UiS Business school: Recent submissions
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Macroeconomic Determinants of Green Bond Spreads Applying the conventional bonds’ analysis approach
(Master thesis, 2022)This research focuses on macroeconomic determinants of green bond yield spreads, using the Fixed effects panel regression model. We investigate 21 bonds issued by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) ... -
Macroeconomic Determinants of Green Bond Spreads: Applying conventional bonds' analysis approach
(Master thesis, 2022)This research focuses on macroeconomic determinants of green bond yield spreads, using Fixed effects panel regression model. We investigate 21 bonds issued by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) ... -
Digitalization and Sustainability in the Norwegian Construction Industry
(Master thesis, 2022)In recent years, the Norwegian construction industry has shifted to a technological approach regarding processes and business models but is trailing behind on digitalization and sustainability. Therefore, this dissertation ... -
Digitalization and Sustainability in the Norwegian Construction Industry
(Master thesis, 2022)In recent years, the Norwegian construction industry has shifted to a technological approach regarding processes and business models but is trailing behind on digitalization and sustainability. Therefore, this dissertation ... -
Et sic operatur? : Exploring outcomes of organizational change in comtemporary hospitals
(PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2017)Background and aims: Emergent trends in society and the expectations of authorities influence activities in public hospitals. The thesis has an overarching aim to contribute to knowledge on how changes in task management ... -
Innovasjonsatferd i krisetider. Innsikter fra norsk næringsliv.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Koronakrisen har medført store endringer for bedrifter over hele verden. Noen bedrifter har brukt innovasjon aktivt for å håndtere krisen. Nye utfordringer ble møtt med nye løsninger, mens andre i mindre grad responderte ... -
Blockchain Technology: The Role of Integrated Reverse Supply Chain Networks in Sustainability
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-06)This research explores the role of Blockchain Technology (BCT) integrated with Reverse Supply Chain Networks (RSCN) and evaluates the relationship between BCT and sustainability performance in multi-industries. A qualitative ... -
The outcomes of cross-industry innovation for small and medium sized enterprises
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05)There is a lack of research on how cross-industry innovation (CII) affects growth processes in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and whether it is worthwhile for SMEs to attempt CII. The current study addresses ... -
Trust as a catalyst for regional growth in a decentralized Europe: The interplay between informal and formal institutions in driving economic growth
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03)Empirical studies examining the interplay between informal and formal institutions on economic growth are scarce. As a result, we do not know how differences in trust affect the economic returns of the quality of regional ... -
The balancing act: How do moral norms and anticipated pride drive food waste/reduction behaviour?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Food waste is a serious problem that impacts the environment and sustainability by increasing greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. Food waste also represents a social challenge because it raises serious concerns about ... -
The dark side of phubbing in the workplace: Investigating the role of intrinsic motivation and the use of enterprise social media (ESM) in a cross-cultural setting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04)Despite the increasing phenomena of supervisor phubbing (a counterproductive workplace behaviour of managers), very few studies have explored its outcomes in organisations. This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating ... -
The Spatial Patterns of Student Mobility Before, During and After the Bologna Process in Germany
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-02)The paper contributes to the literature investigating students’ spatial mobility. By focusing on German higher education students with a novel dataset providing data from 1999 to 2015, we evaluate the impact of the change ... -
Human Capital Production in Childhood: Essays on the Economics of Education
(PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2022-05)The skills demanded in the labor market have changed (see, e.g., Acemoglu & Autor 2011).1 Just as technological innovations have increased demand for workers capable of performing non-routine and complex tasks, demand for ... -
Covid-19 Disaster relief projects management: an exploratory study of critical success factors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04)The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented socio-economic devastation. With widespread displacement of population/ migrants, considerable destruction of property, increase in mortality, morbidity, and poverty, infectious ... -
Property management enabled by artificial intelligence post Covid-19: an exploratory review and future propositions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05)The Covid-19 pandemic outbreak across the globe has disrupted human life and industry. The pandemic has affected every sector, with the real estate sector facing particular challenges. During the pandemic, property management ... -
Paradox of Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Value Chains: Perspectives of Not-for-Profit Actors
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05)The study explores strategic partnerships themes for Sustainable Agricultural Value chains (SAVC) dimensions. Acknowledging the role of stakeholders, business and Not-for-Profit actors, and their engagement in such ... -
Gender, Risk, and Leadership
(PhD thesis UiS;, Doctoral thesis, 2022-04)Daily human interactions are likely to bear the weight of society’s gendered expectations. Gender stereotypes (i.e., descriptive beliefs) manifested through such gendered expectations, garnered throughout history across ... -
What motivates academics for external engagement? Exploring the effects of motivational drivers and organizational fairness
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04)Academics have different motivations for external engagement, including to acquire external resources for research (research advancement motivation), to contribute to society (prosocial motivation), or to acquire monetary ... -
“It gives me peace of mind”. A new perspective on the identification of quality cues on salmon fillet products in Japan and the USA
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-05)The way in which perceived quality affects consumer food choice is complex due to variations in intrinsic and extrinsic product attributes that interface with personal factors and the socio-cultural context. Taking the ... -
Overt Obstacles and Covert Causes: An Exploratory Study of Poor Performance in Megaprojects
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Megaprojects are plagued with failures and inefficiencies, often due to an inability to handle the obstacles that occur throughout the process. The present research deepens and extends our understanding of the obstacles ...