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The impact of speculation in commodity futures on food prices Modelling the impact of speculation using a generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity model (GARCH).
(Master thesis, 2015)This thesis examine how speculative activities in the commodity futures market affect the commodity spot prices. The relationship between the commodity futures volume of contracts traded, open interest, speculative open ... -
The impact of targets and incentive systems in a Beyond Budgeting setting : A case study of how target-setting and incentive systems are applied in a firm employing Beyond Budgeting principles
(Master thesis, 2019)The goal of this empirical study isto understand how performance management systems are applied in a firm which has implemented Beyond Budgeting. The thesisfocuseson the management control systems of result controls, ... -
The influence of board diversity on financial performance : an empirical study of Asia-Pacific companies
(Master thesis, 2014)This study investigates board diversity and its influence on financial performance. The main purpose of the study is to examine whether nationality and gender diversity influence financial performance as measured by Tobin’s ... -
The influence of international ownership on the performance of microfinance institutions
(Master thesis, 2016)The microfinance industry is experiencing rapid growth and financing this growth is a legitimate concern. During the past decade, international commercial funding in the form of international equity and debt has played a ... -
The Predictive Power of Alternative Volatility Forecasting Models over Multiple Horizons
(Master thesis, 2016)This thesis paper examines the forecast accuracy and explanatory power of volatility models over multiple forecast horizon for three asset classes. Forecast horizon ranging from 1 month up to 12 subsequent months are ... -
The relationship between default on loans and operating costs in microfinance institutions
(Master thesis, 2016)One of the challenges in microfinance is to solve asymmetric information and cost concerns related to serving poor customers with little or no collateral, in order to offer poor people and small businesses access to financial ... -
The Relationship between the EU ETS and Energy Commodities under Extreme Market Conditions
(Master thesis, 2023)Climate change is becoming a more and more severe problem. Over many years, governments and organizations have introduced and proposed several measures to limit global warming. One of which is the Kyoto Protocol which was ... -
The Relationship between the EU ETS and Energy Commodities under Extreme Market Conditions
(Master thesis, 2023)Climate change is becoming a more and more severe problem. Over many years, governments and organizations have introduced and proposed several measures to limit global warming. One of which is the Kyoto Protocol which was ... -
The Role of Education and Gender in Cultural Intelligence
(Master thesis, 2017)The aim of this thesis is to identify how education and gender influences an individual’s level of cultural intelligence. This is a relatively young field that is growing, as the world is getting smaller. Initially, the ... -
The role of information technology to facilitate the movement of containers: the experience of Yara North America and their container operation
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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 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 “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 ... -
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 ... -
Tilleggsrapportering av immaterielle eiendeler En kvalitativ studie med fokus på et lite utvalg store norske banker
(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 ...