UiS Business school: Recent submissions
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On Scope Sensitivity and its Determinants in Environmental Valuation
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis investigates the determinants of sensitivity to the scope of damages caused by oil spills on an individual level. We examine the results of two contingent valuation (CV) surveys conducted in 2020 on Norwegians’ ... -
Analyzing the determinants of sensitivity to scope in WTP to new wind turbines on land
(Master thesis, 2021)Although the topic of sensitivity to scope has grown considerably over the past 40 years, it is still a widespread debate about its validity towards stated preference methods (SP). This paper undertakes a quantitative ... -
Omnikanal markedsførings påvirkning på kundetilfredshet og kundelojalitet i B2B.
(Master thesis, 2021)Sammendrag I løpet av denne masteroppgaven har vi forsket på hvordan omni kanal markedsføring påvirker kundetilfredshet og kundelojalitet i en B2B. Bedriften vi valgte å basere oppgaven på er Kverneland Group. Siden det ... -
Are closed production technologies the solution to the sustainable challenges?
(Master thesis, 2021)Norwegian aquaculture is in a state of sustainable challenges that much be solved regarding traditional open net-pen production infrastructure. The Norwegian aquaculture industry currently finds itself in a state of ... -
Hvilke faktorer kan forklare mislighold? En studie av kunder i Kraft Bank.
(Master thesis, 2021)Mislighold av gjeld er et stadig økende problem i Norge. Gjeldsveksten i norske husholdninger, spesielt usikret gjeld, har vært enorm i flere år. Tiltak og regulering fra myndighetene har dempet gjeldsveksten de seneste ... -
Ex ante versus ex post wind power attitudes and preferences
(Master thesis, 2021)Production of wind power installations have increased in the recent years, leading several people to be exposed to wind turbines. The aim of this thesis is to trace possible change in peoples’ attitudes and preferences ... -
Ex ante versus ex post wind power attitudes and preferences
(Master thesis, 2021)Production of wind power installations have increased in the recent years, leading several people to be exposed to wind turbines. The aim of this thesis is to trace possible change in peoples’ attitudes and preferences ... -
Innovation in Banking: An exploratory case study of SR-Bank with a focus on internal versus external innovation development.
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of this thesis is to answer the question What is most beneficial for SR-Bank; to invest in external innovation and start-ups, or to focus on internal innovation development? Or is it a combination of both?. ... -
Innovation in Banking: An exploratory case study of SR-Bank with a focus on internal versus external innovation development.
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of this thesis is to answer the question What is most beneficial for SR-Bank; to invest in external innovation and start-ups, or to focus on internal innovation devel- opment? Or is it a combination of both?. ... -
THE ROLE OF STUDENT EXCHANGES IN THE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS MODEL. A CASE OF MEXICO.
(Master thesis, 2021)While the literature and research of business models is voluminous, the application of this in tertiary education is not very wide. There are vast similarities between a traditional business unit and a higher education ... -
Grunnlegger-kontrollerte selskap, geografisk diversifisering og finansiell ytelse. En empirisk studie av svenske børsnoterte selskap.
(Master thesis, 2021)This study investigates the relationship between founding-family governance, international activities and corporate performance in the Swedish institutional setting. Previous research has mainly studied founder-controlled ... -
WHAT IS THE WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR GREEN ELECTRICITY IN NORWAY? A PERSPECTIVE ON GUARANTEES OF ORIGIN (GO).
(Master thesis, 2021)Norway is one of the only countries in the world producing its electricity from almost only renewable resources. The Renewable Energy Directive 2001/77/EC (2001) introduced a system of Guarantees of Origin (GOs) as an ... -
What is the willingness to pay for green electricity in Norway? A perspective on Guarantees of Origin.
(Master thesis, 2021)Norway is one of the only countries in the world producing its electricity from almost only renewable resources. The Renewable Energy Directive 2001/77/EC (2001) introduced a system of Guarantees of Origin (GOs) as an ... -
New empirical evidence for popularity in company ESG data
(Master thesis, 2021)ESG awareness among both professional and retail investors has seen an increase in the last two decades. A large part of the literature finds that investing in companies with a high ESG score comes at a cost. We study to ... -
How can the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Stavanger promote more female entrepreneurs?
(Master thesis, 2021)In light of the identified gender gap when it comes to entrepreneurship in Norway, this thesis aims to investigate the role of universities in promoting more female entrepreneurs. The increased focus on entrepreneurship ... -
How can the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Stavanger promote more female entrepreneurs?
(Master thesis, 2021)In light of the identified gender gap when it comes to entrepreneurship in Norway, this thesis aims to investigate the role of universities in promoting more female entrepreneurs. The increased focus on entrepreneurship ... -
Consumer attention and stock returns.
(Master thesis, 2021)We investigate whether consumers attention measured by Google searches for company’s names and brands can predict stock returns, volatility and trading volume for smartphone and sporting goods manufacturers. Existing ... -
Sustainability Considerations: Optimizing Vår Energi’s Inventory Strategy.
(Master thesis, 2021)Vår Energi, a newly merged oil and gas company, is struggling to align their processes and create a unified inventory strategy. Not only do they need to consider the internal differences but also an industry-wide focus on ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Firms’ Corporate Social Responsibility in Norway
(Master thesis, 2021)Abstract Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been known throughout history, but has not until recently been given a more important role in the companies' day-to-day operations. Measuring companies' degree of corporate ... -
Towards Purpose-Driven Collective Leadership
(Master thesis, 2021)This dissertation aimed to explore leadership through viewing it as a purpose-driven collective process. Traditionally, leadership has been viewed as an influence process where leaders directed followers, which has prevented ...