• A study of the e-grocery market in the region of Stavanger 

      Olsen, Nina Sofie (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)
      The recent years there have been an increased interest in ordering groceries online because people prefer easier alternatives. For the companies, the only activities that are added for operating an online store compared ...
    • An intervention to change and develop leaders’ Implicit Person Theory 

      Biktjoern, Danielle Eich; Isaevskaya, Alina (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)
      This master thesis starts by presenting implicit person theories and discussing the differences between entity and incremental theories. Further, it demonstrates how IPT influences leaders’ performance. ...
    • A critical exploration of the role of formal leaders in contributing to and sustaining desired organizational cultures 

      Svalestad Johansen, Nina (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07)
      The purpose of this Master’s thesis has been to explore the role of formal leaders in contributing to and sustaining desired organizational culture. A desired culture is a culture with shared beliefs and values established ...
    • Dialogue and effectiveness 

      Berg, Siri Malczewski (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-05-25)
      Due to the development and demands of globalisation and the need to quickly adapt to changes, companies have been forced to change their organisational structures. Organisation in teams is seen as a powerful tool for high ...
    • Educational Quality in Business Schools 

      Svendsen, Julie Øyen; Ravndal, Ingrid Elisabeth (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)
      In recent times, educational quality in higher education has once again been brought up and discussed, and several areas for improvement have been recognized. Also, the question of whether differences between educational ...
    • Effektiv lederadferd i implementeringen av endringsprosjekter – en casestudie i SpareBank 1 SR-Bank 

      Thise Jacobsen, Gaute (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-05)
      Banknæringen står ovenfor store endringer. Endret kundeadferd og tilgjengelig teknologi gir muligheter til mer effektiv drift og nye former for distribusjon. Regulatoriske endringer gjør at konkurrentbildet endres og at ...
    • Effektiv styring av innovasjonsprosjekter 

      Golf, Stina Hetland (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-05-23)
      Formålet med dette studiet er å belyse innovasjonsprosessen i et høyteknologisk miljø, først og fremst med tanke på hvordan man kan oppnå effektiv styring, gitt den usikkerhet og kompleksitet som eksisterer. Et viktig ...
    • Employees' Consciousness Around Meaningful Work 

      Talat Mohammad, Momin (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)
      This study aims to investigate employees’ consciousness around meaningful work via a quantitative research methodology, to try and find out if employees are conscious about the work having a meaning and if certain employee ...
    • En undersøkelse av årsaker til variasjoner i norske kommuners skatteinngang som leder til sløsing ved budsjettering 

      Tørring, Geir (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)
      Denne masteroppgaven utforsker to sentrale fenomener som har vært mye diskutert i næringslivet og det offentlige de siste årene. Det ene er Lean, og hvordan en med metodiske tilnærminger kan redusere sløsing i organisasjoner. ...
    • Endring på øverste nivå: Fra uklare måltall og elefanter i rommet, til kjønnsbalanse i toppledelsen og et sterkt styre med kultur for endring. 

      Lillås, Nina (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-05)
      Denne oppgaven forsøker å bidra med ny kunnskap om styrets ansvar i endringsarbeidet for bedret kjønnsbalansen på toppen samt hvilken type styrer som har lykkes med dette arbeidet. På bakgrunn av den vedvarende mannsdominansen ...
    • Exploring the role of cultural differences in Norwegian-Brazilian business relationships 

      Souraki, Shima (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)
      In order to be successful in an international market, it is important to build and maintain a good business relationship. One of the key challenges of international business relationships is the cultural differences that ...
    • Forhandlingar i innovative offentlege anskaffingar 

      Husby, Eirik-Sondre (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06)
      Offentleg sektor brukar om lag 500 milliardar kroner i året på innkjøp frå privat sektor, og sektoren har med det ein unik posisjon som innkjøper og oppdragsgjevar. Denne oppgåva skildrar korleis Hordaland fylkeskommune ...
    • Forretningsmulighet for et forvaltningsselskap 

      Fiskå, Tor-Kristian; Nag, Fredrik (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)
      Gjennom problemstillingen: «Hvordan designe opsjonsavtale knyttet til boligselskapers takflate med hensikt å produsere solenergi, og hvilke organisasjonsmessige implikasjoner vil dette ha?» er oppgavens formål å gi Bate ...
    • Halt and catch fire – A study on business model innovation and the effect of the upper echelons mental models 

      Johansen, Cathrine Brudeseth (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-05-22)
      In the face of external shifts, the upper echelons set the strategic orientation for the company and innovate their business models accordingly. However, the industry has little understanding of the influence that dynamic ...
    • How can strategic alliance relationships be sustainable? 

      Bull-Borgen, Mads Christian; Løkke, Tommy (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-05-26)
      This paper will take you through how client-supplier relationships will be sustainable in the oil and gas market. As seen in the past years, suppliers and oil and gas operators are shifting their strategies to work closer ...
    • Hvordan skal e-dagligvareforhandlere i B2C markedet best mulig sette opp en profitabel lagermodell? 

      Træbakken, Fredrik (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-14)
      E-dagligvarehandel er dagligvarehandel over internett. Bransjen i dag vokser stadig, men så lang er det ingen i Norge som har klart å gjøre forretningen profitabel. Flere bedrifter som har startet med e-dagligvarehandel ...
    • Identifying the perceptual role of cultural distance in Norwegian-Brazilian Business relationship conflict 

      Amaya, Shella (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 

      Abdur Rehman, Muhammad; Pham, Ngan (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 ...
    • The importance of Organizational and Behavioral trust in order to prepare for Change Readiness 

      Løge, Thor Magne (Masteroppgave/UIS-HH/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-09)
      I et samfunn hvor organisasjoner står i mer eller mindre stadig endring holder det ikke å fokusere på enkeltinitiativer i isolasjon. Organisasjoner har behov for å bygge kontinuerlig endringsberedskap – en tilstand hvor ...
    • Is your mind set for programming? 

      Kahrs, Christine; Nybø, Kristin (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 ...