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Business Risk Workaholism : Management challenges and action guidelines for professional practice
The business risk that workaholism presents is an underestimated risk in companies and human resources management, which can develop into an existential threat to a business.In this empirical study, for the first time in German-speaking countries, workaholics were asked about their addiction indices and their effects on companies.In addition, operational influences were researched to determine their ability to cause or promote work addiction.A detailed risk analysis illustrates the risk potential of workaholism and its management challenges.The practice-oriented action guide shows opportunities to identify workaholics and gives managers pragmatic recommendations for action.Therefore, the challenges of workaholism can be faced in everyday business life.
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Mastering Interest Rate Risk Strategy : A practical guide to managing corporate financial risk
Financial institutions, private and public companies and governments can lose vast amounts of money from even minor changes in interest rates. Because of this, complex financial instruments have been developed to mitigate these exposures.But what happens when organisations hedge themselves to ill-advised and ill-formulated financial management strategies? Based on a proven analytical method, Mastering Interest Rate Risk Strategy explains, step-by-step, how to set up and run a sound interest rate risk strategy.Influenced by the author’s work with leading companies and tested with banks, the book will help readers bring risk under control, raise profits and ensure healthy cash flows. Mastering Interest Rate Risk Strategy: § Shows you how to mitigate interest rate risk using the most advanced risk management techniques § Provides you with an analytical method that is proven both academically and in practice § Uses examples and real life cases to support the transfer of knowledge and skills Interest rate changes will affect most firms because they will have interest bearing assets or liabilities.As a result, interest rate movements have an unfavourable impact and managing interest rate risk can be highly beneficial for the firm.But high-profile derivative blunders show that this is no easy task. In Mastering Interest Rate Risk Strategy, Victor Macrae shows you how to avoid the mis-selling of derivatives and derivatives blunders and how to set up an optimal interest rate risk strategy. Mastering Interest Rate Risk Strategy includes: ? Past derivatives blunders and how you can learn from them ? A proven analytical method for strategy formulation ? Hedging theory ? Bank financing for non-financial firms ? How movements in the financial markets may affect the firm ? Financial statement impact of interest rate risk ? The working and risks of using swaps, FRA’s, caps, floors, collars and swaptions ‘This is a wonderful and easy to read tour of interest rate risk and its management, and mismanagement.Anyone who wants to better understand why and how non-financial firms should be dealing with interest rate risk should read this book.’ Gordon M.Bodnar, Professor on International Finance, Johns Hopkins University ‘Macrae’s guide is an excellent cookbook for financial managers.With many cases and examples, this book offers guidance in robust risk management techniques.’ Abe de Jong, Professor of Corporate Finance and Corporate Governance at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
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Cyber Strategy : Risk-Driven Security and Resiliency
Cyber Strategy: Risk-Driven Security and Resiliency provides a process and roadmap for any company to develop its unified Cybersecurity and Cyber Resiliency strategies.It demonstrates a methodology for companies to combine their disassociated efforts into one corporate plan with buy-in from senior management that will efficiently utilize resources, target high risk threats, and evaluate risk assessment methodologies and the efficacy of resultant risk mitigations.The book discusses all the steps required from conception of the plan from preplanning (mission/vision, principles, strategic objectives, new initiatives derivation), project management directives, cyber threat and vulnerability analysis, cyber risk and controls assessment to reporting and measurement techniques for plan success and overall strategic plan performance.In addition, a methodology is presented to aid in new initiative selection for the following year by identifying all relevant inputs. Tools utilized include: Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF) Target State Maturity interval mapping per initiative Comparisons of current and target state business goals and critical success factors A quantitative NIST-based risk assessment of initiative technology components Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) diagrams for Cyber Steering Committee tasks and Governance Boards' approval processes Swimlanes, timelines, data flow diagrams (inputs, resources, outputs), progress report templates, and Gantt charts for project management The last chapter provides downloadable checklists, tables, data flow diagrams, figures, and assessment tools to help develop your company's cybersecurity and cyber resiliency strategic plan.
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Microplastic Pollution : Occurrence, Health Risk and Challenges
This reference book reviews various aspects of microplastics, from their sources and manifestation in terrestrial, aquatic, and air environments to their fate in wastewater treatment systems.It also covers sampling, analysis, and detection methods for microplastics, along with advanced instrumentation for quantification.Further, the book presents health risk analysis and the toxicity of microplastic contamination, including their ecotoxicological impact on the environment and health risks associated with their accumulation in the tropical food chain and food web.The chapters also present studies exploring the health risks associated with microplastic additives and their interactions with other pollutants.Towards the end, the book focuses on plastic and microplastics management, exploring advanced technologies for bioplastics production, the biodegradation of plastics and bioplastics, and the role of nanotechnology in plastic management.This book serves as an important source for researchers, policymakers, and environmentalists concerned about the impact of microplastics on ecosystems and human health.
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Search for an anime with adventure, action, and fantasy elements.
One anime that fits this description is "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood." This series follows two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, as they search for the Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies after a failed alchemical experiment. The show is filled with action-packed battles, magical elements, and a rich fantasy world. The brothers' journey is filled with adventure as they encounter various allies and enemies along the way.
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Looking for an anime with adventure, action, and fantasy elements.
One anime that fits this criteria is "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood." It follows the journey of two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, as they search for the Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies after a failed alchemical experiment. The series is filled with action-packed battles, magical elements, and a rich fantasy world. The story is engaging, with well-developed characters and a mix of adventure and fantasy themes that will keep viewers hooked from start to finish.
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Which risk do you prefer: normal risk or deluxe risk?
I prefer normal risk because it allows for a balance between potential reward and potential loss. Deluxe risk may offer higher potential rewards, but it also comes with a higher likelihood of significant loss. Normal risk allows for a more conservative approach to managing potential risks and rewards, which aligns with my preference for stability and security.
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What are some examples of action, adventure, comedy, and fantasy anime?
Some examples of action anime include "Attack on Titan," "Naruto," and "One Piece." For adventure anime, "Hunter x Hunter," "One Piece," and "Made in Abyss" are popular choices. When it comes to comedy anime, "One Punch Man," "Gintama," and "The Devil is a Part-Timer!" are well-known series. Lastly, for fantasy anime, "Fullmetal Alchemist," "Sword Art Online," and "Fairy Tail" are widely enjoyed by fans.
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Safety, Risk and Adventure in Outdoor Activities
'"Bureaucracy is the reason for the decline in school trips".A statement often quoted. But it is a myth that there is a decline in school visits...It's competent people, not paperwork, that make visits safer' - Ian Park, ex-Chairman, Outdoor Education Advisers' Panel 'Every man and woman who is involved in the development or education of young people - however slightly - should be chained to one of the Barns of Bynack and not released until they have read this book cover to cover' - Alan Bantick, wildlife conservationist, lecturer, photographer and guide'Bob Barton's balanced and well thought out book will help anyone involved with the planning and management of outdoor activities for young people. Bob explores the issues that need to be considered when developing and implementing outdoor policies and procedures, in an interesting and thought provoking style, drawing on his wealth of outdoor experience' - Peter Westgarth, Chief Executive, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award 'This book fills a gap which sorely needed filling.The safety versus adventure debate is discussed in a thoroughly refreshing way and should inspire a new generation of teachers and youth workers to take their charges into the great outdoors.The book should be required reading for every Health and Safety Officer throughout the land to improve their understanding of what Adventure Educators are trying to achieve' - Doug Jones, County Officer, Outdoor Education and Adventure Activities, Bedfordshire County Council 'A distillation of years of experience in adventure activities and an essential guide to getting the proper balance between adventure and safety' - Nick Barrett, Chief Executive of the Outward Bound TrustProviders of outdoor education must strike the right balance between adventure and security.Effective risk management enables providers to deliver lasting educational value without breaching their moral and legal duties of care. This practical guide shows how genuinely adventurous outdoor activities can be provided to acceptable standards of safety. Drawing on the author's own experience as an expert mountaineer, instructor and consultant, the systems and processes of successful outdoor adventure are clearly explained using real life examples and case studies. Bob Barton is Safety Adviser to the Outward Bound Trust and works as a consultant on the management of adventure activities.
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Confronting Cyber Risk : An Embedded Endurance Strategy for Cybersecurity
An adaptive cyber risk management guide from MIT scientist and Johns Hopkins professor Gregory Falco and "Cyber Czar" Eric RosenbachCyberattacks continue to grow in number, intensity, and sophistication.While attackers persistently adapt, business leaders have suffered from employing the same cyber risk management strategies for decades. Organizations must learn how to move past temporary solutions and invest in long-term resiliency measures to thrive in the future cyber economy.Confronting Cyber Risk: An Embedded Endurance Strategy for Cybersecurity is a practical leadership guidebook outlining a new strategy for improving organizational cybersecurity and mitigating cyber risk.Veteran cybersecurity experts Falco and Rosenbach introduce the Embedded Endurance strategy as a systems-level approach to cyber risk management which addresses interdependent components of organizational risk and prepares organizations for the inevitability of cyber threats over the long-term.Using real world examples from SolarWinds to the Colonial Pipeline attack, the authors extend beyond hardware and software to provide a thoughtful ten-step process for organizations to address the simultaneous operational, reputational, and litigation risks common to cyberattacks.They conclude with helpful "cryptograms" from the future, in which business leaders are confronted with the next generation of cyber risk challenges. Clear and informative, Confronting Cyber Risk provides CEOs and cyber newcomers alike with concrete guidance on how to implement a cutting-edge strategy to mitigate an organization's overall risk to malicious cyberattacks in an evolving cyber risk landscape.
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Life Insurance in Europe : Risk Analysis and Market Challenges
This book examines the challenges for the life insurance sector in Europe arising from new technologies, socio-cultural and demographic trends, and the financial crisis.It presents theoretical and applied research in all areas related to life insurance products and markets, and explores future determinants of the insurance industry’s development by highlighting novel solutions in insurance supervision and trends in consumer protection.Drawing on their academic and practical expertise, the contributors identify problems relating to risk analysis and evaluation, demographic challenges, consumer protection, product distribution, mortality risk modeling, applications of life insurance in contemporary pension systems, financial stability and solvency of life insurers.They also examine the impact of population aging on life insurance markets and the role of digitalization.Lastly, based on an analysis of early experiences with the implementation of the Solvency II system,the book provides policy recommendations for the development of life insurance in Europe.
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Risk
We are living in a world in which the existence of risk is constantly debated, misinformation and disinformation are rife and spread quickly and easily through online media, and where governments and institutions continue to avoid taking decisive action even when there is general agreement that a serious threat exists.Understanding how people, social groups and social organizations understand, respond to and act on threats, hazards and dangers is more important than ever.In Risk, Deborah Lupton asserts the ongoing importance of the analysis of risk in our age of permacrisis and mounting scepticism about experts and science, calling for a ‘re-turn’ to risk theory in the social sciences. The book outlines the three major approaches to risk in social and cultural theory, devoting a chapter to each.The first approach draws upon the work of Mary Douglas to articulate the cultural/symbolic perspective on risk.The second approach is that of the risk society perspective, based on the writings of Ulrich Beck and Anthony Giddens.The third approach covered is that of the governmentality perspective, which builds on Michel Foucault’s work.Three other chapters examine in detail the relationship between concepts of risk and concepts of selfhood and the body, the notion of Otherness and how this influences the ways in which people respond to and think about risk, and the pleasures of voluntary risk-taking, including discussion of edgework.An entirely new chapter has been added to this edition, focusing on the risks posed by misinformation and denial in the context of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.This chapter discusses the politics of post-truth cultures and the powerful networks of actor and organizations that together work to challenge science and manufacture dissent against attempts to tackle these crises. This new edition of Risk is an essential introduction to the topic of risk for students and academics in the social sciences and humanities.
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What are fantasy strategy games?
Fantasy strategy games are a genre of video games that combine elements of fantasy and strategy. Players typically take on the role of a leader or commander in a fictional world, where they must make strategic decisions to build and manage their own empire, army, or civilization. These games often involve resource management, tactical combat, and diplomatic relations with other factions or players. Fantasy elements such as magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests are also commonly featured in these games, adding an extra layer of depth and immersion to the gameplay.
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Should I take a second risk and risk a second rejection?
Taking a second risk and risking a second rejection can be a difficult decision. It's important to consider the potential benefits of taking the risk, as well as the potential consequences of facing rejection again. If the potential rewards outweigh the potential negative outcomes, and if you believe that the risk is worth taking, then it may be worth considering taking the second risk. However, it's also important to take into account your emotional well-being and to consider whether you are prepared to handle another rejection. Ultimately, the decision to take a second risk is a personal one and should be carefully considered based on your individual circumstances.
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What are the best strategy tips for puzzles?
1. Start by identifying the patterns and connections within the puzzle. Look for any obvious clues or hints that can help you get started. 2. Break the puzzle down into smaller, more manageable sections. Focus on solving one part at a time rather than trying to tackle the entire puzzle at once. 3. Be patient and persistent. Don't get discouraged if you hit a roadblock - take a break and come back to it with fresh eyes. 4. Use trial and error to test different solutions, but also be willing to backtrack and revise your approach if necessary. 5. Finally, don't be afraid to ask for help or seek out hints if you're really stuck. Sometimes a fresh perspective can make all the difference.
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Would you risk it?
As an AI, I do not have the capacity to take risks or make decisions based on emotions or personal preferences. However, I can provide information and analysis to help individuals make informed decisions about whether or not to take risks based on their own circumstances and risk tolerance. Ultimately, the decision to take a risk depends on the potential benefits, the likelihood of success, and the individual's willingness to accept the potential consequences.
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