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Taylor & Francis Ltd Seven Bad Habits of Safety Management
Book SynopsisOccupational Health and Safety has been a growth industry for several decades and has moved beyond the realm of the human resource department and workers' compensation claims. However, the methodologies utilized and taught within the profession have changed little since the 1930s. The industry continues to operate in a comfort zone and, as such, has reached an improvement plateau. This important book examines seven of these antiquated comfort zones from their conceptions to implementation and explores why they fail to achieve the desired results and what alternatives are available. Seven Bad Habits of Safety Management: Examining Systemic Failure delivers seven focused chapters outlining the comfort zones they create and their impacts on new initiatives. Each critically analyses common safety practices exploring where they came from, why they fail, and a few alternatives being discussed around the world. Case studies underpin learning that will allow the reader to reTable of Contents1. Bad Habit 1 - Plan-Do-Check-Act - The Activity Trap. 2. Bad Habit 2 - Safety Management Systems - Rules vs Risk. 3. Bad Habit 3 - Lagging Indicators - Not Everything That Can Be Counted Counts!. 4. Bad Habit 4 - Leading Indicators - Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted. 5. Bad Habit 5 - Behaviour Based Safety - The Problem Child. 6. Bad Habit 6 - Joint Health and Safety Committees - Put Down the Donuts There’s Work to Do. 7. Bad Habit 7 - Safety Culture - If You Can’t Speak The Language Blame The Culture.
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Kogan Page Ltd The Risk Management Handbook
Book SynopsisDavid Hillson is a thought-leader and expert practitioner in risk management, based in Petersfield, UK. He has advised major organizations, governments and charities in 60 countries on creating value from risk using applied risk-based thinking. He has written 13 major books on risk and has developed significant innovations that are now widely accepted as best practice. He has received many awards for his ground-breaking work in risk management. He regularly shares his work through the RiskDoctorVideo YouTube channel.Trade Review"An opportunity to learn from the risk world's best thinkers in one easy to navigate handbook. This will become your go to guide for pivotal risk responses, with useful pointers on next steps and emerging risk issues." * Clare Ball, Director of Internal Audit, Risk Assurance & Insurance, Babcock International Group, UK *"A collection of expert insights on various dimensions of risk, written in straightforward language that articulates in practical terms key nuances of risk management for decision-making. A must-read for anyone seeking to better understand risk and the management thereof." * Daniel Udochi, Head of Risk, du, United Arab Emirates *"The Risk Management Handbook brings together an impressive line-up of global thought leaders with a wide array of experience and expertise, providing readers with a practical handbook that covers all contemporary topics, and more, within the risk management field. This is a valuable resource for me as an educator when teaching risk management, often to non-risk students. This book caters not only to those explicitly interested in risk and risk management, but those new to the field, who want to or need to learn about this discipline that is critical to successfully running an organisation. I look forward to using this new edition with my students!" * Dr Paula Sonja Karlsson-Brown, Senior Lecturer in Management, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, UK *"A must-have resource, offering a relevant collection of expert contributions and practical insights on the latest evolution of the risk management discipline. It is structured in a logical manner, making it perfect for a deep dive on risk management or a quick refresher on a specific subject." * Francesca Schiezzari, Head of Risk Management, Leonardo Helicopters, Italy *"The Risk Management Handbook is an exceptional comprehensive guide on risk management topics and applications, full of important information for professionals, students and managers. This new edition has been updated with many recent and emergent risk issues, making it an important current source for all of us interested in risk." * Dr Terje Aven, Professor of Risk Science, University of Stavanger, Norway *"The Risk Management Handbook equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of risk management. With its comprehensive coverage and timely insights, this book empowers readers to effectively manage risk in the ever-evolving business landscape. Whether you are seeking an in-depth understanding or are simply intrigued by the subject, this handbook offers a practical and thought-provoking approach to risk management." * Shai Davidov, Associate Professor of Management, Operations Management & Logistics Group, Edinburgh Business School, UK *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Preface [Dr David Hillson]; Section - ONE: Dimensions of risk management; Chapter - 01: Introducing risk [Dr David Hillson]; Chapter - 02: Enterprise Risk Management [John Crawley and Emer McAneny]; Chapter - 03: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Risk Management [Dr Sarah Gordon]; Chapter - 04: Operational risk management [Dr Ariane Chapelle]; Chapter - 05: Financial Risk Management [Clive Thompson]; Chapter - 06: Business Continuity Management [Ian Clark]; Chapter - 07: Reputational risk management [Arif Zaman]; Chapter - 08: Project, Programme and Portfolio Risk Management [Dr Dale Cooper]; Chapter - 09: Supply Chain Risk Management [Linda Conrad]; Chapter - 10: Cyber Risk Management [Alex Stezycki]; Chapter - 11: Legal Risk Management [Dr Sam De Silva]; Chapter - 12: Climate Change Risk Management [Martin Massey]; Chapter - 13: Political Risk Management [Robert McKellar]; Chapter - 14: Country Risk Management [Nicki Kons]; Chapter - 15: Stakeholder Risk Management [Dr Lynda Bourne]; Chapter - 16: Ethics in Risk Management [Giusi Meloni]; Chapter - 17: Risk Management in International Development Cooperation [Magda Stepanyan]; Section - TWO: CROSS-CUTTING DISCIPLINES; Chapter - 18: Risk Culture [Alex Hindson]; Chapter - 19: Risk-Based Decision Making [Keith Smith]; Chapter - 20: Risk Leadership in Complexity [Dr Richard Barber]; Chapter - 21: Resilience [Dr Erica Seville]; Chapter - 22: Communicating Uncertainty [Professor Veronica Bowman OBE]; Chapter - 23: Organisational Change Management and Risk [Dr Ruth Murray-Webster]; Chapter - Epilogue: The Future of Risk Management [Dr David Hillson]
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Handbook of Compliance
Book SynopsisCompliance has become key to our contemporary markets, societies, and modes of governance across a variety of public and private domains. While this has stimulated a rich body of empirical and practical expertise on compliance, thus far, there has been no comprehensive understanding of what compliance is or how it influences various fields and sectors. The academic knowledge of compliance has remained siloed along different disciplinary domains, regulatory and legal spheres, and mechanisms and interventions. This handbook bridges these divides to provide the first one-stop overview of what compliance is, how we can best study it, and the core mechanisms that shape it. Written by leading experts, chapters offer perspectives from across law, regulatory studies, management science, criminology, economics, sociology, and psychology. This volume is the definitive and comprehensive account of compliance.Trade Review'This Handbook is an indispensable resource for academics and practitioners interested in compliance and ethics. The book assembles an impressive array of leading experts who tackle critical issues from a variety of perspectives. It is essential reading for those interested in controlling organizational misconduct.' Jennifer Arlen, New York University School of Law, editor of The Research Handbook on Corporate Crime and Financial Misdealing'This Handbook is a gold mine for those serious about comprehending the complexities of compliance in building more effective governance and more decent, less dominating, societies.' John Braithwaite, RegNet, Australia National University, author of Responsive Regulation and Crime, Shame and Integration'It turns out there is a solid 'science of compliance,' and it is represented instructively in this thoroughgoing volume.' Robert Cialdini, Psychology and Marketing, Arizona State University, author of Influence and Pre-suasion'Students, scholars and policy makers have good reason to be grateful to van Rooij and Sokol for assembling in one place so much of what needs to be known about regulation. This rich panoply of paradigms and perspectives collects outstanding work with which to understand the persistent struggle to move beyond ceremonial compliance and actually align performance with legally mandated requirements.' Susan S. Silbey, Sociology and Anthropology, Sloan School of Management, MIT, author of The Common Place of Law'Utilizing a broad brush in thinking about compliance, van Rooij and Sokol have brought together an interdisciplinary who's who of thought leaders who tackle essential issues of conceptualization, operationalization and measurement, and the mechanisms that shape compliance.' Sally S. Simpson, Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland, author of Corporate Crime, Law, and Social Control'This sweeping book is an invaluable compendium of key insights gleaned from hundreds of studies on all aspects of compliance. Tapping into scholarship from a wide array of domains, the authors strip away disciplinary jargon and provide structure to enable readers of all backgrounds to learn how government and private-sector rules are established, monitored, and enforced.' Michael Toffel, Technology and Operations Management, Harvard Business SchoolTable of ContentsPart I. Compliance Concepts and Approaches; Part II. Deterrence and Incapacitation; Part III. Incentives; Part IV. Legitimacy and Social Norms; Part V. Capacity and Opportunity; Part VI. Compliance and Cognition; Part VII. Management and Organizational Processes; Part VIII. Measuring and Evaluating Compliance; Part IX. Analysis of Particular Fields.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Risk Analysis in Building Fire Safety Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book bridges the gap between risk assessment and fire safety engineering like few other resources. As all required knowledge for Probability and Statistics for Fire Engineering is included in the preliminary chapters, the book is suitable for teaching Fire Engineering components in a wide range of engineering courses for senior graduates and for postgraduate students of Fire Engineering. It will also serve as a comprehensive reference for professionals. This book describes the theory and the models involved in risk analysis, and includes case studies of multiple fire scenarios. Building fire safety and human behavioural responses to these scenarios show the benefits of risk-based fire safety design.Table of ContentsGeneral description of building fires, elements of probability theory; BETA reliability index; the Monte Carlo method; event and fault trees; performance based optimal design; risk analysis of fire initiation; personal factors in a fire; probabilistic modelling of barrier resistance; a stochastic fire growth model; a stochastic model of smoke spread; a stochastic model for human behaviour; performance assessment of fire safety systems; stochastic modelling of fire brigade response; Case study: risk analysis of an assembly hall; Case study: the building at 140 William Street
£45.99
Cambridge University Press Extreme Events
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Human Factors in SafetyCritical Systems
Book SynopsisSafety-critical systems are found in almost every sector of industry. Faults in these systems will result in a breach of safe operating conditions and exposure to the possible risk of major loss of life or catastrophic damage to plant, equipment or the environment. An understanding of the basis for the functioning of these systems is therefore vital to all involved in their operation. In particular, the interaction of the disciplines of software engineering, safety engineering, human factors and safety management is a total process whose entirety is not widely understood by those working in any of the individual fields. This book will redress that problem by providing an introduction to each constituent part with a cohesive structure and overview of the whole subject. It will be of interest to engineers, managers, students and anyone with responsibilities in these areas.Trade ReviewA very good textbook for the learner.Health and Safety at Work'Timely and exciting! The text is clear and avoids jargon and cliches.'OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, JULY '97' Written in clear simple language'Safety management ' I found the book highly resdable and well edited'' This book will form a useful addition to any human factors library'Trans IChemETable of ContentsPart One: Safety-critical Systems and Human Reliability; Introducing Safety-critical Systems, Causes of Human Error, Human Reliability Assessment - Methods and Techniques; Part Two: Human-Computer Interaction; Introduction to HCI in Safety-critical Systems; Human Factors in the Specification of Safety-critical Systems; Design of HCI; Training and Support in the Operational Context; Design for Abnormal Situations; Part Three: Socio-Technical Considerations; Socio-Technical Issues in the Development Life Cycle; Social Factors in Safety-critical Systems; Violations - Causes, Costs and Cures; Learning from Incidents at Work; The Treatment of Human Factors in Safety Cases; Appendix: Standards and Legislation
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Taylor & Francis Safety Theater
Book SynopsisHow is it possible that the desire for a perfectly safe world with perfectly safe workplaces helps generate the opposite? Safety Theater shows how our desire for perfection drives compliance clutter, inauthentic relationships with work-as-done, and new kinds of accidents. Written by the leading global voice of safety innovation today, Safety Theater takes us back to the Enlightenment and its aspiration towards a perfectible world through rationality and science, and how, by separating severity from injury rates two centuries later, we hit our targets but miss the point. This hopeful, forward-looking book is the final instalment of a three-part series on the effects of âneoliberalism,â which promotes the role of the private sector in the economy.Showcasing a more caring kind of capitalism â where free markets are free in a frame, where horizontal coordination replaces hierarchical control, where shareholders are not the only stakeholders, and where value and prosperity are assessed in terms other than merely economic ones â the book platforms much of what is now known as âsafety differentlyâ, and also allows us to think differently about our capacity to manage complexity (including its possible drift toward failure) and see our fellow human beings as resources for solutions, not as problems to control. Safety Theater introduces the socio-economic success and value system that distinguish Rhineland economies from Anglo ones. It explains how complexity can never be governed through hierarchy and compliance, but necessarily requires trust, horizontal coordination, and offers a vision of humanity richer than Anglo-style capitalism can offer, and examines how Rhineland thinking values tripartite consultation (between workers, employers and government) in ways that can help stem the worst effects of free market policy making on the compliance clutter and drift into failure as detailed in the previous two volumes in this trilogy.Dekkerâs work, from his debut Field Guide to Understanding Human Error in 2001 to his recent Random Noise, has always challenged readers to embrace more humane, empowering ways to think about work and its quality and safety. In Safety Theater, Dekker extends his reach once again, writing for all managers, board members, organization leaders, consultants, practitioners, researchers, lecturers, students and investigators curious to understand the genuine nature of organizational and safety performance.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Safety Accidents in Risky Industries
Book SynopsisThis text introduces bad events (incidents and accidents) named as metaphors. The metaphors, called as safety animals, are named as black swan, gray rhino, gray swans, and invisible gorilla.The book analyzes incidents and accidents from the context of the safety management system in the risky industries including aviation, nuclear, chemical, oil, and petroleum. It further uses mathematical analysis of these events (through statistics and probabilities) and presents preventive and corrective measures in dealing with the same.It comprehensively covers important topics including real-time monitoring, reverse stress testing, change management, predictive maintenance, management system, contingency plans, human factors, behavioral safety, anticipatory failure determination, resilience engineering (RE), resilience management (RM), Swiss cheese model, and probability distribution.Aimed at professionals working in the fields of health and safety, quTable of Contents1. Philosophy of Science as Introduction. 2. The Black Swan events. 3. Analysis of the “Fat-tails” in Safety. 4. What to do with BSe in the Risky Industry?. 5. The Gray Rhino events. 6. Specifics of GRe in Risky Industry. 7. The Invisible Gorilla. 8. Other “Safety Animals”. 9. How to fight “Safety Animals”?. 10. Top Management and “Safety Animals”. 11. Final Words.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Information Technology Security and Risk
Book SynopsisInformation Technology Security and Risk Management: Inductive Cases for Information Security is a compilation of cases that examine recent developments and issues that are relevant to IT security managers, risk assessment and management, and the broader topic of IT security in the 21st century. As the title indicates, the cases are written and analyzed inductively, which is to say that the authors allowed the cases to speak for themselves, and lead where they would, rather than approach the cases with presuppositions or assumptions regarding what the case should be about. In other words, the authors were given broad discretion to interpret a case in the most interesting and relevant manner possible; any given case may be about many things, depending on the perspective adopted by the reader, and many different lessons may be learned. The inductive approach of these cases reflects the design philosophy of the advanced IT Security and Risk Management course w
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Think Risk
Book SynopsisRisk is the single most prevalent and enduring factor that influences every individual, organization, and society. People often seek protection from negative risk events, but also seek to take advantage of opportunities arising from positive risk events. We may feel overwhelmed by messages encountered in daily interactions with media and society, contributing to a sense of ambiguity over how to act in response to risk-related information and misinformation. We seek to leverage evidence and reason to find our own balance between both positive and negative outcomes in an uncertain world. This groundbreaking book delivers practical concepts and tools that empower readers to leverage innovations in risk science to improve their abilities to interpret, assess, communicate, and handle risk. It provides a practical non-quantitative approach to understanding the risk and making better decisions involving risk. Think RISK covers several key themes in risk science: a) the main goals anTable of ContentsPreface , Rule 1: Risk is the single most constant and enduring factor in our lives and professions , 1 The heart of risk science makes sense , 2 We can agree to disagree on risk and uncertainty , 3 Risk is about knowledge, Rule 2: We do have some control, but not full control. When we accept this, we can actively manage that risk., 4 You have some control., 5 Risk is not objective., 6 We are all biased., 7 The message matters, 8 Risk is not just about dollars., Rule 3: Risk can be a good thing., 9 To manage risk is to balance the positive and the negative., 10 Risk management is worth the time and energy., 11 To manage risk is for our own benefit., 12 Piecing it all together: Examples of the risk science process, 13 Conclusions
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Taylor & Francis Ltd What Every Engineer Should Know About Risk
Book SynopsisCompletely updated, this new edition uniquely explains how to assess and handle technical risk, schedule risk, and cost risk efficiently and effectively for complex systems that include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. It enables engineering professionals to anticipate failures and highlight opportunities to turn failure into success through the systematic application of Risk Engineering. What Every Engineer Should Know About Risk Engineering and Management, Second Edition discusses Risk Engineering and how to deal with System Complexity and Engineering Dynamics, as it highlights how AI can present new and unique ways that failures can take place. The new edition extends the term Risk Engineering introduced by the first edition, to Complex Systems in the new edition. The book also relates Decision Tree which was explored in the first edition to Fault Diagnosis in the new edition and introduces new chapters on System Complexity, AI, and Causal RiskTable of Contents1. Risk Engineering - Dealing with System Complexity and Engineering Dynamics. 2. Risk Identification - Understanding the Limits of Engineering Designs. 3. Risk Assessment - Extending Murphy’s Law. 4. Design for Risk Engineering - The Art of War Against Failures. 5. Risk Acceptability - Uncertainty in Perspective. 6. From Risk Engineering to Risk Management. 7. Cost Risk - Interacting with Engineering Economy. 8. Schedule Risk - Identifying and Controlling Critical Paths. 9. Integrated Risk Management and Computer Simulation.
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CRC Press Advanced Manufacturing Operations Technologies
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Singapore Inc. A Century of Business Success in Global Markets
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CRC Press HighActivity Nuclear Waste Management
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Flaw of Averages
Book SynopsisA must-read for anyone who makes business decisions that have a major financial impact Tomorrow's stock price, next month's sales, next year's costs these are all numbers we don't know yet. Yet everyday, we base our personal and business plans on these kinds of uncertainties.Table of ContentsForeword xv Preface xvii Acknowledgments xxi Introduction Connecting the Seat of the Intellect to the Seat of the Pants 1You cannot learn to ride a bicycle from a book,and I claim the same is true for coping with uncertainty. Paradoxically, this book attempts to dowhat it claims is impossible. Foundations Part 1 The Big Picture 9 Chapter 1 The Flaw of Averages 11In planning for the future, uncertain outcomes are often replaced with single, so-called average numbers. This leads to a class of systematic errors that I call the Flaw of Averages, which explains among other things why forecasts are always wrong. Chapter 2 The Fall of the Algebraic Curtain and Rise of the Flaw of Averages 22The electronic spreadsheet brought the power of business modeling to tens of millions. In so doing, it also paved the way for an epidemic of the Flaw of Averages. Chapter 3 Mitigating the Flaw of Averages 26New technologies are illuminating uncertainty much as the lightbulb illuminates darkness. Probability Management is a scientific approach to harnessing these developments to cure the Flaw of Averages. Chapter 4 The Wright Brothers Versus the Wrong Brothers 34The success of the Wright Brothers’ airplane was the result of carefully constructed models that they tested in their wind tunnel. Analogous models ca help us manage uncertainty and risk, but as we saw in the financial crash of 2008, models can also be used to obfuscate. Chapter 5 The Most Important Instrument in the Cockpit 40The proper use of models, like the instruments in an airplane, is not obvious. Part 2 Five Basic Mindles for Uncertainty 45 Chapter 6 Mindles are to Minds What Handles are to Hands 49Just as industrial designers develop handles to help us grasp the power of physics with our hands, informational designers develop Mindles (first syllable rhymes with “mind”) to help us grasp the power of information with our minds. Section 2will provide some important Mindles for grasping uncertainty. Chapter 7 Mindle 1: Uncertainty Versus Risk 52These two concepts are often used interchangeably but they shouldn’t be. Uncertainty is an objective feature of the universe, whereas risk is in the eye of the beholder. Chapter 8 Mindle 2: An Uncertain Number Is a Shape 55Even graduates of statistics courses have a hard time visualizing uncertainty. A shape in the form of a simple bar graph, called the histogram, does the trick. Try running a simulation in your head or better yet, on your web browser at FlawOfAverages.com. Chapter 9 Mindle 3: Combinations of Uncertain Numbers 67When uncertain numbers are added or averaged, the chance of extreme events goes down. I cover a case study in the film industry. Chapter 10 I Come to Bury Sigma, Not to Praise it 78Just as the height and weight of a criminal suspect have been superseded by surveillance videos and DNA samples, sigma is pushing obsolescence. Chapter 11 Mindle 4: Terri Dial and the Drunk in the Road 83A banking executive discovers the Strong Form of the Flaw of Averages: Average inputs don’t always result in average outputs. Designing an incentive plan around your average employee is systematically erroneous. Chapter 12 Who Was Jensen and Why Wasn’t He Equal? 91The Nuts and Bolts of the Strong Form of the Flaw of AveragesThis chapter shows how to identify the Flaw of Averages before it occurs by understanding your options and restrictions. Chapter 13 Mindle 5: Interrelated Uncertainties 98Interrelated uncertainties are at the heart of modern portfolio theory. They are best understood in terms of scatter plots. Part 3 Decisions and Information 109 Chapter 14 Decision Trees 111Decision trees are a powerful Mindle for thinking through decisions in the face of uncertainty. Chapter 15 The Value of Information Because There Isn’t Anything Else 118The flip side of decision trees. Information is the complement of uncertainty. What is it worth to find things out? Part 4 The Seven Deadly Sins of Averaging 127 Chapter 16 The Seven Deadly Sins of Averaging 129So here are the Seven Deadly Sins, all eleven of them. And the twelfth deadly sin is believing we won’t discover even more tomorrow. Chapter 17 The Flaw of Extremes 133Viewing uncertainties solely in terms of nonaverage outcomes also leads to devastatingly wrong answers and policy decisions. Chapter 18 Simpson’s Paradox 139Imagine a weight loss treatment that makes people lose weight on average, unless they are either male or female, in which case it makes them gain weight on average. Chapter 19 The Scholtes Revenue Fallacy 142Suppose you have various product lines with different unit sales. The average unit sales times the average profit per unit might be positive while your average profit might be negative. Chapter 20 Taking Credit for Chance Occurrences 147If you execute a marketing campaign and make a bunch of sales, how do you know the increase wasn’t just by chance? Applications Part 5 The Flaw of Averages in Finance 155 Chapter 21 Your Retirement Portfolio 157If your retirement fund will last you 20 years given average returns, then you are as likely as not to suffer financial ruin before you get there. Chapter 22 The Birth of Portfolio Theory: The Age of Covariance 163Harry Markowitz started a revolution in finance in the early 1950s by explicitly recognizing risk/return trade-offs. Chapter 23 When Harry Met Bill(y) 169Bill Sharpe extended the work of Markowitz and brought it into widespread practice. Chapter 24 Mindles for the Financial Planning Client 175How the pros explain this stuff to their clients. Chapter 25 Options: Profiting from Uncertainty 181Options allow us to exploit uncertainty through an understanding of the Strong Form of the Flaw of Averages. Chapter 26 When Fischer and Myron Met Bob: Option Theory 192The theory of three economists led to the trillion-dollar derivatives industry. Chapter 27 Prices, Probabilities, and Predictions 200The new phenomenon of prediction markets is changing the way we perceive and report uncertain events, such as political races. Part 6 Real Finance 213 Chapter 28 Holistic Versus Hole-istic 215When people invest in portfolios of oil exploration sites, they often use the hole-istic approach. That is, they rank the places to drill hole by hole, then start at the top and go down the list until they run out of money. This ignores the holistic effects of portfolios. Chapter 29 Real Portfolios at Shell 222For several years, Shell has been using Probability Management to manage its portfolios of petroleum exploration sites in a more holistic manner. Chapter 30 Real Options 228An example of a real option is a gas well in which you have the choice of whether or not to pump depending on the price of gas. Chapter 31 Some Gratuitous Inflammatory Remarks on the Accounting Industry 236You can’t rely on accountants to detect risks because generally accepted accounting principles are built on the Flaw of Averages. Part 7 The Flaw of Averages in Supply Chains 245 Chapter 32 The DNA of Supply Chains 247The inventory problem introduced in Chapter 1 is at the heart of all supply chains. Chapter 33 A Supply Chain of DNA 254When stocking out is not an option. Chapter 34 Cawlfield’s Principle 257A manager at Olin creates a simulation to get two divisions of his organization to work as a team and discovers a general principle in the process. Part 8 The Flaw of Averages and Some Hot Button Issues 263 Chapter 35 The Statistical Research Group of World War II 265The exciting environment in which my father became a statistician. Chapter 36 Probability and the War on Terror 272Two inescapable statistical trademarks of the war on terror are the problem of false positives and implications of Markov chains. Chapter 37 The Flaw of Averages and Climate Change 289The earth’s average temperature may actually be going down, not up, but you won’t be happy when you find out why. The Flaw of Averages permeates this issue. Chapter 38 The Flaw of Averages in Health Care 299Treating the average patient is not healthy. Chapter 39 Sex and the Central Limit Theorem 307Women have a diversified portfolio of two X chromosomes, whereas men have only one. Apparently it makes a difference. Probability Management Part 9 Toward a Cure for the Flaw of Averages 317 Chapter 40 The End of Statistics as You Were Taught It 319The ninetheenth-century statisticians confirmed their theories by simulating uncertainty with dice, cards, and numbered balls. Today, computerized dice, cards, and balls are bypassing the very theories they were trying to confirm. Chapter 41 Visualization 324Visual statistics provides a window into distributions. You need to see it to appreciate it. Chapter 42 Interactive Simulation: A New Lightbulb 328Imagine simulating 100,000 rolls of a die before your finger leaves the Enter key. A new technology does for probability distributions what the spreadsheet did for numbers. Chapter 43 Scenario Libraries: The Power Grid 332New data structures allow the results of simulations to be added together like numbers, providing a more practical approach to enterprisewide risk models. Chapter 44 The Fundamental Identity of SLURP Algebra 341This looks like math. Feel free to skip it. Chapter 45 Putting It into Practice 343The technology surrounding Probability Management is improving fast, and recent breakthroughs promises to make it more accessible than ever. Chapter 46 The CPO: Managing Probability Management 354The CPO must strike the correct balance between transparency of presentation, data collection, and statistical rigor. Chapter 47 A Posthumous Visit by My Father 364Some comments from the hereafter. Red Word Glossary 367 Notes 371 About the Author 382 Index 383
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Operational Risk Management
Book SynopsisOpRisk Awards 2020 Book of the Year Winner!The Authoritative Guide to the Best Practices in Operational Risk Management Operational Risk Management offers a comprehensive guide that contains a review of the most up-to-date and effective operational risk management practices in the financial services industry. The book provides an essential overview of the current methods and best practices applied in financial companies and also contains advanced tools and techniques developed by the most mature firms in the field. The author explores the range of operational risks such as information security, fraud or reputation damage and details how to put in place an effective program based on the four main risk management activities: risk identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation and risk monitoring. The book also examines some specific types of operational risks that rank high on many firms' risk registers. Drawing on the author's extensive experience working with and advising financial companies, Operational Risk Management is written both for those new to the discipline and for experienced operational risk managers who want to strengthen and consolidate their knowledge.Table of ContentsAbout the Author xi Foreword xiii Preface xv Introduction xix PART ONE Risk Identification 1 CHAPTER 1 Risk Identification Tools 3 CHAPTER 2 Scenario Identification Process 13 CHAPTER 3 Risk Definition and Taxonomy 19 CHAPTER 4 Risk Connectivity and Risk Networks 29 PART TWO Risk Assessment 35 CHAPTER 5 Risk Appetite 37 CHAPTER 6 Risk and Control Self-Assessments 51 CHAPTER 7 Scenario Assessment 63 CHAPTER 8 Regulatory Capital and Modeling 77 PART THREE Risk Mitigation 93 CHAPTER 9 Operational Risk Governance 95 CHAPTER 10 Risk Mitigation 105 CHAPTER 11 Root Cause Analysis and Action Plans 115 CHAPTER 12 Conduct and Culture 119 PART FOUR Risk Monitoring 127 CHAPTER 13 Incident Data Collection 129 CHAPTER 14 Key Risk Indicators 141 CHAPTER 15 Risk Reporting 157 CHAPTER 16 Valuable ORM 171 PART FIVE Rising Operational Risks 179 CHAPTER 17 Project Risk Management 181 CHAPTER 18 Information Security Risks 193 CHAPTER 19 Operational Risks in Cryptocurrencies 207 CHAPTER 20 Resilience and Reputation 221 Conclusion 231 Index 235
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Palgrave Macmillan Corporate Governance
Book SynopsisCorporate Governance is a text which considers the problems surrounding governance and proposes solutions to help restore investor confidence in the corporate world.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART I: THE FUNCTION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Governance Defined The Unique Structure of Corporations Accountability and the Need for Corporate Governance Elements of Governance Corporate Accountability The Role of Board Directors and Executive Management The Role of Financial Control, Risk Management and Internal Audit The Role of Legal Counsel External Accountability The Role of Regulators The Role of Rating Agencies The Role of External Auditors Protecting Internal and External Stakeholders Employees and Retirees Shareholders Creditors PART II: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PROBLEMS: COMMON FAILURES IN THE GOVERNANCE PROCESS Failure of Board Directors and Executive Management Failure of Internal Controls Failure of Corporate Policies Failure of External Controls The Impact of Governance Problems on Corporate Operations Reputational Damage Early Financial Problems Growing Financial Distress Studies in Flawed Governance Governance Problems in Practice PART III: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REFORMS Strengthening the Governance Process Internal Reforms External Reforms Improving Corporate Ethics Defining and Enforcing Ethical Corporate Behaviour Aligning Internal and External Stakeholder Interests in Practice Summary and Conclusions The Future of Corporate Governance References and Index
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Advantage Media Group The Investment Revolution
Book SynopsisAchieving financial freedom so that you can retire and live life on your own terms is the goal of every working person. To do so, thousands of people turn to investment advisors for advice and guidance. The problem is that many advisors work for a particular bank or financial advisor firm, and they are obligated to sell only investments and services that are unique to their financial institution. That is why it is so important to have Senior Investment Advisor, Francis Gingras Roy, on your side. Francis has made the Wealth Professional Canada's Top 50 Advisor list in both 2020 and 2021, and was named a 5-Star Advisor in 2021. He was also named one of Quebec's Top Wealth Advisors 2022 by the Globe and Mail, in partnership with SHOOK Research. As Francis's current clients can attest to, he is a wealth of knowledge and offers unbiased guidance.In this book, you'll read about Francis's humble beginnings while growing up, you can get to know him. You will also learn how, as a Wealth Management Advisor with more than fifteen years of experience, his tireless work ethic and quenchless thirst for financial knowledge has made him a sought-after investor by both potential clients and individuals wanting to join his team. You will then delve into topics that are rarely covered by financial investment books, such as: Common risks to retirement investing and financial freedom that many people overlook Understanding ESGEnvironmental, Social, and Governance practices and investing which is fast becoming a critical factor in the investment world Investment Bias, and how it affects all investors A brief history and an understanding of cryptocurrency The importance of having a written financial plan The power of compounding interest An overview of traditional investment vehicles and Francis's recommendations And much more! The financial topics covered are illustrated with charts to give readers a real-world picture. There are also lined pages at the end of the financial chapters where readers can write out their thoughts on what they have learned, and what their future financial steps might be.After reading this book, you will have greater insights and understanding of financial topics that are all too often underreported, while getting to know the man behind the words. You can consider this to be an investment in yourself and in your financial future!
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The Liffey Press Oops! Why Things Go Wrong: Understanding and
Book SynopsisIn this ground-breaking book, Niall Downey – a cardio-thoracic surgeon who retrained to become a commercial airline pilot – uses his expertise in medicine and aviation to explore the critical issue of managing human error. With further examples from business, politics, sport, technology, the civil service and other fields, Downey makes a powerful case that by following some clear guidelines any organisation can greatly reduce the incidence and impact of human error.While acknowledging that in our fast-paced world getting things wrong is impossible to avoid completely, Downey offers a strategy based on current best practice that can make a massive difference. He concludes with an easy to use, aviation-style Safety Management System that can be hugely helpful in avoiding preventable catastrophes in organizations of all kinds.An acknowledged expert in error management, Niall Downey advises governments, major corporations and the health industry on how to develop a systemic approach to controlling for human imperfection. Arguing that prevention is far preferable to denying responsibility after the fact, he gave an influential TEDx talk outlining how healthcare could use aviation's experience to reduce tragic outcomes and improve patient safety.Oops! Why Things Go Wrong seeks to understand and navigate error. It shows how we have become particularly vulnerable to blunders due to new technologies and today’s pressurised work environments. But it also shows how we can fight back against our own inherent fallibility to live in a safer and less error-strewn world.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Come Fly with Me! Chapter 2. It’s Not Your Fault! Chapter 3. A Good Sport. Chapter 4. Blues and Twos. Chapter 5. Where There’s Muck, There’s Money. Chapter 6. Your Good Health! Chapter 7. Political Science..? Chapter 8. “Move Fast and Break Things” – Will We Ever Learn? Chapter 9. Are We Ready to Accept Error Yet or Is That Fake News..? Chapter 10. Tripwires and Safety Nets.
£21.80
Taylor & Francis Ltd Risk Governance: Coping with Uncertainty in a
Book Synopsis'Risk Governance is a tour de force. Every risk manager, every risk analyst, every risk researcher must read this book - it is the demarcation point for all further advances in risk policy and risk research. Renn provides authoritative guidance on how to manage risks based on a definitive synthesis of the research literature. The skill with which he builds practical recommendations from solid science is unprecedented.'Thomas Dietz, Director, Environmental Science and Policy Program, Michigan State University, USA 'A masterpiece of new knowledge and wisdom with illustrative examples of tested applications to realworld cases. The book is recommendable also to interested students in different disciplines as a timely textbook on 'risk beyond risk'.'Norio Okada, Full Professor and Director at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute (DPRI), Kyoto University, Japan 'There are classic environmental works such as The Tragedy of the Commons by Hardin, Risk Society by Beck, The Theory of Communicative Action by Habermas, and the seminal volumes by Ostrom on governing the commons. Renn's book fits right into this series of important milestones of environmental studies.'Jochen Jaeger, Professor at Concordia University, Montreal, Canada 'Risk Governance provides a valuable survey of the whole field of risk and demonstrates how scientific, economic, political and civil society actors can participate in inclusive risk governance.'Jobst Conrad, Senior Scientist, Social Science Research Center Berlin, Germany 'Renn offers a remarkably fair-minded and systematic approach to bringing together the diverse fields that have something to say about 'risk'. Risk Governance moves us along the path from the noisy, formative stage of thinking about risk to one with a stronger empirical, theoretical, and analytical foundation.'Baruch Fischhoff, PhD, Howard Heinz University Professor, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA 'I cannot describe how impressed I am at the breadth and coherence of Renn's career's work! Written with remarkable clarity and minimal technical jargon... [this] should be required reading in risk courses!' John Graham, former director of the Harvard Risk Center and former deputy director of the Office of Budget and Management of the Unites States Administration This book, for the first time, brings together and updates the groundbreaking work of renowned risk theorist and researcher Ortwin Renn, integrating the major disciplinary concepts of risk in the social, engineering and natural sciences. The book opens with the context of risk handling before flowing through the core topics of assessment, evaluation, perception, management and communication, culminating in a look at the transition from risk management to risk governance and a glimpse at a new understanding of risk in (post)modern societies.Trade Review'The volume's major strength is its excellent knowledge about and critical evaluation of the classical fields within risk research; risk analysis, risk perception, risk evaluation, risk management and risk communication. Within these fields, there are few researchers that can match Renn's competence.' 'An impressive work almost with the character of an encyclopaedia of recent discussions within the broad, complex and heterogeneous field of risk research. Throughout, novices as well as experienced risk researchers get the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the risk field and of societal efforts towards managing these complexities called risk.' Acta Sociologica 'This work is invaluable as a reference and will provide many hours of instructive and pleasurable reading. It is highly recommended.' Natural Hazards '[O]n the frontier of thinking about risk' World Future Review 'The book builds up to an up-to-date and definitely the best treatise on the subject...this is a must for all those who are concerned with the subject of risk in any way and there is no doubt that this is one of the several excellent title full of information that Earthscan has brought out for the public at large.' Krishna B. Misra, International Performability Engineering.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. What Is Risk? 3.Pre-assessment 4. Appraisal 5. Risk Perception 6. Risk Evaluation 7. Risk Management 8. Risk Communication 9. Risk Participation 10. The Social and Political Context of Risk Governance 11. Conclusions
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG HR Leadership During Bankruptcy and Organizational Change: A Practical Guide
Book SynopsisThis book guides human resource managers and professionals on how to manage organizations and its employees through bankruptcy and organizational change. While many books on bankruptcy are written from the perspective of bankruptcy attorneys and bankers, this book focuses on the employee communication and organizational aspects of bankruptcy from an HR and C-Suite perspective. It provides a deep understanding of the impact of bankruptcy on organizations and how to manage communication and employee engagement during this transition. The book also provides valuable and practical checklists and templates for employee communiqués, frequently asked questions, and preparing court-ordered information.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Types of Corporate Bankruptcies.- Chapter 2. Understanding How the Company Got Here and the Importance of Employee Engagement.- Chapter 3. Creating an Effective Employee Retention Plan.- Chapter 4. A Bankruptcy’s Effect on Benefits and the Barrage of Information Requests.- Chapter 5. Embarking on Change.- Chapter 6. Bold Communication.- Chapter 7. Bold Leadership.- Chapter 8. Be Mindful of You.- Chapter 9. Lessons Learned.- Chapter 10. Some Final Thoughts.
£62.99
Asian Development Bank Assessing the Enabling Environment for Disaster
Book SynopsisThis diagnostics toolkit is designed to help countries assess the financial management of disaster risk and to provide a basis for them to enhance financial resilience through insurance and other risk transfer instruments.Disasters damage and destroy infrastructure and disrupt economic activities and services, potentially delaying long-term development and hampering efforts to reduce poverty in the region. Countries require a strong enabling environment for disaster risk financing to ensure the timely availability of post-disaster funding. In the report, the framework examines the state of the enabling environment and incorporates lessons from country diagnostics assessments for Fiji, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
£18.95
Springer Verlag, Singapore Risk Management: Fundamentals, Theory, and
Book SynopsisThis book outlines risk management theory systematically and comprehensively while distinguishing it from academic fields such as insurance theory. In addition, the book builds a risk financing theory that is independent of insurance theory.Until now, risk management (RM) theory has been discussed while the framework of the theory has remained unclear. However, this book, unlike previous books of this type, provides risk management theory after presenting a framework for it. Enterprise risk management (ERM) is seen differently depending on one’s position. For accountants, it is a means for internal control to prevent accounting fraud, whereas for financial institutions, it quantifies the risk that administrators can take to meet supervisory standards. Therefore, most of the ERM outlines are written to suit the intended uses or topics, with no systematic RM overviews. This book discusses a systematic RM theory linked to the framework of it, unlike previous books that were written according to topic.After the Enron scandal in December 2001 and WorldCom accounting fraud in June 2002, several laws were enacted or revised throughout the world, such as the SOX Act(Sarbanes-Oxley Act) in the United States and the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law and Companies Act in Japan. In this process, the COSO(Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of Treadway Commission) published their ERM framework, while the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) published their RM framework. The author believes that the competition between these frameworks was an opportunity to systematize RM theory and greatly develop it as an independent discipline from insurance. On the other hand, the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011, caused enormous losses. Also, because pandemics and cyber risks are increasing, businesses must have a comprehensive and systematic ERM for these risks associated with their business activitiesTable of ContentsTable of contents 2 List of Figures and Tables Foreword 14 Part 1 - General Theory of Risk Management 16 Chapter 1 The concept of risk and corporate risk 17 1. The concept of risk 17 (1) Risk in insurance 17 (2) Deviation from expected value 18 (3) Black Swan 19 2. Classification by insurance potential 19 (1) Pure risk and speculative risk 19 (2) Static risk and dynamic risk 20 3. Corporate risk types 20 (1) Market risk 21 (2) Credit risk 23 (3) Operational risk 27 Chapter 2 Corporate risk management and related fields 31 1. Risk management 31 2. Corporate risk management 32 3. Crisis management 36 4. Business continuity plan 38 5. Business continuity management 43 Chapter 3 Accounting Fraud and Internal Control 46 1. Frequent accounting fraud 46 (1) Enron 46 (2) WorldCom 49 (3) Cockroach theory 50 2. SOX act 51 3. Companies act 53 4. Japanese version of the SOX Act (Financial Instruments and Exchange Act) 54 5. Companies act and Japanese SOX act 55 Chapter 4 COSO-ERM framework 58 1. COSO Organization 58 2. Internal control framework 58 3. COSO-ERM framework 63 (1) ERM framework establishment 63 (2) Definition of ERM 65 (3) Features of COSO-ERM 65 (4) COSO-ERM objective categories 67 (5) COSO-ERM basic components 68 (6) Effectiveness and limitations of COSO ERM 69 4. COSO-ERM (2017) 71 (1) Outline of COSO-ERM (2017) 71 (2) Main COSO-ERM (2017) revisions 75 (3) Relationship with internal control of COSO-ERM (2017) 78 Chapter 5 ISO RM Framework 79 1. ISO organizations and risk management standards 79 2. Risk and risk management definitions 80 3. ISO 31000 system 81 4. Principles (ISO 31000:2018) 83 5. Framework (ISO 31000:2018) 85 6. Processes (ISO 31000:2018) 87 7. Features of ISO 31000 90 Chapter 6 Risk Assessment 92 1. Risk assessment overview 92 2. Risk assessment technique 93 3. Risk identification 94 4. Risk analysis 95 (1) Overview of risk analysis 95 (2) Consequence analysis 97 (3) Scenario analysis 97 (4) Quantitative risk analysis indicators 103 (5) Risk curve 104 (6) Risk matrix 105 5. Risk evaluation 106 6. Risk communication 109 Chapter 7 VaR (Value at Risk) 112 1. Probability 112 (1) Concept of probability 112 (2) Variance and standard deviation 114 2. Value at Risk 119 (1) VaR concept 119 (2) Origin and development of VaR 120 (3) VaR measurement method 122 (4) Limits of VaR 124 3. Expected loss and unexpected loss 125 4. VaR by risk type 126 5. Stress test 127 Part II Risk Financing 129 Chapter 8 Risk Treatment and ART 130 1. Risk treatment overview 130 2. Risk treatment measures 131 (1) Risk treatment measures overview 131 (2) Risk control 133 (3) Risk Financing 134 3. ART and risk financing 136 4. Financial market 141 5. Impact of ARTs on finances 142 Chapter 9 Limitations of insurance as a risk financing tool 146 1. Insurance and risk financing 146 2. Insurable interest and insurance 147 (1) Insurable interest and prohibition of gain 147 (2) Relationship between insurable value and sum insured 149 (3) Subrogation 151 3. Insurance Crisis in the United States 153 (1) The start of the insurance crisis in the United States 153 (2) Underwriting cycle 154 (3) Cash flow underwriting 155 (4) Punitive damages 156 (5) PL (Products Liability) lawsuit 158 (6) Court system 159 Chapter 10 Captive Insurers and Finite Insurance 162 1. Captive insurance companies 162 (1) Definition of a captive insurance company 162 (2) Captive insurance companies types 163 (3) Japanese operating companies and captive insurance companies 167 (4) Benefits of captive insurance companies 170 2. Finite insurance 171 Chapter 11 Contingent capital 176 1. Contingent capital overview 176 2. Contingent Debt 177 (1) Commitment line 177 (2) Contingent loan 181 3. Contingent Equity 182 (1) Contingent equity (CoCo bond) 182 (2) Contingent surplus notes and contingent equity puts 185 Chapter 12 Securitization and Insurance Linked Securities 188 1. Asset-backed securities 188 2. Real estate securitization 189 3. Securitization of receivables 190 4. Securitization and the financial crisis 195 (1) Subprime loans 195 (2) CDS 197 (3) CDS and subprimes 199 5. Insurance Linked Securities 200 (1) The emergence of insurance-linked securities 200 (2) The mechanism of insurance-linked securities 204 (3) Trigger 206 6. Japan's earthquake insurance and ILS 208 Chapter 13 Insurance linked security types 224 1. Cat bonds 224 (1) Cat bond mechanism 224 (2) Cat bond effects 226 (3) Cat bond issuance example 228 2. Sidecar 234 3. ILW 236 4. Collateralized reinsurance 239 Chapter 14 Derivatives and Insurance Derivatives 241 1. Derivatives 241 (1) Overview of derivatives 241 (2) Futures 244 (3) Options 246 (4) Swap 251 2. Insurance derivatives 255 Chapter 15 Weather derivatives trading 259 1. Weather risk and companies 259 2. Weather derivatives 262 (1) Features of weather derivatives 262 (2) Types of weather derivatives 263 (3) Effects of weather derivatives 267 3. Weather derivatives trading 269 (1) CDD and HDD 269 (2) Listing of weather derivatives 270 4. Weather derivatives in Japan 271 5. Examples of weather derivative products 273 (1) Risk exchange transactions 273 (2) Non-life insurance company products 275 (Bibliography/Sources) 279
£62.99
Technics Publications LLC Introduction to Data Management Functions & Tools: IDMA 201 Course Textbook
Book SynopsisThis textbook is for the IDMA 201 course in the IDMA Associate Insurance Data Manager (AIDM) designation program. This course defines data management, describes the functions of data managers, provides the business case for data management and introduces the student to concepts and tools used by data managers. Whether you are an actuary, a claims professional, business analyst, or almost any of the other key functions, knowledge of data management can help you do your job better and help you prepare, understand, and protect the raw material -- the data -- so critical to your organisation. IDMA courses, workshops, and forums are highly recommended for a broad audience including new hires, IT and data modeling professionals who want to broaden their knowledge of the business side of insurance data management, anyone who manages and governs data in the industry (statistical, or management information data), and anyone who needs to use or communicate good quality data/information -- from actuaries to underwriters, and claims and analytics professionals. Students who complete the four IDMA-developed courses and successfully pass the examinations are awarded an Associate Insurance Data Manager (AIDM) designation. The IDMA courses may be taken in any order; there are no prerequisites. However, the courses are numbered to indicate a recommended sequence. For details on the designation requirements, please refer to the IDMA Website at www.IDMA.org.
£118.39
Pearson Education Limited Mastering Risk Management A practical guide to
Book Synopsis Tony Blunden is an Executive Director of Chase Cooper Limited, a risk management solutions company that provides solutions for enterprise risk including broad risk management approaches such as Sarbanes-Oxley. He heads its consultancy division and has worked with over 250 international organisations. During his over 30 years in risk management he has spoken at over 100 international conferences and contributed to a wide variety of publications, all on risk management. He is an Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, the Governance Institute. John Thirlwell has worked in financial services in the City of London, both an executive and non-executive director on banking and insurance boards for over 30 years. He is currently non-executive Chair of the Board of a consumer credit company and a board adviser Table of ContentsPart 1: SETTING THE SCENE: what is Risk management? 1. What do we mean by Risk Management? 2. The business Benefits of Risk Management 3. Risk Management and Culture 4. Risk Appetite 5. Implementing a Risk management framework 6. Independent Assurance Part 2 RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS: what tools do we have to identify, manage and monitor Risk management? 7. Risk management and Risk and Control Assessments 8. Risk management and KRI/KCI 9. Risk management and Events 10. Risk management, Stress testing and Scenarios 11. Risk management and Reporting Part 3: THE PRACTICAL BUSINESS SIDE OF Risk management: what keeps management awake at night? 12. People risk management 13. Reputation risk management 14. Information Security risk management [all data] 15. Cyber risk management [electronic data] 16. Business Survival risk 17. Third party and outsourcing risk management 18. How do you model Risk management? - Questions to ask 19. How do you challenge the model? - Questions to ask
£63.00
Kogan Page Ltd Fundamentals of Operational Risk Management
Book SynopsisDr Simon Ashby is Associate Professor of Financial Services at Vlerick Business School, based in Brussels, Belgium. Prior to this he was Associate Professor at Plymouth Business School, UK and worked as a financial regulator and a senior risk manager in a number of top UK financial institutions. He is a Fellow and former Chairman of the Institute of Operational Risk (IOR) and a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Risk, Banking and Financial Services at the University of Nottingham.The IRM is a world leading professional body for risk management, driving excellence in managing risk to ensure organizations are ready for opportunities and threats of the future.Trade Review"Simon Ashby is very well placed through his long association with the Institute of Operational Risk to write what will prove to be the definitive book on operational risk. He challenges us to expand our understanding of operational risk to encompass 'unpredictable outcomes of the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.' Using a series of compelling case studies, he brings the subject alive. It is sobering to see how many of the selected case studies had underlying cultural drivers. I found the section on risk culture particularly practical in its insights to monitoring and taking action. The approach to operational risk event data establishes the benefits of learning from past events and ensuring recurrence is prevented, which surely is the essence of any robust approach to operational risk." * Alex Hindson, Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer, Argo Group *"This is an excellent book, serving as an effective pragmatic tool for risk practitioners working in all three lines across the world, as well as a good guide for the academics in operational risk." * Dominic Wu, Director, Risk Management BCT Group *"Simon Ashby presents a very well structured, research-based and informative guide to operational risk management. This excellent book covers every key topic, from embedding risk culture to conducting scenario analysis. A remarkably rewarding source for practitioners." * Elena Pykhova, Director and Founder, The OpRisk Company *"It is becoming more and more clear that operational risk models are of limited use, while taking behavioural elements into account in risk culture, governance etc. is of tremendous importance. This book sets absolutely the right focus - and numerous case studies confirm that Simon is not just a seasoned academic, but very familiar with the important details of practical implementation as well. Really worthwhile reading!" * Prof. Dr. Thomas Kaiser, Professor Kaiser Risk Management Consulting & Goethe University *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: Understanding operational risk - Key concepts and management objectives; Chapter - 02: Embedding operational risk management; Chapter - 03: Categorizing operational risks; Chapter - 04: Risk culture; Chapter - 05: Risk appetite; Chapter - 06: Operational risk governance; Chapter - 07: Risk and control self-assessments; Chapter - 08: Operational loss events; Chapter - 09: Operational risk indicators; Chapter - 10: Scenario analysis and stress testing; Chapter - 11: Organizational resilience; Chapter - 12: Regulating operational risk
£42.74
Kogan Page Ltd The Organizational Resilience Handbook: A
Book SynopsisFor businesses to grow and be successful their approach to resilience must be defined by a holistic and risk-focused outlook, rather than one which is narrow and dominated by event-oriented continuity practices. The Organizational Resilience Handbook shows that success is as much to do with innovation and the speed with which new products are brought to market as it is with organizations having to deal with unexpected crisis situations. It comprehensively covers the full breadth and depth of the field and introduces related topics such as security, safety, e-commerce, emerging technologies and customer experience. Through adopting a strategic and progressive approach, practitioners can apply the book's methodology to develop an in-depth understanding of resilience within their own organization and use it to effectively engage with the board and senior management in developing strategies for achieving greater resilience capability. A range of high-profile case studies, such as Mercedes, the UK's National Health Service, Alibaba and BP, help to illustrate the concept of resilience by detailing characteristics and behaviours which confirm its meaning. The Organizational Resilience Handbook is a practical guide to self-assessment, benchmarking performance and implementing resilience frameworks in any organization.Trade Review"Graham Bell provides an interesting and comprehensive exploration of resilience and lays out the wide-ranging arguments on resilience which have happened over the years. It is important to be able to argue from several angles, and this handbook uses case studies to demonstrate the many and varied approaches that have been adopted in the pursuit of resilience." * Derek Mowbray, Organization Health Psychologist *"The book offers a detailed and thought provoking look at organizational resilience with a broad range of case studies and global insights. It places a focus on strategy and delivering commitments to stakeholders, the role of leadership in organizational resilience, the importance of continual learning and everything in between." * Janette Kirk-Willis, Positive Psychology and Resilience Coach, Founder of Positively Flourishing *"Provides a practical approach to using the information we gather to move from risk to resilience management. Organizations of any kind will benefit from the focus on transforming risk reviews and assessments into strategic hints. In these days of great change and external pressures, organizations will need a form of intelligent design applied to allow businesses to not only survive but excel. This book provides that." * Cosimo Pacciani, former COO of Algebris and former CRO of the European Stability Mechanism *"Managing the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us and is continuing to teach us many lessons about resilience. Not the least of these is that the responses have been widely varied in terms of the levels of preparedness displayed by different countries and the corporates and entities within them. It is also apparent that a much greater priority needs to be given to organizational resilience in the future, particularly as we face the challenges of climate change and other aspects of global instability that will continue to throw up shocks - predictable and unpredictable. 'The Organizational Resilience Handbook' therefore provides an invaluable and timely framework for assessing the resilience of an organization and to help its leaders enhance their preparedness in a way which is not threat-specific. Above all, it makes the point that any resilience strategy must be holistic and recognise the inter-dependencies that the organization faces." * Lord Toby Harris *"I commend this book to all resilience practitioners and professionals who interact with the C-Suite. Graham does a great job of outlining the many dimensions of resilience, over and above the ones we might traditionally (but erroneously) think of such as crisis management and business continuity. I found the case studies brought out many of the books arguments and finally believe that the resilience model is a great way to begin to measure something which historically has been viewed as somewhat intangible or at the very least one dimensional. This book certainly broadened my concepts and views of organisational resilience."" * Stuart Seymour, Director Global Cyber Security, Cyber Incident Response, Physical Security and Resilience at Centrica *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Contextual setting; Chapter - 02: Definitions and references; Chapter - 03: Reasoning and benefits; Chapter - 04: Case studies; Chapter - 05: The Organizational Resilience Capability Model® (ORCM); Chapter - 06: Assessment and reporting; Chapter - 07: Other key issues and ideas; Chapter - 08: Application and implementation
£42.74
Springer International Publishing AG Essentials of Investment and Risk Analysis:
Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of the evolution of investment and risk, together with a synthesis of research on these developments. It explores how exposures can be modified by measuring and managing them and introduces readers to the latest strategies and trends in investment. Broad in scope, the book covers the most important aspects of investment risk management, including the time value of money, financial markets, equity markets, bond markets, and portfolio theory. Accordingly, it offers a valuable asset for advanced undergraduate and graduate finance students, investors and academics alike.Table of Contents1. Introduction.- 2. Time Value of Money.- 3. Financial Markets.- 4. Stock Market.- 5. Bond Market.- 6. Portfolio Theory.- 7. Derivatives.- 8. Summary Problems.
£29.69
Penguin Books Ltd Risk A Users Guide
Book Synopsis''Brilliant and highly entertaining, this book is essential reading for every leader, regardless of age or experience.'' - Admiral William McRaven, author of Make Your Bed -------- What if you could learn how to expect the unexpected?In business, like in life, foresight is crucial for avoiding pitfalls and disaster - and yet it''s something we spend nearly no time developing. Retired four-star general Stan McChrystal has lived a life associated with the deadly risks of combat; he has been forced to analyse and prepare for situations he didn''t even know were possible. As a business consultant, he has seen how hundreds of individuals and organizations - too often and to great cost - fail to mitigate risk. Why? Because they focus on the probability of something happening instead of the interface through which any and all risks can be managed.In Risk: A User''s Guide, McChrystal presents a new system of responding to risk. He
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Organization at the Limit
Book SynopsisThe book offers important insight relevant to Corporate, Government and Global organizations management in general. The internationally recognised authors tackle vital issues in decision making, how organizational risk is managed, how can technological and organizational complexities interact, what are the impediments for effective learning and how large, medium, and small organizations can, and in fact must, increase their resilience. Managers, organizational consultants, expert professionals, and training specialists; particularly those in high risk organizations, may find the issues covered in the book relevant to their daily work and a potential catalyst for thought and action. A timely analysis of the Columbia disaster and the organizational lessons that can be learned from it. Includes contributions from those involved in the Investigation Board report into the incident. Tackles vital issues such as the role ofTrade Review“The authors lift up the heavy curtain of secrecy at NASA to look at the many backstage decisions that led to the Columbia space shuttle disaster. Organizational leaders too often fail to learn from their past mistakes, but readers of this volume will be better equipped to understand and hopefully prevent future catastrophic failures.” Scott D. Sagan, Stanford University “As the influential philosopher Karl Popper observed, to avoid perishing along with our false theories, we systematically try to eliminate our false theories, letting them die in our stead. The Columbia disaster is a stark and tragic lesson in the consequences of false theories. Using the Columbia disaster and NASA as its focal points, Organization at the Limit offers a rich, multifaceted examination that reveals how and why complex organizations using risky technologies often produce and sustain false theories. The analysis yields insights indispensable for those who wish to help such organizations unlearn their false theories, learn more truthful ones, and avoid the disasters that lurk beyond their limits.” Joel A. C. Baum, University of Toronto “The Columbia disaster has much to teach any student and manager of organizations. In this marvellous collection, Professors Farjoun and Starbuck have assembled some of the most profound and relevant thinking about the hitherto hidden vulnerabilities of today’s organizations, their sources, and just how to address them. Readers will be most amply rewarded.” Danny Miller, HEC Montreal “The CAIB report was the most sophisticated official examination of an accident ever. Now we have an exhaustive social science exploration which amplifies, extends, enriches, and even at times contradicts the Board’s analysis. A variety of theoretical perspectives are applied, generating many fresh insights.” Charles Perrow, Yale University Howard Aldrich, Review on Amazon: After two horrible disasters, do you think that NASA has learned from its mistakes, and that it will never happen again? If so, you need to read this book! In 18 well-written chapters, the editors have assembled a set of experts on organizations and disasters to analyze lessons from the Columbia disaster. Because the Challenger disaster foreshadowed many of the problems that subsequently turned up in official investigations of the Columbia disaster, it also figures heavily in this edited book. The authors demonstrate the analytic power of an historically informed organizational analysis of a large governmental agency under strong political pressure to produce results with limited resources. Two points in particular caught my eye. First, after the Challenger disaster, NASA was supposedly reorganized to place greater emphasis on safety. However, because the organization began to define the space exploration program as a problem of meeting production goals and deadlines, "safety" never achieved the priority in the organization than it deserved. Instead of seeing the space shuttle program as a developmental one, exploring the risky frontier of technological knowledge, NASA officials treated it like any other flight program. Second, as anomalies continued to crop up after flights, engineers and officials began to think about deviations from acceptable practices and outcomes as "normal." As deviation was normalized, unusual events were taken for granted and didn't provoke the kind of response than one would expect from life threatening occurrences. Scholars interested in organization studies, organizational learning, systems theory, and other academic disciplines will learn much from this book. However, one can also hope that public officials will take its lessons to heart and look more closely at the design of other risky systems that are operating close to the limits of our scientific knowledge. Amazon Table of ContentsNotes on contributors. Foreword: Sean O'Keefe. Part I: Introduction. 1 Introduction: Organizational Aspects of the Columbia Disaster: Moshe Farjoun and William H. Starbuck (New York University). Part II: The Context of the Disaster. 2 History and Policy in the Space Shuttle Program: Moshe Farjoun (New York University). 3 System Effects: On Slippery Slopes, Repeating Negative Patterns, and Learning from Mistake? Diane Vaughan (Boston College). 4 Organizational Learning and Action in the Midst of Safety Drift: Revisiting the Space Shuttle Program’s Recent History: Moshe Farjoun (New York University). 5 The Space Between in Space Transportation: A Relational Analysis of the Failure of STS-107: Karlene H. Roberts, Peter M. Madsen, Vinit M. Desai (University of California – Berkley). Part III: Influences on decision making. 6 The Opacity of Risk: Language and the Culture of Safety in NASA’s Space Shuttle Program: Willie Ocasio (Northwestern University). 7 Coping with Temporal Uncertainty: When Rigid, Ambitious Deadlines Don’t Make Sense: Sally Blount (New York University), Mary Waller (Tulane University), and Sophie Leroy (New York University). 8 Attention to Production Schedule and Safety as Determinants of Risk-Taking in NASA’s Decision to Launch the Columbia Shuttle: Angela Buljan (University of Zagreb) and Zur Shapira (New York University). Part IV: The Imaging Debate. 9 Making Sense of Blurred Images: Mindful Organizing in Mission STS-107: Karl Weick (University of Michigan). 10 The Price of Progress: Structurally Induced Inaction: Scott A. Snook and Jeffrey C. Connor (Harvard University). 11 Data Indeterminacy: One NASA, Two Modes: Raghu Garud and Roger Dunbar (New York University). 12 The Recovery Window: Organizational Learning Following Ambiguous Threats: Amy C. Edmondson, Michael A. Roberto, Richard M.J. Bohmer, Erika M. Ferlins, Laura R. Feldman (Harvard University). 13 Barriers to the Interpretation and Diffusion of Information about Potential Problems in Organizations: Lessons from the Space Shuttle Columbia: Frances Milliken, Theresa K. Lant, and Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell (New York University). Part V: Beyond Explanation. 14 Systems Approaches to Safety: NASA and the Space Shuttle Disasters: Nancy Leveson, Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, John S. Carroll, Betty Barrett, Alexander Brown, Nicolas Dulac, Lydia Fraile, and Karen Marais (MIT). 15 Creating Foresight: Lessons for Enhancing Resilience from Columbia: David Woods (Ohio State). 16 Making NASA More Effective: William H. Starbuck (New York University) and Johnny Stevenson (NASA). 17 Observations on the Columbia Accident: Henry McDonald (University of Tennessee). Part VI: Conclusion. 18 Conclusion: Moshe Farjoun and William H. Starbuck (New York University). Index
£28.04
Kogan Page Ltd The Business Guide to Effective Compliance and
Book SynopsisAndrew Hayward is a lawyer with more than a dozen years' experience of compliance roles across sectors. Having previously worked for AstraZeneca and Balfour Beatty, he is now Head of Compliance and Ethics at Subsea 7, an engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry. He worked with the British Standards Institute to develop the first anti-bribery standard (BS10500) and was part of the UK delegation on the development of the International Anti-Bribery Standard (BS ISO 37001:2016).Tony Osborn is an award-winning writer, creative consultant and content developer. He has worked with leading global corporations to help them find and tell their stories and connect with stakeholders. He helped shape and write Serco's online and printed Code of Conduct, and, with Andrew Hayward, the award-winning Balfour Beatty Code of Conduct.Trade Review"The 'masters and apprentices' book of compliance - practical insights for the professional and lay person alike."" * Christopher Wright, Head of Compliance, LafargeHolcim *"The authors of this book succeeded in explaining precisely, pleasantly and in an easily understandable way what everybody should know and practice in compliance and ethics. Nobody may say anymore: 'I didn't know how to do it'." * François Vincke, Member of the Brussels Bar, Vice-Chair ICC Commission Corporate Responsibility and Anti-corruption *"The engaging style of this book will take its audience beyond the word 'compliance' - seen as so negative by so many demonstrates how to win over hearts and minds. The stories are a useful and practical way to make learning more memorable and therefore effective. The authors are to be commended for their approach in delivering a must read for every CECO... A seminal textbook for those teaching business ethics at universities and business schools." * Philippa Foster Back CBE, Director, Institute of Business Ethics *"Just as importantly, the work provides the right balance between ethics and values on the one hand and compliance programme elements on the other in discussing what works and what hasn't. Brilliantly written and easy to understand, it provides meaningful insight for both the experienced compliance professional and newcomers to the field. It masterfully weaves real stories and anecdotes into the materials in an entertaining way, bringing the discussion to life. Destined to become a classic in the compliance literature, it is required reading for anyone on the compliance journey." * Keith M. Korenchuk, VP & Chief Compliance Officer, Diagnostic Platform, Danaher Corporation/Beckman Coulter Inc. and former partner, Arnold & Porter LLP *"The authors provide such depth of understanding necessary to help entities navigate ethics and compliance in an effective and integrated way. They have managed to do so in a light and upbeat tone with some fun references ranging from rock 'n' roll to Lewis Carroll and a healthy poke at legalese." * Cécilia Fellouse-Guenkel, General Manager, Compliance For Good *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Chapter - 01: Why compliance isn’t working; Chapter - 02: The meaning, origins and role of compliance and ethics; Chapter - 03: Barriers to success; Chapter - 04: Looking for answers; Section - TWO: Chapter - 05: The anatomy of a compliance and ethics programme; Chapter - 06: Top-level commitment; Chapter - 07: Risk assessment and due diligence; Chapter - 08: Code of conduct and policies; Chapter - 09: Communication, education and training; Chapter - 10: Whistle-blowing hotline and speak-up culture; Chapter - 11: Procedures and controls; Chapter - 12: Investigations, remediation and enforcement; Chapter - 13: Assurance and continuous improvement; Chapter - 14: Implementation – The compliance and ethics function – and everyone else;
£37.99
Cambridge University Press Quantitative Enterprise Risk Management
Book SynopsisThis well-balanced introduction to enterprise risk management integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches and motivates key mathematical and statistical methods with abundant real-world cases - both successes and failures. Worked examples and end-of-chapter exercises support readers in consolidating what they learn. The mathematical level, which is suitable for graduate and senior undergraduate students in quantitative programs, is pitched to give readers a solid understanding of the concepts and principles involved, without diving too deeply into more complex theory. To reveal the connections between different topics, and their relevance to the real world, the presentation has a coherent narrative flow, from risk governance, through risk identification, risk modelling, and risk mitigation, capped off with holistic topics - regulation, behavioural biases, and crisis management - that influence the whole structure of ERM. The result is a text and reference that is ideal for graduate and senior undergraduate students, risk managers in industry, and anyone preparing for ERM actuarial exams.Trade Review'Quantitative Enterprise Risk Management can be strongly recommended to anyone seeking to develop their skills in risk management. The book will be particularly useful for those seeking to master the more challenging technical aspects of risk management missing in other textbooks.' Andrew Cairns, Heriot-Watt University'This hits the sweet spot between overly abstract mathematical and overly 'math lean' presentations of enterprise risk management.' Gary Hatfield, University of Minnesota'Hardy and Saunders have written a masterpiece that not only explains [ERM] from a quantitative perspective, but also manages to bridge the gap between it and more qualitative approaches. It impressively covers the whole spectrum from risk taxonomy, risk modelling and measurement, risk mitigation, risk transfer up to (behavioural) risk, and crisis management. I highly recommend it to all those who want to get a deeper understanding of ERM.' Rudi Zagst, Technical University of MunichTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction to enterprise risk management; 2. Risk taxonomy; 3. Risk measures; 4. Frequency-Severity analysis; 5. Extreme value theory; 6. Copulas; 7. Stress testing; 8. Market risk models; 9. Short term portfolio risk; 10. Economic scenario generators; 11. Interest rate risk; 12. Credit risk; 13. Liquidity risk; 14. Model risk and governance; 15. Risk mitigation using options and derivatives; 16. Risk transfer; 17. Regulation of financial institutions; 18. Risk adjusted measures of profit and capital allocation; 19. Behavioural risk management; 20. Crisis management; A. Probability and statistics review; References; Index.
£56.99
Cambridge University Press Model Risk Management
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£94.99
Palgrave Macmillan The International Handbook of Public Financial
Book SynopsisIntroductionPART I: THE INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK The Macroeconomic Framework for Managing Public Finances in a Global EnvironmentFiscal Rules and Public Financial ManagementThe Legal Framework for Public Finances and Budget SystemsPolitical Economy Aspects of Managing Public FinancesRole, Responsibilities and Structure of Central Finance AgenciesRole of the Legislature in Budget ProcessesStrengthening Performance in Public Financial ManagementPART II: ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES The Coverage and Classification of the BudgetPolicy Formulation and the Budget ProcessMedium-term Fiscal and Expenditure FrameworksManaging for Results and Performance Budgeting Fiscal Federalism and Intergovernmental Financial RelationsPART III: MANAGING BUDGET EXECUTIONThe Budget Execution Cycle Public ProcurementManaging Government PayrollThe Treasury Function and Treasury Single AccountsInternal Control and Internal AuditTrade ReviewThe Handbook is a welcome addition to the literature on public finance, not least because it draws on multiple disciplines in the social sciences to provide a rigorous and up-to-date analysis of all facets of this important subject. As such it will surely prove to be an invaluable resource for both academics and practitioners of public finance.'EMMANUEL TUMUSIIME-MUTEBILE, Governor of the Bank of Uganda 'This Handbook brings together an extraordinary array of public financial management experts and their collective experience to provide a comprehensive repository of cutting-edge knowledge. It is a must read for students and practitioners especially after the global financial and Eurozone crises have rudely awakened the world to the importance of the linkages between public financial and macro-fiscal management and their influence on constructing rules and institutions that can be implemented in specific political economy contexts.'SANJAY PRADHAN, Vice President, World Bank InstituteThis extremely comprehensive and well-researched volume covers topics of tremendously broad and practical interest, written by many of the world's leading experts on these subjects. I know of no other collection that comes anywhere close to addressing the whole of international financial management, from initial budget planning through adoption, execution, and evaluation. This book represents an invaluable contribution to the field, and will benefit students and government officials alike.PHILIP JOYCE, University of Maryland School of Public Policy and Editor, Public Budgeting & Finance The field of Public Financial Management has grown in sophistication and complexity over recent decades. This volume brings some of the most important topics together in thought-provoking ways. It blends technical, political and managerial perspectives in a manner that fosters honest discussion about the subject. The message it sends is clear. There is a lot to discuss, and there are many perspectives.MATT ANDREWS, Harvard Kennedy School'By providing a fresh perspective not only on the bread and butter of public financial management, but also on innovative themes, the Handbook is a valuable and comprehensive guide to the field, and sure to become a first reference for the practitioner and student.'NEIL COLE, Collaborative African Budget Reform Initiative, CABRI'This is a virtual encyclopedia of public financial management, covering all aspects of the budget cycle. I am confident the volume will become a standard reference in this critically important field.'JON BLONDAL, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, OECD'Improving our understanding of public financial management is crucial as nations seek to correct fiscal imbalances stemming from the global economic and financial crisis. An important contribution of this Handbook is in emphasizing the importance of collaborative approaches to reform, bringing together knowledge from economics, public finance, political science, law, organizational development, computer science and human resource management.'CLAY WESTCOTT, Senior Editor, International Public Management Review'This is an important Handbook that provides a very practical 'how to' guide to all aspects of public financial management that are now taken to constitute best practice. It should be of interest to practitioners in governments and policy-related institutes around the world. The volume also contains new perspectives on the political economy of institutional change. Some of the chapters would thus be of interest to researchers working in the relatively new area of institutional change and governance, or why certain prescriptions or best practices so often fail, despite the high quality advice that is now available.'EHTISHAM AHMAD, London School of Economics and Political Science and University of Bonn 'Public financial management reform takes time, is complex and has to consider the local environment, including key political economy factors. This volume, written and edited by some of the world's leading experts on the subject, will be indispensible for all those involved with such challenges.'ANDY WYNNE, Editor, International Journal of Governmental Financial Management Table of ContentsIntroductionPART I: THE INSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK The Macroeconomic Framework for Managing Public Finances in a Global EnvironmentFiscal Rules and Public Financial ManagementThe Legal Framework for Public Finances and Budget SystemsPolitical Economy Aspects of Managing Public FinancesRole, Responsibilities and Structure of Central Finance AgenciesRole of the Legislature in Budget ProcessesStrengthening Performance in Public Financial ManagementPART II: ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES The Coverage and Classification of the BudgetPolicy Formulation and the Budget ProcessMedium-term Fiscal and Expenditure FrameworksManaging for Results and Performance Budgeting Fiscal Federalism and Intergovernmental Financial RelationsPART III: MANAGING BUDGET EXECUTIONThe Budget Execution Cycle Public ProcurementManaging Government PayrollThe Treasury Function and Treasury Single AccountsInternal Control and Internal Audit Managing Extra-budgetary FundsPART IV: MANAGING GOVERNMENT REVENUESTax Design from a Fiscal Management PerspectiveRevenue Forecasting Efficient Revenue Administration Customs Administration User Charges and EarmarkingManaging Natural Resource Revenues Managing External Aid PART V: LIABILITY AND ASSET MANAGEMENTGovernment Balance SheetsPublic Investment Management and PPPsManaging Fiscal RisksSovereign Wealth FundsLong-term Obligations and Generational AccountingCash Management and Debt ManagementManaging State-owned Enterprises PART VII: ACCOUNTING, REPORTING AND OVERSIGHT OF PUBLIC FINANCESStrengthening Fiscal Transparency Government Accounting Standards and Policies Government Financial Reporting Standards and Practices Financial Management Information Systems External Audit Role of Independent Fiscal AgenciesAbout the Editors and ContributorsGlossary ReferencesIndex
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Cambridge University Press Environmental Sustainability for Engineers and Applied Scientists
Book SynopsisThis textbook presents key theoretical approaches to understanding issues of sustainability and environmental management, perfectly bridging the gap between engineering and environmental science. It begins with the fundamentals of environmental modelling and toxicology, which are then used to discuss qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods, and environmental assessments of product design. It discusses how business and government can work towards sustainability, focusing on managerial and legal tools, before considering ethics and how decisions on environmental management can be made. Students will learn quantitative methods while also gaining an understanding of qualitative, legal, and ethical aspects of sustainability. Practical applications are included throughout, and there are study questions at the end of each chapter. PowerPoint slides and jpegs of all the figures in the book are provided online. This is the perfect textbook on environmental studies for engineering aTrade Review'This book … focuses on the pressing issue of encouraging engineers and applied scientists to consider sustainability in their designs. Hopefully, this text will get into the hands of all engineers and applied scientists who recognize that sustainability is everyone's responsibility, not just for those with 'environmental' in their titles.' B. Bero, ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface; Reader's guide: how is this all connected? 1. The engineer's role in environmental protection; 2. The Earth system: natural operation and human impacts; 3. Impacts of chemical pollution; 4. Modelling environmental transport and fate of pollutants; 5. Introduction to toxicology; 6. Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment; 7. Environmental assessment of products and processes; 8. Regulatory structures; 9. Decision-making; References; Index.
£40.84
APress Blockchain for Hospitality and Tourism
Book SynopsisLearn blockchain in a simple, non-tech way and explore the different emerging technologies that open a world of opportunities in the space of tourism and hospitality. This book showcases examples of blockchain-based solutions implemented in different industries and connects them to use cases in hospitality and tourism (disintermediation, payments, loyalty programs, supply chain management, identity management etc.).Blockchain is one of the disruptive technologies that lays foundations for Web3.0, NFTs, Metaverse and other innovations. Despite many benefits, its adoption in the hospitality industry is very slow. Lack of awareness and connection to clear return-on-investment, coupled with many misconceptions and general perception of complexity is one of the main reasons why hospitality managers are reluctant to embark on the blockchain train. Blockchain for Hospitality and Tourism serves as a practical guide to the world of innovations, from the basics of blockchain to how to start a Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter goal: Intro to the topic of blockchain – why blockchain is a game-changer, what you’ll learn, why is it important to learn about emerging tech · Blockchain potential · Hospitality and Tourism challenges and trends and the correlation with new tech · Challenges with innovation adoption in the hospitality industry Chapter 2: Demystifying Blockchain Chapter goal: explain – in non-tech way with visualizations – what blockchain is and how it works · What is Blockchain · Blockchain characteristics · Smart Contracts · Blockchain ecosystem – platforms with capabilities · Foundational role of blockchain as an enabler for other innovation o Cryptopayments, stablecoins and CBDCs o NFTs o Web3.0 o Metaverse o Industrial Revolution 4.0 Chapter 3: Blockchain applications Chapter goal: explain how blockchain is utilized in different industries today with real-life examples · Banking & Insurance · Healthcare · Public sector/Government services · Supply chain management etc. Chapter 4: Use cases for Hospitality & Tourism Chapter goal: showcase solutions that have been implemented in different geographies, trends, and directions · Identity Management · Customer loyalty programs – NFTs and blockchain-based platforms · Smart contracts and supply chain management o Food security and provenance tracking o Preventive maintenance and Smart Hotel applications o Sustainability · New distribution methods and disintermediation · Payments acceptance · Guest preferences and personalization · Digitization of assets · NFTs · Metaverse opportunities – digital twins, virtual floor plan walkthroughs, virtual trainings, marketing etc. Chapter 5: Risks and Challenges Chapter goal: Discuss blockchain maturity and adoption, interoperability, and state of regulations; address concerns around trust, fraud etc. Chapter 6: Blockchain projects – how to start Chapter goal: a walkthrough of the most important steps and decisions
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APress Information Assurance and Risk Management
Book SynopsisLearn how to deploy information assurance risk management strategies that align with the National Institute of Standards and Technology's recommendations. This book will show you how to implement information assurance risk management strategies within your organization.Aimed at system administrators and cybersecurity practitioners, author Bradley Fowler first walks you through how to assess known risks in your organization, understand why using a risk mitigation security strategy control profile is essential, and how to create one for your organization. You will then learn how to develop a risk factor table, outlining descriptions for each risk factor within your organization and which software applications you'll need to rely on for daily business communication and operations. You will also see how to assess and categorize the level of risk within each technology tool, as well as the impact of an information security breach on the organization.As you progress through the book, you'll Table of Contents
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Reforming Risk in Financial Markets
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Project Management Institute The Standard for Risk Management in Portfolios,
Book SynopsisThis is an update and expansion upon PMI's popular reference, The Practice Standard for Project Risk Management. Risk Management addresses the fact that certain events or conditions may occur with impacts on project, program, and portfolio objectives. This standard will: identify the core principles for risk management; describe the fundamentals of risk management and the environment within which it is carried out; define the risk management life cycle; and apply risk management principles to the portfolio, program, and project domains within the context of an enterprise risk management approach It is primarily written for portfolio, program, and project managers, but is a useful tool for leaders and business consumers of risk management, and other stakeholders.
£56.25
Technics Publications LLC Introduction to Data Management Functions & Tools: IDMA 201 Course Study Guide
Book SynopsisThis study guide is for the IDMA 201 course in the IDMA Associate Insurance Data Manager (AIDM) designation program. This course defines data management, describes the functions of data managers, provides the business case for data management and introduces the student to concepts and tools used by data managers. Whether you are an actuary, a claims professional, business analyst, or almost any of the other key functions, knowledge of data management can help you do your job better and help you prepare, understand, and protect the raw material-the data-so critical to your organisation. IDMA courses, workshops, and forums are highly recommended for a broad audience including new hires, IT and data modeling professionals who want to broaden their knowledge of the business side of insurance data management, anyone who manages and governs data in the industry (statistical, or management information data), and anyone who needs to use or communicate good quality data/information -- from actuaries to underwriters, and claims and analytics professionals. Students who complete the four IDMA-developed courses and successfully pass the examinations are awarded an Associate Insurance Data Manager (AIDM) designation. The IDMA courses may be taken in any order; there are no prerequisites. However, the courses are numbered to indicate a recommended sequence. For details on the designation requirements, please refer to the IDMA Website at www.IDMA.org.
£69.69
Oxford University Press The Government of Risk
Book SynopsisWhy does regulation vary so dramatically from one area to another? Why are some risks regulated aggressively and others responded to only modestly? Is there any logic to the techniques we use in risk regulation? These key questions are explored in The Government of Risk. This book looks at a number of risk regulation regimes, considers the respects in which they differ, and examines how these differences can be justified.Analyzing regulation in terms of ''regimes'' allows us to see the rich, multi-dimensional nature of risk regulation. It exposes the thinness of society-wide analyses of risk controls and it offers a perspective that single case studies cannot reach. Regimes analysis breaks down the components of risk regulation systems and shows how they interact. It also shows how different parts of the same regime may be shaped by different factors and have to be explained and understood in quite different ways. The Government of Risk shows how such an approach is of high policy releTrade ReviewReview from previous edition Full of insights. The classification scheme set out in the book will serve anyone involved in practical institutional design well beyond the specific examples it presents. * Political Studies *The Government of Risk is a significant contribution to the exisiting literature on risk regulation... a first... step towards a satisfactory comparative analysis of risk regulation schemes. * West European Politics *Sweeping in the breadth of [its] academic scholarship... The Government of Risk [is] sure to have an enduring impact on the debate. * Public Law *The Government of Risk is an important book, and perhaps a major one, for several reasons... This volume both brings some of the best developed resources of political science and public administration studies to bear upon issues of risk, from which both the field of risk scholarship and political science can only benefit.... In grounding this cross-disciplinary framework clearly in theory, the book presents future researchers with an invaluable book. * PERRI 6 *Table of ContentsSECTION 1: INTRODUCING RISK REGULATION REGIME; SECTION 2: EXPANDING VARIATION IN RISK REGULATION REGIMES; SECTION 3: EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF RISK REGULATION REGIMES
£70.30
Lulu.com Risk Uncertainty and Profit
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iUniverse Hide Here Comes the Insurance Guy Understanding Business Insurance and Risk Management
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Mutual aid in Agricultural Insurance
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Catastrophe Insurance Risks
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Catastrophe Insurance Risks
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Development of a Methodology for Customizing Insider Threat Auditing on a Linux Operating System
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Creative Media Partners, LLC Development of a Methodology for Customizing Insider Threat Auditing on a Linux Operating System
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