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The Liability of Adolescents: Isomorfi og homogenisering blant norske barne- og ungdomsorganisasjoner.
(Master thesis, 2023-06-03)Denne oppgaven undersøker hvorvidt teori om institusjonell isomorfi kan forklare en potensiell homogenisering blant norske barne- og ungdomsorganisasjoner. Caseutvalget for denne studien består av fire norske frivillige ... -
The Norwegian regional government reform – a two-case study comparison of regional merger processes
(Master thesis, 2022-06-15)This thesis looks at the 2020 regional government reform in Norway, studying the processes in two merger cases of two former regions each. Qualitative interviews with regional politicians involved in the merger processes ... -
The transformation of union power and politics: a case of COSATU and the textile industries in South Africa’s post-apartheid regime.
(Master thesis, 2018)This research explores the transformation of union power and politics using COSATU in South Africa as a case Study. The argument is that, the political, economic and global conditions under which COSATU operated in erstwhile ... -
The Use of Distinct Frames by the Netherlands in Relation to EU Foreign Policy Coordination. A Case Study of the Enhanced Accession Methodology of the European Union.
(Master thesis, 2022-06-15)This thesis examines when, how, and why the Netherlands uses distinct frames during internal and external coordination in relation to European Foreign Policy. Building on an extensive discussion on the theoretical ... -
Theory as guide to the analysis of polygyny and conflict: A response to Ash (2022)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Ash (2022, "Ash" hereafter), in this journal, re-assesses our 2020 article “Polygynous Neighbors, Excess Men, and Intergroup Conflict in Africa.” The article analyzed the relationship between polygyny (one man marrying ... -
There is a Spy on the Campus: Academic Freedom Under Zimbabwe's Watchful Government
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Tilpasning til klimaendringer - Organiseringen av det nasjonale koordineringsansvaret
(Master thesis, 2016-05-31)Denne studien tar for seg organiseringen av sentralforvaltningen for klimatilpasning i Norge. Studien er en prosesstudie som strekker seg fra 2004, da klimatilpasning for alvor kom på dagsordenen, og frem til i dag. Prosessen ... -
Tilsyn uten ansvar - En studie av offentlige myndigheters regulering av Vest Tank før og etter eksplosjonsulykken ved bedriften den 24. mai 2007
(Master thesis, 2010-03-05)Denne studien utforsker følgende: (1) Hvordan offentlige myndigheter regulerte bedriften og sjøtransport til bedriften i forkant av ulykken. (2) Hvordan offentlige myndigheter i etterkant av ulykken fulgte opp hvilken drift ... -
Time, institutional support, and quality of decision making in child protection: a cross-country analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-04)This paper examines perceptions of time and institutional support for decision making and staff confidence in the ultimate decisions made—examining differences and similarities between and within the service-oriented Nordic ... -
Tipping the scales: The power of parental commitment in decisions on adoption from care
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)This article studies how three groups of professional decision-makers – child welfare workers, experts on children and judges – exercise discretion in decisions on adoption from care in the Norwegian child welfare system. ... -
Tjenestemannsorganisasjoner og nasjonal forvaltningspolitikk: Modernisering med en hånd på rattet og en fot på bremsen?
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-06-16)This study is inspired by an international school of research that is theoreticallyinformed and empirical oriented, combining political science and organization theory.The theme of the study is the relationship between the ... -
Tjenester og tillit. En flernivåanalyse av kvaliteten på kommunale velferdstjenesters påvirkning på lokalpolitisk tillit
(Master thesis, 2019-07-06)Norwegian citizens exhibit high levels of trust towards government, politicians, and public institutions in general, compared to citizens of most other countries. In this thesis I propose that high quality welfare services ... -
Towards a working model for the effective participation of women in national politics in Zimbabwe
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Training agencies as intermediary organisations in apprentice training in Norway and Switzerland: general purpose or niche production tools?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)In recent years Norway and Switzerland have introduced local training agencies (TAs), local intermediary organisations consisting of firms involved in apprentice training. In both countries, the starting point for the ... -
Transformation of New Public Management: shaping a hybrid in Nepal?
(Master thesis, 2008-08-04)This study finds evidences in support of a thesis of divergence in shaping of new public management (NPM). The underpinning of the study is that NPM gains a new hybrid shape as it goes through a complex interactive process ... -
Transnasjonalisering og translasjon - en studie av nordiske sentralforvaltningers europeisering og dens effekter på administrative styringsnormer
(Master thesis, 2008-06-04)Denne studien undersøker hvordan forholdet mellom politiske og fagprofesjonelle styringsnormer fortoner seg i arbeidet med det europeiske saksfeltet i de nordiske sentralforvaltningene. Med utgangspunkt i et større ... -
Transnational Governance of the European External Borders: The case of Joint Operation Triton
(Master thesis, 2019-06-15)Frontex plays an important role in assisting European Union Member States towards ensuring effective and coherent management of its external borders. This study examines the way that Frontex and member states work together ... -
Traust, grå og kommunal? - En casestudie av omdømmebygging i tre distriktskommuner etter deltagelse på Distriktssenteret sin omdømmeskole.
(Master thesis, 2021-07-01)Denne masteroppgaven har analysert hvordan tre distriktskommuner har arbeidet med omdømmebygging etter deltagelse på Distriktssenteret sin omdømmeskole. De tre kommunene som blir undersøkt i denne oppgaven er Kvinesdal ... -
Trust in Central Government in Uganda: the Importance of institutional outputs
(Master thesis, 2013-05-14)What explains trust in government and how can political institutions ensure that they are trusted by citizens? This study explores how perceptions of the economic, political and social performance of government translate ... -
Trust in pathways? Professionals’ sensemaking of care pathways in the Norwegian mental health services system.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: In January 2019, care pathways within specialist mental health and substance abuse treatment services were officially launched in Norway. The care pathway introduced timeframes for assessment and treatment, ...