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Cost of capital in a wind generated electricity project : an alternative approach of estimating cost of capital
(Master thesis, 2011)The main purpose of this thesis is to give both a traditional and a new way of estimating the required return on equity and the cost of capital for a wind generated electricity project. The computations are based on the ... -
The cost of ownership in microfinance organizations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)We compare the ownership-cost of shareholders firms (SHFs), non-profit organizations (NPOs), and cooperatives (COOPs) invoked in microfinance. A paradoxical situation motivates us: most providers, both historically and ... -
Cost-cutting actions, employment relations and workplace grievances: Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis
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Counting the costs of piracy around the Horn of Africa
(Master thesis, 2010)This thesis has identified three key factors that are present in the hot spots of piracy around the world. A hot spot is typically very trafficated by international merchant ships, the local people are usually less fortunate, ... -
COVID-19 and International Business: A Viewpoint
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Covid-19 og styrets praksis og prestasjon : En skandinavisk casestudie
(Master thesis, 2021)Studien vår adresserer endringer i praksis og prestasjon i skandinaviske styrer som følge av covid-19 i perioden mars 2020 til og med april 2021. Studien vår bygger på kvalitative intervjuer med ... -
COVID-19 profit warnings: Delivering bad news in a time of crisis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Abstract Profit warnings (large negative earnings surprises) are important corporate reporting documents for delivering bad news and a distinctive corporate communication genre. The 2020 COVID-19 exogenous shock provides ... -
COVID-19 Profit Warnings: Delivering Bad News in a Time of Crisis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Profit warnings (large negative earnings surprises) are important corporate reporting documents for delivering bad news and a distinctive corporate communication genre. The 2020 COVID-19 exogenous shock provides a unique ... -
Creating value through autonomous shipping: an ecosystem perspective
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The expected benefits of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) include increased safety, reduced costs and increased earning potential due to operational efficiencies and reduction in vessel manning. However, autonomous ... -
Critical Discourse Analysis on Sportswashing: Conceptualisation, Motives and Consequences
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis have conducted a critical discourse analysis on sportswashing where the aim is find out about motives and consequences for engaging in sportswashing and exploring how popular media have conceptualised sportswashing. -
Critical Discourse Analysis on Sportswashing: Conceptualisation, Motives, and Consequences
(Master thesis, 2023)The thesis is based on an Critical Discourse Analysis by explore how popular media are conceptualising sportswashing and the motives and conseqeunces for enganging in sportswashing. -
Critical success factors that contribute to project success
(Master thesis, 2009)This master thesis explores critical success factors that contribute to project success. A pathway to success is presented with nine success factors that are critical in order to achieve project success for oil and gas ... -
Cross cultural influences on female apparel selection : a comparison of Norway and Pakistan
(Master thesis, 2012)The objective of this study was to investigate and compare the impacts rendered on the consumer choices and selection behavior cross culturally, specifically for the casual wear among well educated female consumers of ... -
Crowd-out effect on consumers attitude towards corporate social responsibility communication
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Crowdfunding awareness and adoption intentions in Africa: Empirical evidence from Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2023)Purpose – Crowdfunding is a viable alternative to access finance to overcome the limited capital problem among developing countries. Despite the low rate of crowdfunding adoption in Africa, there is a dearth of literature ... -
Crowdfunding awareness and adoption intentions in Africa: Empirical evidence from Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2023)Purpose – Crowdfunding is a viable alternative to access finance to overcome the limited capital problem among developing countries. Despite the low rate of crowdfunding adoption in Africa, there is a dearth of literature ... -
Crowdfunding Education : Objectives, Content, Pedagogy, and Assessment
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Crowdfunding in Africa: Opportunities and Challenges
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Crowdfunding in Europe : Between Fragmentation and Harmonization
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020)