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Author:   Kit Sadgrove
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   3rd edition
Weight:   1.360kg
ISBN:  

9781472442192

ISBN 10:   1472442199
Pages:   578
Publication Date:   28 March 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents: Preface; A powerful tool for protecting the business; How to identify and assess risk; Who does what? People and their roles; Treating risk: avoid, accept, control or share?; Product and service problems: operations and production risk; Managing health and safety; Procurement problems; Preventing environmental damage; From drought to flooding: risk and opportunities from adverse weather; Protecting against fire; On your guard: how to maintain security; Extremists, terrorism and international risks; Pre-empting fraud and theft; Staying financially healthy; Avoiding IT disaster; Minimizing project risk; Corporate governance: how to comply; Risk is all about people; The ethical dilemma for organizations; How to succeed in marketing by being aware of risk; Diversification, acquisition, divestment and partnership; Legal risks, intellectual property and minimizing the chances of getting sued; Business continuity: for when things go badly wrong; How to survive a crisis; Risk management software: 11 brands to consider; Do you need a risk management system? ISO 31000; What risks will the future bring?; Appendix; Index.

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Reviews of Previous Editions:'This truly is a complete guide...recommended for large public, corporate and business school or other academic libraries. If only a single book on business risk management could be purchased, this would be the one to buy.'Business Information Alert'Invaluable for those who are reviewing their company's risk policies.' Nigel Webb, Risk Management Practice Head, Terence Chapman Associates'A good introduction to an increasingly important business area.' Kevin Gurden, Project Risk Manager, IBM UK Limited'The book is full of useful knowledge and practical tables and charts which will enable you to assess the risks and put together a plan, monitor your progress and more importantly look at how to minimise the daily risks in business.' Management Consultancy' ...the book scores well for readability, clarity of explanation and the breadth of its coverage of many of the risk issues that face businesses; the advice given is helpful.' Engineering Management Journal' ...very accessible and easy to read.' Health & Safety at Work' ... will help all internal auditors appreciate the full range of risks that may affect their organisation.' Audit Viewpoint'... excels in outlining how effective risk management can be used to underpin corporate success ...should prove a most valuable reference.' Money Matters

Author Information

Kit Sadgrove is a management consultant specializing in the control of business risks. He is currently Director of The Business Institute, an independent research, training and consultancy organization. He has written numerous articles and is the author of several management books, including The Green Manager's Handbook, also published by Gower.

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