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A Model for the Evaluation of Society’s Progress Towards Cashlessness: A Comprehensive Analysis of the World and Norway
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of this thesis is to determine Norway as well as other countries in terms of the progress in cashless societies. When it comes to payment services, there are constantly new and better innovations that suppliers ... -
Modeling alternatives to exponential discounting
(Master thesis, 2009)One area that is often overlooked by economists and social scientists is discounting. Most economic models of intertemporal choice make use of Samuelson’s (1937) DU model which leads to an exponential discount function. ... -
Modellskifte og bilpriser : påvirker introduksjon av ny modell bilpriser?
(Master thesis, 2016)Jeg har i denne studien gjort en empirisk analyse av hva som påvirker bilprisene når en ny bilmodell introduseres. Som analyseverktøy er regresjonsanalyse valgt. Jeg har benyttet meg av regresjonsanalyse for å analysere ... -
Models of an individual decision-making process related to ethical issues in business: The risk of framing effects
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)The theoretical paper at hand reviews 16 most often cited descriptive models of a manager's individual decision-making process related to ethical issues in business in general, international business and marketing fields ... -
More planet and less profit? The ethical dilemma of an oil producing nation
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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?
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 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 ... -
Navigating the green path: The Scandinavian outdoor industry’s quest for sustainability
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Unsustainable consumption and production in the textile industry pose significant environmental challenges. The outdoor industry, which is moving towards more sustainable practices, provides an opportunity to understand ... -
Navigating uncharted waters: Designing business models for virtual and augmented reality companies in the medical industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)New technologies are at the heart of industry transformation. Virtual and augmented reality companies provide fundamentally new ways of communication, treatment, education, and specialist training within the medical industry. ...