Browsing Master's theses in Business by Title
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Identifying international oil companies (IOCs) responsibilities to improve competitiveness of indigenous companies in Nigeria.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-16)Indigenous companies' participation in the Nigerian oil and gas industry has persistently been low despite their importance in generating income, employment, building local capacity and reducing poverty. This study aimed ... -
Identifying the perceptual role of cultural distance in Norwegian-Brazilian Business relationship conflict
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-02)Business to business relationships across cultures is growing in importance due to improved transportation, communication technologies and globalisation thus making it easier for businesses to trade across national boundaries. ... -
Implementing real-time monitoring of CO2 emission for vehicles, the case of Stavanger
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)The rapid urbanization has placed significant pressure on infrastructure and natural resources, leading to numerous consequences related to environmental, energy and climate issues. As such, the majority of countries have ... -
In bots we (dis)trust?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019)As algorithms have evolved to become alternatives to human decision-makers in several domains, trust in algorithms becomes a crucial research topic. Indeed, research have shown that higher levels of trust lead to more ... -
Increasing Income Inequality in Norway as a Consequence of a government Change?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)This paper aims to investigate whether the income inequality has increased as a result of the change of government, from a left-wing to a right-wing government in 2013. This will be investigated by examining changes in the ... -
Increasing Urban Density in the Northern Jæren Region
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-13)The purpose of this thesis is to explore the possible opportunities the Northern Jæren region has for future developments with regards to residential housings, and the location of industries. The compact city concept has ... -
Individual-Level Predictors of Store Managers’ Innovative Work Behaviour in the Textile Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)This master thesis contributes to the research field of Innovative Work Behaviour (IWB) by investigating variables that possibly are vital for achieving innovative results. Our research problem was: What is the Relationship ... -
Information System Backsourcing – A review of the literature
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Information systems backsourcing describes the transfer of previously outsourced activities, assets, or personnel back to the company. By doing this they achieve control and ownership of the previously outsourced activity. ... -
Innovation drivers at the firm level. An empirical study of the Norwegian seafood industry.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-07-14)Innovation has consistently been identified as a key factor for the success of economic growth and firm performances. It is highly relevant to study and understand what drives innovation and how potential factors ... -
Innovation in Norwegian Law Firms
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-08-02)This thesis investigates innovation activities in Norwegian corporate law firms. The research is focused on law firms as knowledge intensive business services. Innovation in law firms is at a crossroads. Many law firms ... -
Innovation in the Norwegian waste industry: “What do the waste indystry find important in order to increase the degree of robotics?”
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Executive summary This thesis addresses what the Norwegian waste industry find important in order to increase the degree of robotics, by looking into the companies’ value chain. Therefore, we find it interesting to ... -
Innovation Management in a New and Digital Context
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Students by the University of Stavanger have written this master’s thesis. Our specialization is in Business Administration with Business Innovation as our main field of research. The need for digital innovations and ... -
Investment analysis under uncertainty: a case study of investment in fish farming technology
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)The Norwegian Aquaculture industry is facing great environmental problems, where the Norwegian Government have limited the production potential in the industry until these challenges can be resolved. New technology and ... -
Investment Catering in the Oil and Gas Industry
(Master thesis, 2018-07-15)This thesis study investment decisions in the oil and gas industry, assuming market inefficiency and the potential presence of less-than rational investors that may influence the stock price. That is, testing the theory ... -
Is your mind set for programming?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)The rapid pace of technological innovation has created a demand for higher technological knowledge. However, it seems like a lot of people are hesitant to acquire these highly needed skills. Research has shown that people's ... -
Kan overmot, prokrastinerig og nåtidsskjevhet forklare studenters overbruk av usikret gjeld?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-17)Overbruk av usikret gjeld har vært et tema som den siste tiden har vekket stor oppsikt blant det norske folk. Unges overbruk av usikret gjeld er et tema som engasjerer flere, hvor også foreldre uttrykker sin bekymring ... -
Kjønnsforskjeller i risikotaking: er overmot en forklaring?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Individer opptrer ulikt stilt overfor beslutninger som inneholder en viss risiko. En teori utviklet av Neumann og Morgenstern (1947), kalt forventet nytteteori, baserer seg på mennesker som er rasjonelle, og tar rasjonelle ... -
Konkurranse og samarbeid på norsk kontinentalsokkel. Samarbeid mellom konkurrenter
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-05-26)Oljebransjen er en av Norges viktigste næringer, og siden vi oppdaget våre naturresurser i har vi i nærmere 50 år kunnet skape velstand som også har bidratt til teknologiske fremskritt som er i verdenstoppen. Dette har ... -
Konkurransedyktighet for dype geotermiske energibrønner - En casestudie basert på pilotprosjektet ved Oslo Lufthavn - Gardermoen
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)Denne utredningen har som formål å analysere konkurransekraften for bruk av dype geotermiske energibrønner til oppvarmingsformål i Norge. Dette blir vurdert ved bruk av modellen kjent som Energikostnad over levetid (LCOE). ... -
Konsekvenser av foreslåtte endringer i aksjeloven § 3-8
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)Aksjeloven § 3-8 regulerer avtaler inngått mellom et selskap og dets nærstående. Formålet med bestemmelsen er todelt. Bestemmelsen skal unngå omgåelse av redegjørelse ved tingsinnskudd. I tillegg skal den skape åpenhet og ...