Managing Business Risk: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Business

Managing Business Risk: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Business

by JonathanReuvid (Author)

Synopsis

Effective risk management is a vital issue for you to consider when looking to safeguard your company's commercial future and deal with the latest regulatory requirements. Managing Business Risk will enable your company to maintain the clearest possible controls on risks that may threaten your business and deliver transparent reporting to your stakeholders. The book examines the five key areas of risk you need to consider today, drawing on expert advice from leading risk consultants, lawyers and regulatory authorities, and shows you how to protect your business against them. Part one shows you how to identify and apply appropriate risk management strategies Part two deals with the most critical of corporate risks: political risks and terrorism, and reputational risk Part three covers operational issues, such as protecting your supply chain Part four details how to both protect and exploit the value of your IP Part five explains how a robust IT infrastructure can help you control potential business threats If you don't build risk controls into the structure of your company, from the boardroom down, then your business could be severely damaged.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Edition: 5th Edition
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 0749450592
ISBN 13: 9780749450595
Book Overview: An authoritative collection of 'best practice' advice on risk management Based on case studies with contributions from leading companies and institutions, including the Institute of Risk Management (IRM), ICM Computer Group, HSBC Insurance Brokers and Norland Managed Services Ltd. Comprehensive coverage of all areas of risk management, from credit management to environmental issues Essential reading for Risk Practitioners, Finance Directors and Project Managers

Media Reviews
Managing Business Risk is essential reading for the IRM Certificate in Risk Management. This book provides information imperative to your understanding of the application of Risk Management. Sophie Williams, Operations Manager & Deputy Chief Executive, the Institute of Risk Management A guide to potential areas of risk within a business, with advice for directors of both large and small companies. Strategic Risk Practically everything relating to the spectrum of what falls under the heading of business risk is dealt with in a professional manner. Boardroom Brings you up to date with the latest thinking and techniques for managing risk in a structured and integrated way. Commerce & Industry This really excellent publication should have a firm place on the book shelves of security companies and be a constant source of information and reference. Professional Security A real eye-opener into the negative forces which can strike your business at any time... a very good introduction to the entire issue. Internet Works An impressive collection of articles and essays giving best practice advice on all aspects of managing risk. Manager Splendidly produced and presented... specialist consultants from leading authorities on business management have contributed crisply concise chapters on specific aspects of business risk. RoSPA Occupational Health & Safety Journal Any law firm concerned with managing risk effectively needs a base from which to start and this book is an essential ingredient in that context. Managing Risk All the chapters are written by experts in these particular fields, who also provide useful summaries. Financial Management
Author Bio
Jonathan Reuvid is a Consultant Editor to Kogan Page. He is an experienced international business development manager, having worked in many of the EU member countries in senior line and staff management positions. Alongside management consultancy, he has pursued a parallel career in publishing as a writer and editor of international business books. Other publications include Floating Your Company, The Handbook of Personal Wealth Management and Mergers and Acquisitions.