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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 ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Firms’ Corporate Social Responsibility in Norway
(Master thesis, 2021)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 social ... -
A comparative analysis of security risk management in Norwegian oil and gas and renewable energy companies.
(Master thesis, 2023)With the recognised urgent need to combat climate change globally, the renewables industry has witnessed significant growth to meet ambitious net zero targets. This thesis aims to emphasize the importance of improving ... -
“A Comparative Analysis of the Two Largest SWFs (GPGF and CIC) and Assessing the Impact of EGS Factors on Return Performance & Asset Size: Analysis of Nine Sovereign Wealth Funds”
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper aims to explore the distinctive characteristics and sustainability practices of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), with a focus on the two largest SWFs in the world, China Investment Corporation (CIC) and Government ... -
“A Comparative Analysis of the Two Largest SWFs (GPGF and CIC) and Assessing the Impact of EGS Factors on Return Performance & Asset Size: Analysis of Nine Sovereign Wealth Funds”
(Master thesis, 2023)This paper aims to explore the distinctive characteristics and sustainability practices of Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), with a focus on the two largest SWFs in the world, China Investment Corporation (CIC) and Government ... -
A comparative analysis of Waldorf and public sustainability approaches in Norwegian kindergartens
(Master thesis, 2021)Sustainability, kindergarten, Waldorf and public approaches -
A comparative study of forecast combinations in tourism
(Master thesis, 2022)With the rapid expansion of the tourist sector in many nations, tourism forecasting has piqued the interest of marketers and academic researchers. Despite that interest, necessary knowledge about tourism forecasting is ... -
A comparative study of forecast combinations in tourism
(Master thesis, 2022)With the rapid expansion of the tourist sector in many nations, tourism forecasting has piqued the interest of marketers and academic researchers. Despite that interest, necessary knowledge about tourism forecasting is ... -
A comparative study of mechanical properties of S355 steel and S235 steel under elevated temperatures.
(Bachelor thesis, 2022)Steel has been utilized in the construction sector for a long time. Steel research and development is ever-expanding as a result of steel being one of the most extensively available and frequently utilized construction ... -
A comparative study of the legislative risk regulation of Norwegian petroleum and coal mining industry, and Russian coal mining industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-07-16)Regulating risk carries the potential of improving the safety of workers, protect the environment and prevent financial losses. Risk regulation has gained a lot of global interest these past decades. New equipment is ... -
A comparative study on PDC drillbit performance with a 4D dynamic model on samples of late cretaceous chalk for North Sea applications
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IPT/2011;, Master thesis, 2011)The overall goal of this work has been to select the most suitable PDC bit for 8 ½” Chalk-sections located in the North Sea. The Ekofisk field is the largest field in the North Sea and has long sections with Chalk of late ... -
A comparative study on the frequency of simulation-based training and assessment of non-technical skills in the Norwegian ground ambulance services and helicopter emergency medical services
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07)Background Inadequate non-technical skills (NTSs) among employees in the Norwegian prehospital emergency medical services (EMSs) are a risk for patient and operational safety. Simulation-based training and assessment is ... -
A comparative volatility analysis and an enquiry into the future of Bitcoin
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06)The main object of this thesis is to investigate if Bitcoin has matured as a financial asset. We intend to do this by comparing the volatility of Bitcoin to the volatility of gold and S&P500 using the best fitting GARCH ... -
A comparision of employees’ perceived job situation among team members in virtual versus face-to-face teams
(Masteroppgave/UIS-SV-HH/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-05-17)The globalization and increased competition, in combination with pressure to quickly adapt and find good solutions in complex situations, has forced companies to change organizational structures. To organize in team, is ... -
A Comparison Between Crises in the Norwegian Oil Industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-15)The discovery of oil on the Norwegian continental shelf in 1969 ushered an industry that would become the most important industry in Norway. The government created fiscal regimes that would secure the national interests ... -
A comparison of Aker BP`s alliance model and the conventional competitive model on the Norwegian continental shelf
(Master thesis, 2021)The oil and gas industry has faced many obstacles in recent years, which has led to companies in the industry being forced to find new ways of working and collaborating. In connection to this, the alliance model has been ... -
A comparison of Aker BP`s alliance model and the conventional competitive model on the Norwegian continental shelf.
(Master thesis, 2021)The oil and gas industry has faced many obstacles in recent years, which has led to companies in the industry being forced to find new ways of working and collaborating. In connection to this, the alliance model has been ... -
A comparison of cold strained and solution annealed bolts in super duplex stainless steel in regards to stress corrosion cracking and pitting resistance
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-08)Corrosion place a high cost on the society and selecting the wrong materials in certain environments may have catastrophic consequences. When selecting materials there is also the different manufacturing methods to consider ... -
A comparison of politicians’ use of risk concepts in relation to climate change with current risk science
(Master thesis, 2023)This master thesis examines how Norwegian politicians uses risk-related concepts and principles in their communication on climate change from a risk science perspective. The study aims to analyse statements made by politicians ... -
A comparison of project management models in Chinese and in international oil service companies
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IKM/2013;, Master thesis, 2013-07-03)This master thesis is composed of five main parts. Chapter one state the background of research regarding project management and the necessity of project management models comparison between in China and international ...