Managing Risk: Critical issues for survival and success into the 21st century

Alan E. Waring

ISBN 10: 1861521677 / ISBN 13: 9781861521675

Published by Cengage Learning EMEA, 1998

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Gebraucht - Akzeptabel Ehemaliges Bibliotheksexemplar mit den üblichen Kennzeichnungen (z.B. Barcode und Inventarisierungsnummer); und sichtbaren Gebrauchsspuren; in der Regel foliiert (Umschlag aus selbstklebender Folie). Zustand unter Berücksichtigung des Alters akzeptabel. Tagesaktueller, sicherer und weltweiter Versand. Wir liefern grundsätzlich mit beiliegender Rechnung. -This book offers a fresh perspective on the convergence of approaches to managing risk and introduces new developments in current thinking. Managing Risk pioneers an integrative and holistic approach to managing risk. Practitioners now increasingly acknowledge that risk cannot be dealt with effectively in a compartmentalised way. There is a need to introduce a broader perspective to the subject of risk and to recognise that approaches towards managing risk are beginning to converge.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Managing Risk: Critical issues for survival and success into the 21st century
• Publisher: Cengage Learning EMEA
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861521677
• ISBN 13: 9781861521675
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Ausreichend
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Dimensions: 243W x 194H x 36D millimeters 243 millimeters width by 194 millimeters height by 36 millimeters depth
• Weight: 998 grams

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Synopsis

This book offers a fresh perspective on the convergence of approaches to managing risk and introduces new developments in current thinking. Managing Risk pioneers an integrative and holistic approach to managing risk. Practitioners now increasingly acknowledge that risk cannot be dealt with effectively in a compartmentalised way. There is a need to introduce a broader perspective to the subject of risk and to recognise that approaches towards managing risk are beginning to converge.

About the Authors

Dr Alan E. Waring is Head of Risk Management Consulting with Aqumen Services Ltd. and has over 20 years experience in risk management across industry in the UK, Europe, Middle East and elsewhere. He has written several books on systems thinking and risk issues including Practical Systems Thinking and Safety Management Systems, International Thomson Business Press, 1996.

Dr A. Ian Glendon is Associate Professor in Applied Psychology at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia with over 20 years experience of research, teaching and consultancy in risk in Europe and Australasia. He is acknowledged as a leading expert, having published numerous influential books, journal articles and conference papers. His books include Human Safety and Risk Management, co-authored with Eugene McKenna, published by International Thomson Business Press, 1995.