Fundamentals of Risk Management: Understanding, Evaluating and Implementing Effective Risk Management - Softcover

Hopkin, Paul; Institute Of Risk Management

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749472448 ISBN 13: 9780749472443

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2014

Synopsis

Now in its third edition, Fundamentals of Risk Management provides a comprehensive introduction to commercial and business risk for anyone studying for a career in risk as well as for a broad range of risk professionals in different sectors. Providing extensive coverage of the core concepts and frameworks of business continuity planning, enterprise risk management and project risk management, with an increased focus on risk in international markets, this is the definitive guide to dealing with the different types of risk an organization faces.
With relevant international case studies and examples from both the private and public sectors, this third edition of Fundamentals of Risk Management is completely aligned to ISO 31000. Including a thorough overview of the international risk standards and frameworks, it explores the different types of risk an organization faces, including hazard risks and uncertainties. This new edition includes an extended section with best-practice advice on analysing your organization's risk appetite and successfully implementing a company-wide strategy on risk, reinforced by enhanced resilience. Endorsed by the IRM and the core text for their International Certificate in Risk Management qualification, Fundamentals of Risk Management is the definitive professional text for risk managers.

About this title

About the Authors

Paul Hopkin is an internationally recognised risk management professional and was previously Technical Director at the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), having held the same role at the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (Airmic) for nine years. He was previously Director of Risk Management for The Rank Group and prior to that Head of Risk Management at the BBC. He is a Certified Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management.

The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) is the world's leading enterprise-wide risk education institute. The IRM passionately believes in the importance and relevance of risk management and that investment in education and continuous development leads to more effective risk management. Our educational programmes are recognized for their excellence internationally. We are independent, well respected advocates of the risk profession, owned by risk professionals and offer services relevant to all sectors and disciplines. The IRM operates internationally with members and students in over 50 countries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749472448
• ISBN 13: 9780749472443
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 448