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Zustand: New. In English.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. pp. x + 277 Illus., Maps.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Operational Risk Management offers peace of mind to business and government leaders who want their organizations to be ready for any contingency, no matter how extreme. This invaluable book is a preparatory resource for when times are good, and an emergency reference when times are bad. Operational Risk Management is destined to become every risk manager?s ultimate weapon to help his or her organization survive ? no matter what. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 278 pages. 9.00x5.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Operational Risk Management: A Case Study Approach to Effective Planning provides a case study approach to risk management to prepare for and prevent manmade, natural, and terrorist acts. It equips risk managers with guidance to plan effectively against every kind of disaster and to enhance their existing plans. Num Pages: 278 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 578. . 2008. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What's the best thing you can do for your business Be ready for anything.Operational Risk Management offers peace of mind to business and government leaders who want their organizations to be ready for any contingency, no matter how extreme. This invaluable book is designed to be used as both a preparatory resource for when times are good and an emergency reference when times are bad. Author Mark Abkowitz gets managers up to speed on what they should be prepared to deal with and offers real solutions for putting those business continuity plans in place. From natural and man-made disasters to terrorist attacks, Operational Risk Management is destined to become every risk manager's ultimate weapon to help their organization survive -- no matter what.Praise for Operational Risk Management'Mark Abkowitz has produced an excellent and wide-ranging collection of case studies that illustrate the role that risk factors play in determining the success or failure of anything designed. In Operational Risk Management, he not only analyzes the causes of failure but also indicates how proactive risk management can lead to success. This is a very well-written and instructive book.'--Henry Petroski, Aleksandar S. Vesic Professor of Civil Engineering and Professor of History, Duke University'As one of the nation's largest domestic marine transport companies, moving hazardous cargo daily on our nation's waterways, we relentlessly pursue risk reduction through the lessons provided by real-world experiences. Mark Abkowitz's insightful analysis of recent disasters and his identification of risk factors common to them will help anyone concerned with incident prevention and consequence mitigation.'--Dr. Craig E. Philip, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ingram Barge Company'A wise man once said, 'The mistakes we make are a result of the history we haven't read.' History is the treasure of evidence, whether it is about the risks we face as human beings or the mysteries of the universe. This book adds to the treasure of evidence and succinctly articulates, with distinction and clarity, the factors and actions most important to managing the risks we humans face.'--B. John Garrick, PhD, PE'Dr. Abkowitz's masterful blend of great storytelling with astute professional risk assessment provides a fabulous tool for Joe Q. Public, public policy experts, and industrial risk managers to use together to make real headway on more intelligent risk management for all of us.'--Jim Vines, Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist, King & Spalding'Through his case studies and analysis, Mark Abkowitz identifies key factors critical to understanding how we move towards more resilient communities. His focus on a more inclusive, all-hazards approach begins to point the way. A very useful collection indeed.'--Michael T. Lesnick, PhD, cofounder and Senior Partner, Meridian Institute.…