13.
by
Ishikawa, Akira, 1934-
Call Number
360 22
Publication Date
2009
Summary
Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, financial collapses, and other crisis situations have occupied public attention to an unprecedented degree in recent years. In the face of these events, the study of risk and crisis management is becoming more important than ever before. This book is a clear and comprehensive guide to the most common emergency situations of our day, giving succinct, practical advice on how best to avoid them if possible, how to minimize loss and damage once they have occurred, and how best to recover sustainably. The 101 cases presented here cover both natural and man-made disasters, drawing on recent and current case histories to propose workable solutions for governments, corporations and ordinary people facing extraordinary times. This revised and expanded edition of the authors' 1999 book, Survival - Simulation of Risk and Crisis Management 69, is written in an accessible style and contains the latest research in the field. It will benefit laypeople, professionals, and academics alike. In particular, safety professionals, public management professionals, CEOs, CIOs, tertiary students and researchers will appreciate its pragmatic, vigilant approach to dealing with and recovering from natural and man-made disasters in the interest of long-term survival and sustainability.
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109796.2891
by
Muhlbauer, W. Kent.
Call Number
621.8672 22
Publication Date
2004
Summary
Here's the ideal tool if you're looking for a flexible, straightforward analysis system for your everyday design and operations decisions. This new third edition includes sections on stations, geographical information systems, "absolute" versus "relative" risks, and the latest regulatory developments. From design to day-to-day operations and maintenance, this unique volume covers every facet of pipeline risk management, arguably the most important, definitely the most hotly debated, aspect of pipelining today. Now expanded and updated, this widely accepted standard reference guides you in managing the risks involved in pipeline operations. You'll also find ways to create a resource allocation model by linking risk with cost and customize the risk assessment technique to your specific requirements. The clear step-by-step instructions and more than 50 examples make it easy. This edition has been expanded to include offshore pipelines and distribution system pipelines as well as cross-country liquid and gas transmission pipelines. The only comprehensive manual for pipeline risk managementUpdated material on stations, geographical information systems, "absolute" versus "relative" risks, and the latest regulatory developmentsSet the standards for global pipeline risk management.
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109794.9375
by
O'Toole, William, author.
Call Number
363.323 OTO
Publication Date
2020
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109791.9688
16.
by
Engle, R. F. (Robert F.)
Call Number
332.678 22
Publication Date
2009
Summary
Financial markets respond to information virtually instantaneously. Each new piece of information influences the prices of assets and their correlations with each other, and as the system rapidly changes, so too do correlation forecasts. This fast-evolving environment presents econometricians with the challenge of forecasting dynamic correlations, which are essential inputs to risk measurement, portfolio allocation, derivative pricing, and many other critical financial activities. In Anticipating Correlations, Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Engle introduces an important new method for es.
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109790.2813
by
Hopkinson, Martin.
Call Number
658.155 22
Publication Date
2011
Summary
Martin Hopkinson equips you with the ability to assess the capability of your organisation's risk management process on four distinct levels. This enables you to assess whether your current level of risk management is appropriate for the nature and scale of the projects you are undertaking. Using an objective measure of risk management capability is extremely valuable for organisations, both the private and public sector need to demonstrate good project governance. The Project Risk Maturity Model provides a measure for progress in the ongoing development of project managers and teams. Includes a free copy of the Project Risk Maturity Model Programme on CD allowing you to perform an unlimited number of your own maturity assessments.
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105494.9297
by
Dempster, M. A. H. (Michael Alan Howarth), 1938-
Call Number
658.155 22
Publication Date
2002
Summary
This text examines the complex issues that concern the stability of the global financial system by presenting a mix of theory and practice. It should be essential reading for all involved in financial risk management.
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Electronic Resources
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105479.0547
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by
Grinsven, Jürgen H. M. van (Jürgen Hendrikus Marinus)
Call Number
332.1 22
Publication Date
2009
Summary
Operational risk is possibly the largest threat to financial institutions. In this book, the focus is on an alternative to the existing efforts: to improve operational risk management that is more effective, efficient and satisfying. It prescribes and explains a highly structured approach for operational risk management.
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105478.5703
by
Weinberg, Andrew David.
Call Number
362.1 22
Publication Date
1998
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Electronic Resources
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98208.3906
by
Bonham, Stephen S.
Call Number
658.4012 22
Publication Date
2008
Summary
This unique resource presents a new look at how the puzzle pieces of corporate dynamics management can fit together to ensure strategic designs are actionable.
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Electronic Resources
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98205.4922
by
Vellani, Karim H., 1971-
Call Number
658.478 22
Publication Date
2007
Summary
Strategic Security Management supports data driven security that is measurable, quantifiable and practical. Written for security professionals and other professionals responsible for making security decisions as well as for security management and criminal justice students, this text provides a fresh perspective on the risk assessment process. It also provides food for thought on protecting an organizations assets, giving decision makers the foundation needed to climb the next step up the corporate ladder. Strategic Security Management fills a definitive need for guidelines on security best practices. The book also explores the process of in-depth security analysis for decision making, and provides the reader with the framework needed to apply security concepts to specific scenarios. Advanced threat, vulnerability, and risk assessment techniques are presented as the basis for security strategies. These concepts are related back to establishing effective security programs, including program implementation, management, and evaluation. The book also covers metric-based security resource allocation of countermeasures, including security procedures, personnel, and electronic measures. Strategic Security Management contains contributions by many renowned security experts, such as Nick Vellani, Karl Langhorst, Brian Gouin, James Clark, Norman Bates, and Charles Sennewald. * Provides clear direction on how to meet new business demands on the security professional * Guides the security professional in using hard data to drive a security strategy, and follows through with the means to measure success of the program * Covers threat assessment, vulnerability assessment, and risk assessment - and highlights the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of each.
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98202.9922
by
Miner, H. Craig.
Call Number
629.130092
Publication Date
1997
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Electronic Resources
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95087.5234
by
Tarantino, Anthony, 1949-
Call Number
658.155 22
Publication Date
2009
Summary
This new book helps professionals in the financial sector implement risk management processes, shows organizations how to enable data driven decision making, and provides an introduction to quality control methods such as Six Sigma and Total Quality Management (TQM). Examples and real-world case studies are included throughout. Dr. Anthony Tarantino (San Jose, CA) is currently with IBM's Governance, Risk, and Compliance Center of Competence. Dr. Deborah Cernauskas (Downers Grove, IL) is a risk management consultant for IBM.
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92251.0625
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