Managing Risk in Extreme Environments

Martin, Duncan

ISBN 10: 0749449454 / ISBN 13: 9780749449452

Published by Kogan Page Ltd, 2008

When it really is a matter of life and death, how do risk management strategies stand up to the pressure? And do such radical situations have a practical relevance to risk management policies in today's business and financial worlds? This title looks at real-life examples - from epidemics to earthquakes - to showcase risk management strategies. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 233 x 11. Weight in Grams: 282. . 2008. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780749449452

Synopsis:

When it really is a matter of life and death, how do risk management strategies stand up to the pressure?

Do such radical situations have a practical relevance to risk management policies in today's business and financial worlds?

Managing Risk in Extreme Environments looks at real-life examples - from epidemics to earthquakes - to showcase risk management strategies which have been tested in adverse conditions and shown to succeed. The author then demonstrates how the lessons learnt from each can be effectively applied in business.

Including first-hand interviews, and a summary of core risk management concepts, this is essential reading for all risk management professionals and business managers.

About the Author: Duncan Martin was educated at Cambridge, UK, and at the University of Pennsylvania. He has worked in over a dozen countries and speaks five languages. He was a consultant at Booz Allen & Hamilton and Oliver Wyman & Company, and Director of Strategic Risk at DrKW. He presently works in risk management at RBS Wholesale.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Managing Risk in Extreme Environments
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Edition: 1st Edition