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Motivations and usage patterns of social networking sites : exploring cultural differences between United States & Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2013)Cybernetics has experienced a major breakthrough and led to the utilization of computers at nearly all parts of daily life. The new technology created online social networking. Even though Social Networking Sites (SNS) are ... -
Motivations for Business Start-up: Are There any Differences Between Disabled and Non-disabled Microfinance Clients?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016) -
Motivations for business start-up: are there any differences between disabled and non-disabled people?
(Master thesis, 2014)This master‟s thesis seeks to investigate whether motivations for business start-up between persons with and without disabilities differ. The motivation for this study is that, disabled entrepreneurs may have unique reasons ... -
Muligheter og utfordringer i veiprosjekter ved bruk av Best Value Procurement i kombinasjon med totalentreprise : En casestudie av Nye Veier prosjektet E18 Rugtvedt-Dørdal
(Master thesis, 2018)Nye Veiers project E18 Rugtvedt-Dørdal is the first project in Norway to use the procurement method Best Value Procurement. The project is carried out as a Design-Build contract, which also is fairly new in the road ... -
Multinationals and their value chains : an ethical perspective on multinational value chains operating in developing countries with inadequate institutions
(Master thesis, 2014)This thesis looks at ethical challenges faced by multinational organizations operating in developing countries with inadequate institutions. With a focus on the value chains, it highlights the participants and outside ... -
Multiple scenario analysis of battery energy storage system investment : measuring economic and circular viability
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Circular business models for batteries have been revealed in earlier research to achieve economic viability while reducing total resource consumption of raw materials. The objective of this study is to measure the economic ... -
Multiple-Principal Demands and CEO Compliance in Emerging Market State-Owned Enterprises
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study addresses multiple-principal–agent power dynamics in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in emerging markets. We investigate under what conditions agents (CEOs) accede to demands of government-linked principals. Our ... -
Multivariate modeling and analysis of regional ocean freight rates
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)In this paper, we propose a new multivariate model for the dynamics of regional ocean freight rates. We show that a cointegrated system of regional spot freight rates can be decomposed into a common non-stationary market ... -
Municipalities' Decision to Care : At Home or in a Nursing Home
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Myths in microfinance
(Chapter, 2008)Microfinance, the provision of financial services to the poor, is high on the public agenda. We discuss and evaluate three myths regarding microfinance based on new data from rated microfinance institutions (MFIs). The ... -
National culture influences on knowledge transfer within MNC : a case analysis of Old Mutual Group
(Master thesis, 2013)The purpose of this master thesis is to explore national culture influence on knowledge transfer practices in MNC, the case study for my thesis is Old Mutual Group – savings, banking, insurance and asset management MNC. ... -
National identity predicts public health support during a global pandemic
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Changing collective behaviour and supporting non-pharmaceutical interventions is an important component in mitigating virus transmission during a pandemic. In a large international collaboration (Study 1, N = 49,968 across ... -
Natur versus plast : en komparativ studie av naturgressbaner versus kunstgressbaner i norsk toppfotball
(Master thesis, 2014)Hovedformålet med denne studien er å sammenlikne økonomiske forhold tilknyttet natur- og kunstgressbaner i norsk toppfotball. Datagrunnlaget er basert på seks dybdeintervjuer fra fem aktuelle arenaer. Spørsmålsstillingene ... -
Natural resource funds as mechanisms for avoiding the resource curse : a comparative study of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Norway
(Master thesis, 2014)Studies show that countries blessed with an abundance of natural resources such as oil tend to have less economic growth and a less fortunate development than countries with fewer natural resources. This master thesis is ... -
Navigating Change: the Impact of SAP ERP
(Master thesis, 2023)Adopting ERP systems has facilitated improved coordination and collaboration across various company functions. However, insufficient preparations can pose challenges during the implementation phase for companies. Even after ... -
Navigating Change: the Impact of SAP ERP
(Master thesis, 2023)Adopting ERP systems has facilitated improved coordination and collaboration across various company functions. However, insufficient preparations can pose challenges during the implementation phase for companies. Even after ... -
Navigating the Green path: The Scandinavian Outdoor Industry’s Quest for Sustainability
(Master thesis, 2023)This study delves into the contributions made by firms within the Scandinavian outdoor industry to promote sustainable business practices. The research problem arises from the growing significance of sustainability and ... -
Navigating the Green path: The Scandinavian Outdoor Industry’s Quest for Sustainability
(Master thesis, 2023)This study delves into the contributions made by firms within the Scandinavian outdoor industry to promote sustainable business practices. The research problem arises from the growing significance of sustainability and ...