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The application of the Internet of Things and Physical Internet in Norwegian aquaculture supply chains
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-13)The topic for this master thesis is Supply Chain Management within the Norwegian aquaculture industry. The thesis aims to examine how the industry can make use of aspects within the Internet of Things and Physical Internet ... -
The change in Norway's Cash-for-Care program and its effect on maternal labor supply
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-15)This paper investigates how a withdrawal of the Cash-for-Care program in Norway affected the mothers’ employment decision. In 2012, the Norwegian government removed 2-year-old children’s eligibility for the Cash-for-Care ... -
The Chinese growth miracle: What can make it continue, what can make it go over?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2013;, Master thesis, 2013)This thesis analyzes and explains China’s economic growth miracle during the last decades and predicts China’s likely long run outlook. In the first part the relevant theories are presented. And then China’s current economic ... -
The concept of customer/client perception and satisfaction in public service: The extent to which parents of children with functional disabilities are satisfied and percieve the services their children recieve from Sandnes municipality,and how this service provision reflect a seller- customer concept
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2014;;, Master thesis, 2014-05-09)In chapter one a brief description of leisure activities in the study , information about Sandnes municipality, significance of the study. In this same chapter justification as to Why parents are to be studied/interviewed ... -
The demand for education in Norway: An empirical analysis of education expenditures
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)The complex development of a country’s economic situation with various components affecting it in many different ways may lead to important changes as a result of a shift in one or more important factors. Allocation of ... -
The effect of task meaning and peer effects on labor supply and cheating
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06)This thesis intends to provide the experimental evidence of the role of task meaning and peer effects on labor supply and cheating in a laboratory setting. Despite quite substantial body of research conducted on the concept ... -
The effects of birth month on academic performance
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)In this master thesis we are examining how birth months affect the exam grades for chosen students at the University of Stavanger (UiS). There is a lot of previous literature on birth month effects, and the phenomenon on ... -
The effects of post-privatization government divestments on the financial and operating performance of state owned enterprises in Scandinavia.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-11)This study empirically investigates the effects of ongoing privatization on 12 large Scandinavian firms. Using an array of different performance indicators we look at how government ownership affects factors related to ... -
The effects of unemployment rates on employment of senior workers
(Master thesis, 2016-06)The unemployment rate that faces individuals in different industries can affect workers differently. In this paper we analyze how vulnerable the senior employees are to changes in the unemployment rate. By analyzing registry ... -
The effects of weather and storage shocks on natural gas price in the UK
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06)In this thesis we investigate the relationship between temperature deviations, storage level, and the price of natural gas in the United Kingdom. By applying these models we expect to obtain a better understanding of the ... -
The Impact of External, Environmental, and Neighbourhood Factors on Housing Prices in Stavanger - A hedonic price model study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06)A dwelling is made up of a bundle of attributes, all of which may affect its value. Hedonic pricing models are usually used in to estimate the value of these individual attributes. Few hedonic price studies however, have ... -
The Impact of feedback and incentive schemes on performance
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-10)In this thesis we analyze how different feedback (objective and subjective), incentive schemes (fixed pay and performance pay), and the interaction between them impact performance. To answer our research question we conduct ... -
The Impact of Oil Price Volatility on Statoil
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-13)PROBLEM STATEMENT How do oil price movements impact Statoil ASA? RESEARCH QUESTIONS Do oil price fluctuations have an explainable effect on Statoil’s capital expenditures and operating expenditures? Do oil price ... -
The impact of use and non-use values on willingness to pay for the Norwegian wolf population
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)Which motivations determine people´s attitude towards the Norwegian wolf population? The current management goal for the Norwegian wolf population is 3 annual breedings within a geographically specified zone. This paper ... -
The Prevalence of Energy-Related Rebound Effects in the Transportation Sector
(Master thesis, 2016-06)Due to society’s increased involvement for the environment, topics that concern energy use and greenhouse gas emissions have evolved substantially over the past few years. The rebound effect is a matter that measures if ... -
The unpleasant adventure of Telenor in Russia
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06)In this master thesis, we have investigated the concepts of trust, cultural difference, and business relationship between Norway and Russia. We analyzed their impact on the inter-organizational relationship in the example ... -
Tillit, gjensidighet og omdømme i økonomiske transaksjoner
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IØL/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)Hvert menneske har et eget syn og sett med preferanser i forhold til hvordan en ønsker å handle i økonomiske situasjoner. Når man snakker om økonomiske handlinger i slike situasjoner legges det gjerne til grunn at individene ... -
Topplederlønninger i norske AS og ASA bedrifter. Hvordan er nettverksstrukturen for toppledere som er styremedlem i norske ASA bedrifter, og har den sammenheng med deres lønninger?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2013;, Master thesis, 2013)Hovedformålet med denne oppgaven er å se på hvordan nettverkverksstrukturen blant toppledere i norske AS og ASA bedrifter ser ut. Videre er det ønskelig å se på hvordan topplederes nettverk i styrer kan påvirke deres egne ... -
Tourism yield and sustainability : an exploratory perspective for the fjord Norway region
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-IØL/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)“For the output of an economy to be sustainable it must generate sufficient income to meet all costs of production and make investment such that at least a constant stock of capital is maintained” (Becken & Simmons, 2008, ... -
Udekket renteparitet, en empirisk analyse
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-07-15)I denne avhandlingen er det analysert om UIP holder ved at rentedifferansen blir etterfulgt av en korrekt endring i valutakursen mellom NOK og USD, GBP, JPY, CHF og SEK i tidsperioden mai 1993 – mai 2008. Analysen av UIP ...