Can jobs be retained during the green transition?
(Master thesis, 2021)Norway along with the rest of the world is moving towards more low-carbon and renewable energy technologies. A large part of Norway's economy and job market relies on the oil and gas industry. This thesis investigates where ... -
A qualitative study exploring how social norms and empowerment influence female leaders related to represent organizations externally
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)Qualitative methods; seven in depth interviews among leaders in an chosen organization and two focus groups were chosen for this research to get as profoundly insight as possible when it comes to their perceptions of female ...