Browsing Master's theses (SV-NHS) by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Don't get frustrated now! An experimental study on momentary mood change, online search behavior, and travel intention
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)This causal study investigates the role of momentary mood in intention – behavior gap in tourism context. Theory of Reasoned Action, Theory of Planned Behavior and Theory of Trying provide the theoretical framework. One ... -
Effective hotel leadership: the MLQ and its effects on LMX, extra effort, effectiveness, satisfaction, commitment, motivation and turnover intentions
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)This study focused on staff perceptions of effective hotel leadership. Data were collected by questionnaires from 306 hotel employees from a Norwegian hotel chain (purposive sample). The staff evaluated their closest ... -
Effects of client symbiosis to the competitiveness of the commercial business hotel
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2008, Master thesis, 2008)There are many researches on the satisfaction of the clients and the competitiveness of the enterprise in present days, but this dissertation focuses on the aspect of the client symbiosis, an factor to influence the ... -
Elevenes oppfatning av en dyktig lærer i videregående skole
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05)I denne eksplorerende studien er elever i videregående skoles oppfatning av den dyktige lærer blitt undersøkt, analysert og tolket. Det er også diskutert hvordan elevenes oppfatning kan gi et bidrag til å forstå rollen ... -
Emotion regulation methods of Finnish IT leaders
(Master thesis, 2015-06)The purpose of this study is to examine what emotion regulation (ER) techniques Finnish IT industry leaders use when faced with stressful and demanding leadership responsibilities and requirements at work. This study has ... -
Employee perceptions of brand identity and organizational strategy : an exploratory study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2010;, Master thesis, 2010)To stay competitive in a demanding and dynamic business environment, organizations must rely on capabilities and commitment of their human resources. Organizations realize strategic success through employee contributions ... -
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 ... -
En empirisk studie av ansattes samarbeidsinnstilling hos to norske konsern.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-05)Studien hadde som formål å se om det var sammenheng mellom kvaliteten i det profesjonelle forholdet mellom leder – ansatt og samarbeidsinnstilling. I tillegg til dette skulle studien se om samarbeidsinnstilling hadde ... -
Evolving user interface design in public areas as a consequence of demographic changes
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)Airports are rapidly getting more complex. They are in general undergoing rapid development with new sections added and new technology and information systems put into operation. The security is also becoming more rigours ... -
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’ ... -
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, ... -
An exploratory study for Hurtigrutemuseet
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2011;, Master thesis, 2011-07)The global tourism industry has seen a rapid development for the last ten years, both eco-tourism and educational tourism has been, and still is, big parts in this. Museums has played the key role as the core of cultural ... -
Exploring the rationale of the process behind corporate sponsorships
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2012;, Master thesis, 2012)The purpose of this thesis was to examine and identify the process behind the delegation of corporate sponsorships in a Norwegian context. Corporate sponsorships are presently the third largest corporate communication ... -
Extreme sport participation as serious leisure : athletes' overall satisfaction with the event extreme sports week
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2012;, Master thesis, 2012-06)This study is concentrating on the extreme sport athletes who have participated in the spectacular event Extreme Sport Week (Mykletun, 2009; Ekstremsportveko, 2012) in Voss, Norway 2011. In particular, it addresses the ... -
Face-to-face meeting or video conference? Factors influencing organisational choice of communication media
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-NHS/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-16)Nowadays the advance in technology allows most business meetings to be held virtually. However, the importance of personal contact still matters and regarded as the most effective way of doing business. Based on qualitative ...