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. ... -
Identifying the role of cultural distinctions in Norwegian and Indian business relationships
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-15)One major challenge when doing business internationally is the business relationship and cultural differences. A good business relationship is crucial to succeed in the international market. The cultural distinctions between ... -
Impact of temperature on clean energy stock returns
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-06)This study examines the effect temperature has on stock returns, and whether clean energy stocks respond differently to temperature than the general stock market. The paper focuses on three different indices; a clean energy ... -
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 ... -
Jobbtrivsel i RCN - Hvilke kritiske suksessfaktorer for jobbtrivsel identifiserer vi i henholdsvis en kvantitativ arbeidsmiljøundersøkelse, og hvilke suksessfaktorer blir pekt på i en kvalitativ undersøkelse?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-05-29)Formålet med denne studien er primært å avdekke hvilke kritiske suksessfaktorer som bidrar til jobbtrivsel i Reitan Convenience Norway AS, heretter omtalt om RCN. Sekundært søker studien å avdekke og konkretisere mulige ... -
The journey towards a sustainability strategy for University of Stavanger
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07)The world is changing constantly. The most negatively impacting are the climate changes happening to our beautiful planet due to human consumption. Through Norway's commitment to the UN, Agenda 2030, it has become increasingly ... -
Kan nåtidsskjevhet, overkonfidens og begrenset selvkontroll forklare hvorfor folk har urealistiske forventninger til pensjon?
(Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-06-15)Pensjonssystemet ble betydelig endret i 2011, og det å spare til pensjon på egenhånd ble viktigere enn noen gang. Det har i etterkant vist seg at nordmenn har svært lite kunnskap om temaet, og flere undersøkelser tyder på ...