Browsing Brage INN by Author "Lien, Gudbrand"

Are diversification and structural change good policy? An empirical analysis of Norwegian agriculture

Alem, Habtamu; Lien, Gudbrand; Kumbhakar, Subal Chandra; Hardaker, J. Brian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)

We investigated whether diversification and/or structural change would improve Norwegian agriculture. Using a flexible technology approach to account for different technologies, we assessed economies of scope and scale of ...

Comparison of Conventional and IPM Cropping Systems: A Risk Efficiency Analysis

Su, Ming; Lien, Gudbrand; Korsæth, Audun; Hardaker, J. Brian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

To support decision-makers considering adopting integrated pest management (IPM) cropping in Norway, we used stochastic efficiency analysis to compare the risk efficiency of IPM cropping and conventional cropping, using ...

Different sales channels for different farmers: Local and mainstream marketing of organic fruits and vegetables in Norway

Milford, Anna Birgitte; Lien, Gudbrand; Reed, Matthew (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

Most food in developed countries, including organic fruits and vegetables, is sold through supply chains run by large wholesalers and supermarket chains. A certain share is sold through local marketing channels such as ...

Does organizational vision really matter? An empirical examination of factors related to organizational vision integration among hospital employees

Slåtten, Terje; Mutonyi, Barbara Rebecca; Lien, Gudbrand (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

Background: There seems to be a consensus that a vision for an organization is a valuable thing for organizations to have. However, research on organizational vision has predominantly been studied from a leadership ...

Does risk management affect productivity of organic rice farmers in India? Evidence from a semiparametric production model

Lien, Gudbrand; Kumbhakar, Subal Chandra; Mishra, Ashok K.; Hardaker, J. Brian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)

This study analyzes the effects of farmers’ risk on productivity where the production function is generalized to be specific to risk variables. This resulted in a semiparametric smooth-coefficient (SPSC) production function. ...

Economic performance and efficiency determinants of crop-producing farms in Norway

Alem, Habtamu; Lien, Gudbrand; Hardaker, J. Brian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the economic performance of Norwegian crop farms using a stochastic frontier analysis. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis was based on a translog cost function and ...

Economies of scope and scale in the Norwegian electricity industry

Mydland, Ørjan; Kumbhakar, Subal Chandra; Lien, Gudbrand; Amundsveen, Roar; Kvile, Hilde Marit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)

An important issue for multi-product firms to consider is economies of scope, i.e., whether there is any benefit from producing two or more products, or whether specializing in producing only one product would be less ...

Effects of Risk Attitude and Risk Perceptions on Risk Management Decisions: Evidence from Farmers in an Emerging Economy

Khanal, Aditya R; Mishra, Ashok K.; Lien, Gudbrand (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

Using primary survey data of onion growers in India, this study tests the relationship and predictability of risk attitude measures on farmers’ undertaking of various risk management decisions. Findings suggest that risk ...

Effects of strong and weak non-pharmaceutical interventions on stock market returns: A comparative analysis of Norway and Sweden during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic

Størdal, Ståle; Lien, Gudbrand; Mydland, Ørjan; Haugom, Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

In this paper, we examine the behaviour of stock market returns in Norway and Sweden during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. We test how the different government interventions chosen in Norway and Sweden, including ...

Fostering innovative behavior in health organizations: a PLS-SEM analysis of Norwegian hospital employees

Mutonyi, Barbara Rebecca; Slåtten, Terje; Lien, Gudbrand (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

Background:Health organization research is experiencing a strong refocus on employees’individual innovativebehavior (IIB), revealing that many of the influential factors at work remain uncertain. Hence, this study ...

Frontline nurses’ appraisal of organizational attractiveness and the role of management support, interdepartmental collaboration climate and service quality of care

Slåtten, Terje; Lien, Gudbrand (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)

Purpose – This paper aims to examine the factors related to organizational attractiveness (OA), a concept originating in the strategy of employer branding. Previous research on OA has predominantly adopted the perspective ...

The impact of individual creativity, psychological capital, and leadership autonomy support on hospital employees’ innovative behaviour

Slåtten, Terje; Mutonyi, Barbara Rebecca; Lien, Gudbrand (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

Purpose The aim of this study is to explore how potentially traumatic events (PTEs) from war and flight influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in young refugees after recent resettlement. In a model based on ...

The impact of organizational culture and leadership climate on organizational attractiveness and innovative behavior: a study of Norwegian hospital employees

Mutonyi, Barbara Rebecca; Slåtten, Terje; Lien, Gudbrand; González‑Piñero, Manel (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)

Background: In the domain of health services, little research has focused on how organizational culture, specifcally internal market-oriented cultures (IMOCs), are associated with organizational climate resources, support ...