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The Role of Social Capital in the Search for a Job : A qualitative study investigating “the hidden job market” on Sørlandet
(Master thesis, 2018)Social capital and its effect on the job market has become an important aspect of how we view the job searching process. Much research on social capital in the job search stems from large generalizable surveys, meaning ... -
The Role of the Accountant: Including Sustainability to their consultancy services
(Master thesis, 2022)Focus on sustainability is present and increasing worldwide. The more focused companies and people are to act sustainable and fulfil the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) that are relevant for the environment they ... -
The Role of the Accountant: Including Sustainability to their consultancy services
(Master thesis, 2022)Focus on sustainability is present and increasing worldwide. The more focused companies and people are to act sustainable and fulfil the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) that are relevant for the environment they ... -
The saving motives of Dutch households : and the effect of individual characteristics on the importance of saving motives
(Master thesis, 2013)I looked at the saving motives of individuals, and which saving motives are the most important for individuals in the Netherlands. I also looked at how individual characteristics can explain how people rate the saving ... -
The seasonality in the cryptocurrency market
(Master thesis, 2023)In recent times economists have tried to understand the cryptocurrency market in more detail. The cryptocurrency market has gathered widespread interest not only due to the financial gains made by several people but also ... -
The Sell-in-May Effect in International Stock Markets
(Master thesis, 2022)Abstract Several studies have presented evidence for higher returns in stock markets from the beginning of November to the end of April compared to the rest of the year. This phenomenon is well known as the Sell-in-May ... -
The Sell-in-May Effect in International Stock Markets
(Master thesis, 2022)Several studies have presented evidence for higher returns in stock markets from the beginning of November to the end of April compared to the rest of the year. This phenomenon is well known as the Sell-in-May effect. The ... -
The Transition to CSRD and ESRS
(Master thesis, 2023)Abstract Purpose: This paper examines Norwegian companies’ perceptions of the transition to widespread mandatory sustainability reporting (CSRD) and related frameworks (ESRS) initiated by the EU. Their perceptions are ... -
The Transition to CSRD and ESRS
(Master thesis, 2023)Abstract Purpose: This paper examines Norwegian companies’ perceptions of the transition to widespread mandatory sustainability reporting (CSRD) and related frameworks (ESRS) initiated by the EU. Their perceptions are ... -
The use of microfinance services among economically active disabled people: Evidence from Uganda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)This study investigates the use of microfinance services among economically active disabled people in Uganda. The findings suggest that disabled people make more use of microfinance services than previously assumed. A total ... -
The value premium : the value premium over the bull-bear market and the economical cycle
(Master thesis, 2011)The master thesis “The Value Premium over the Bull-Bear Market and the Economical cycle” is devoted to the analysis of the time variations in the value premium during the bull-bear markets and the economic cycle. A ... -
The value relevance of losses revisited: The importance of earnings aggregation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Prior research has suggested that earnings explain a larger portion of the variation in stock returns when disaggregated into components. This study shows that the increase in explanatory power stems primarily from ... -
The “dark side” of projectification : The impact of project work on the employees’ emotions. What are the negative aspects of project work and its effects on
(Master thesis, 2018)In this thesis, we explore the “dark side” of projectification. Working on projects have become an increasing trend and preferred way of working in most types of businesses and industries. This transition is described ... -
The “dark side” of projectification: The impact of project work on the employees’ well-being : A quantitative study of the impact of project work exposure on employees’ work-related well-being.
(Master thesis, 2018)Although project-based work is said to create dynamic environments for innovation and learning, it can also make the employees vulnerable, exhausted and reduce their personal worthiness. Some have even stated that it can ... -
"This is who I am": Identity expressiveness and the theory of planned behavior
(Journal article, 2007)This paper explores the role of self-identity expressiveness and social identity expressiveness in the context of Multimedia Messaging (MMS) adoption. An extended version of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) including ... -
"Tidsklemma" - en konsekvens av det "nye" arbeidslivet?
(Master thesis, 2009)I denne oppgaven belyses begrepet ”tidsklemme”, som kan defineres på ulike måter, da det er ulike forventninger både fra samfunnet, familie, arbeidsgivere og fra en selv som kan være årsaken til at man havner i en klem ... -
#TikTokMadeMeBuyIt A content analysis of TikTok to understand why product-related user-generated content goes viral.
(Master thesis, 2022)Purpose: The main goal of this master thesis is to understand why product-related user-generated content (UGC) on social media goes viral by looking at the content-, messenger-, and product characteristics. The social media ... -
#TikTokMadeMeBuyIt A content analysis of TikTok to understand why product-related user-generated content goes viral.
(Master thesis, 2022)Purpose: The main goal of this master thesis is to understand why product-related user-generated content (UGC) on social media goes viral by looking at the content-, messenger-, and product characteristics. The social media ... -
Tillegg i leiga når frivillig registrering ikkje er mogleg ; Fastsetjing av leigetillegg ved utleige av fast eigedom til leigetakar som ikkje kan omfattast av frivillig registrering etter meirverdiavgiftslova § 2-3
(Master thesis, 2018)This master thesis is about rental of real estate property to businesses which cannot be included in the voluntary registration of the landlord. When renting out to a such tenants, the landlord will not be able to deduct ... -
Tilleggsrapportering av immaterielle eiendeler
(Master thesis, 2023)I 2015 publiserte Federation of European Accountants rapporten “«The future of corporate reporting – Creating dynamics for change”. Hvor det ble utforsket om den nåværende formen for regnskapsrapportering er i ferd med å ...