Master's theses (SV-NHS)
Masteroppgaver i International Hospitality Management / Service management
Recent Submissions
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Generational Differences Among Employees
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)This thesis is a result of personal interest related to the changes in the workforce related to age and demands in Norway. As we are born in different generations, but are at the same stage at life, the threshold to the ... -
Whales and whale meat dining opportunities in destination image perception.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-11)The current study aimed to have an overlook of people’s online expressions of their attitudes and perceptions towards whaling in Norway and of their views on whale meat as a traditional culinary experience, and whether ... -
Russian speaking female immigrants’ experiences with integration processes and inclusion/exclusion within social and work life in Norway
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-11)This research paper was aimed to reveal Russian speaking female immigrants’ experiences related to integration and inclusion/exclusion in social and work life moments. For the purpose of gaining knowledge about unique ... -
Experiences of work and social inclusion/exclusion among the male immigrants from the Middle East
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)The main purpose of this study is to discover experiences of inclusion/exclusion among the immigrants from the Middle East. The study focuses on inclusion/exclusion of the immigrants in work and social life in Stavanger, ... -
Identification and comparison of food management in public sector nursing homes in Norway
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-07-08)The Norwegian government has in recent years increased their focus on challenges regarding elderly care in municipalities nationwide, this is due to the increase and the expected further increase in the population aged 60 ... -
Meal execution at nursing homes A case study: Fazer Foodservices.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)This thesis focuses on meal execution in the context of two nursing homes in Sola municipal connected to Fazer Foodservices. The main objective is to provide some insight into the meal situation in the nursing homes in ... -
How can destructive leadership affect young workers in the tourism industry?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)Leadership is essential in every organization, but what happen when the leader is working against the organization or the subordinates? The aim of this thesis was to investigate how young workers in the tourism and hospitality ... -
How does electronic word-of-mouth affect the hotel industry?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)There exists research on electronic word-of-mouth and the different perspectives around it. This includes motives for engaging in electronic word-of-mouth, how to manage it, opportunities and challenges with it. However, ... -
How will Thai immigrants assimilate to the food and dining options in Norwegian nursing homes in the future?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Malnutrition is a common problem among elderly residents in nursing homes. It affects the quality of life as well as the functionality of the patients, thereby affecting both the patients and the institutions with large ... -
Managers’ Perceptions of Age Diversity Within the Hospitality Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)This study outlines managers’ perception of age diversity within the hospitality industry. Ten personal semi-structured interviews have been conducted with managers in hotels in the region of Stavanger, and a latent content ... -
Perceptions of Complementary Wellness Activities amongst Consumers, Non-Consumers and Suppliers
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)The thesis focuses on yoga, meditation and mindfulness, characterized as ‘complementary wellness activities,’ within the framework of wellness businesses in Norway. The penetration of complementary wellness activities in ... -
Dark Tourism: An ethical dilemma
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)The study conceptualizes the ideas of dark tourism and dark tourist sites in relation to the ethical dilemmas with the supplier’s perspective. The study argues the definitional characteristics of dark tourism suggesting ... -
Visitor Experience at Archaeological Museum: The Importance of Different On-Site Factors
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)The global phenomenon of tourism and heritage tourism is one of the most researched subjects in tourism studies and there are plenty of researches focusing on visitor experience and visitor satisfaction at the tourist ... -
Leaders perceptions of diversity management: To what extent may a diverse workforce be beneficial or challenging within an organization?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Diversity management is the subject matter of this thesis. The purpose of this study is to gain knowledge and explore leader’s perception of diversity management within the oil and gas industry and its consequences to the ... -
Determining factors of tourist expenditures among visitors to Fjord Norway
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)This study aims to investigate a set of under-researched determinants of tourist expenditures among visitors to Fjord Norway. Specifically, it analyses four variables’ relationship with tourist expenditure: tourist ... -
Sustainability and marketing value: A comparison of traditional and sustainable marketing scenarios in tourism
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Climate change is a key issue that the earth is facing. With the increasing demands for a more sustainable development in the tourism industry, many companies and co-operations are facing the choice of whether to adapt to ... -
The Transnationalization and Commodification of Care Labor: A Comparative Study on Contemporary Issues in Au Pair Tourism in Norway and Australia with a Strong Focus on Employment Legislation
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Au Pair tourism is an increasingly popular activity in many places around the world. Au Pair tourism has its roots in Switzerland in the mid-19th century and has ever since developed from a formerly upper-class cultural ... -
AIRBNB: A competition for traditional hotels in Copenhage, Denmark
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)Тhе Ѕhаrіng есonomу hаѕ oреned doorѕ to mаnу buѕіnеѕѕ concepts withіn thе hoѕріtаlіtу industry but аt thе ѕаmе tіmе distressed long-ѕtаndіng іnduѕtrіеѕ. Аіrbnb іѕ one of the companies that form of thе ѕhаrіng есonomу which ... -
HOTEL BUSINESS MODELS IN THE AGE OF AIRBNB
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-07-16)In today’s sharing economy era and digital age, Airbnb’s growing popularity has drawn worldwide media attention and challenged the business model of tradition lodging firms. As the number of Airbnb users grow, questions ... -
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 ...
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