...Sheet Managing Risks in Curriculum Activities Information Sheet Managing Risks in Curriculum Activities This document aims to assist staff undertake an effective risk assessment. The information presented here should be seen as the ‘minimum expected standard’ to manage risk, rather than the definitive list of requirements. All the information presented should be carefully considered in respect to specific context, such as: 1. Which students will be involved? (age, maturity, experience, specific needs, number) 2. What will students be doing? (jumping, swimming, cutting, cooking, throwing, etc) 3. What will students be using? (hazardous materials, sporting equipment, tools, stove, etc) 4. Where will students be? (classroom, outdoors, pool, creek, at height, etc) 5. Who will be leading the activity? (experience, qualifications, etc). THE RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS The workplace health and safety risk management process involves the following steps: 1. Identify the potential hazards 2. Assess the risk 3. Decide on the control measures 4. Implement the control measures 5. Monitor and review. Ideally, this risk management process should be integrated into routine lesson planning. Risk assessments are best completed by more than one person thinking about the hazards and controls. Therefore, you are encouraged to involve those planning and delivering the activity in the risk assessment process...
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...European School of Economics MSc Management INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT The launch of the new IPhone 5S Lecturer: Vera Koubkova Students: Denisa Nicoara: 1205950 Horatiu Ilea: 1205948 Camilla Coriani Nicola Longo Date: 11th of March Word count: 2732 Table of Contents 1. Project Initiation Document: 2 1.1. The statement of client need: 2 1.2. The project team: 5 1.3. The Project Budget: 7 1.4. Risk Management 8 2. The Project Planning: 12 2.1. The Work Breakdown Structure: 12 2.2. The precedence for each activity on the Work Breakdown Structure: 14 2.3. The resources needed to complete the activities each day: 15 2.4. The Activity on Node Network Diagram: 15 2.5. The critical path: 15 References: 17 1. Project Initiation Document: We are a Project Management company, with twenty employees and four owners and managers at the same time: Denisa Nicoara, Camilla Coriani, Horatiu Ilea and Nicola Longo. 1.1. The statement of client need: The Apple team has asked us, the Orchid Project Management company to assign a team that is going to plan the launch of their new IPhone 5S. When Apple launches a new product, everything needs to be planned to the last detail and no one can know about what is going to happen during the launch, but everybody has to be talking about the launch long time before it takes place. The launch has to take place in San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center...
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...weight management. Research shows that regular physical activity can help reduce your risk for several diseases and health conditions and improve your overall quality of life. Regular physical activity can help protect you from the following health problems. * Heart Disease and Stroke: Daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke by strengthening your heart muscle, lowering your blood pressure, raising your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol) and lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol), improving blood flow, and increasing your heart's working capacity. Optimizing each of these factors can provide additional benefits of decreasing the risk for Peripheral Vascular Disease * High Blood Pressure: Regular physical activity can reduce blood pressure in those with high blood pressure levels. Physical activity reduces body fat, which is associated with high blood pressure. * Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes By reducing body fat, physical activity can help to prevent and control this type of diabetes. Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States for the past 80 years and is a major cause of disability. Nearly 1 in 3 deaths in the U.S. each year is caused by heart disease and stroke. At least 200,000 of these deaths could have been prevented through changes in health habits, such as stopping smoking, more physical activity, and less salt in the diet; community changes to create...
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...in physical activity include: • Reduction in risk of heart disease by as much as half; • Better recovery from a heart attack and reduced risk of having a second heart attack; • Reduced risk of stroke; • Reduced risk of having high blood pressure and high cholesterol; • Prevention and treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes; • Reduced risk of developing and dying from some cancers, such as colon and breast cancers; and assistance with coping, rehabilitation and survival from cancer; • Prevention of obesity and weight management; • Decreased body fat; • Increased lean muscle, muscle strength and bone density; • Reduced risk of chronic disease and death; • Improved quality of life and long term health; • Improved fitness and stamina; • Stronger immune system; • Increased energy; and • Improvement in sleep. In addition to the above, participation in sport and physical activity provides physical health benefits specific to children and older adults. Improved fi tness, strength, flexibility and coordination;18 • Improved general health and assistance in weight management;19 • Development of a wide range of motor skills;20 • Healthy growth and development of the cardiorespiratory system as well as the bones and muscles of children;21 and • Establishment of healthy behaviours that young people will carry throughout their lives, such as better eating habits and decreased likelihood of smoking Mental health benefits of participation in physical activity include: •...
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...include hypertension, congestive heart failure, stroke, congenital cardiovascular defects, hardening or narrowing (atherosclerosis) of the blood vessels, including the coronary arties, and other diseases of the circulatory system. The majority of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is caused by risk factors that can be controlled, treated or modified, such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, overweight/obesity, tobacco use, lack of physical activity and diabetes. However, there are also some major CVD risk factors that cannot be controlled. In terms of attributable deaths, the leading CVD risk factor is raised blood pressure (to which 13 percent of global deaths is attributed), followed by tobacco use (9 percent), raised blood glucose (6 percent), physical inactivity (6 percent) and overweight and obesity (5 percent). MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS: 1) Hypertension (high blood pressure) Blood pressure is measured as two numbers, written one over the other and recorded in millimeters of mercury – for example, 120/78 mm Hg. High blood pressure is defined as a repeatedly elevated systolic pressure of 140 or higher OR a diastolic pressure of 90 or higher. * Globally, nearly one billion people have high blood pressure (hypertension); of these, two thirds are in developing countries. * Hypertension is one of the most important causes of premature death worldwide and the problem is growing; in 2025, an estimated 1.56 billion adults will be living with hypertension. * Hypertension...
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...Risk Factor Analysis— A New Qualitative Risk Management Tool John P. Kindinger, Probabilistic Risk and Hazards Analysis Group, Los Alamos National Laboratory John L. Darby, Probabilistic Risk and Hazards Analysis Group, Los Alamos National Laboratory Introduction Project risk analysis, like all risk analyses, must be implemented using a graded approach; that is, the scope and approach of the analysis must be crafted to fit the needs of the project based on the project size, the data availability, and other requirements of the project team. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has developed a systematic qualitative project risk analysis technique called the Risk Factor Analysis (RFA) method as a useful tool for early, preconceptual risk analyses, an intermediate-level approach for medium-size projects, or as a prerequisite to a more detailed quantitative project risk analysis. This paper introduces the conceptual underpinnings of the RFA technique, describes the steps involved in performing the analysis, and presents some examples of RFA applications and results. project activity flow chart to help organize the RFA. The flow chart defines the tasks to be modeled and their interrelationships for the project schedule analysis. WBS and schedule tasks may be consolidated and/or expanded to explicitly highlight those tasks and influences that are expected to have a significant technical risk and/or significant uncertainty in schedule or cost performance. The flow chart is developed...
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...Risk analysis 1 Intro The world community reacted promptly after the unprecedented disaster in Haiti and thanks to the intentions of many donors or agencies a big amount of money was initially pledged and disbursed. The $5.5 bn that was pledged for the first two years following the earthquake and the additional $9.9 bn which likely to be pledged over the next decade, gained the impression that the country would be rebuilt efficiently. Nevertheless, the progress that has been noticed up to the present has not fulfilled the expectations neither the donors nor the Haitian government and their citizens (Benoit 2012). Even if there is a strategic planning process which is being implemented sufficiently, the Government of Haiti and the agencies who act on place will face some risks. The potential sources of risks that likely to be faced are financial, political, operational - environmental, social. The following table represents thoroughly the potential risk sources, the impact that these will have if occur as well as other details like the likelihood of an event to occur. For instance, the disappointment of donors might lead to a reduction of the amounts that they have committed to fund. Actions like this would be extremely unfavourable for the country due to their impact to the entire strategy plan. Moreover, it is obvious that Haiti, geographically, is placed in a sensitive area. In August 2008 the country was struck by destructive hurricanes and none can predict...
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...ASSESSMENT BSBRSK501B MANAGE RISK Assessment tool 1 Assessment activity 1: Review organisational processes, procedures and requirements for undertaking risk management 1. Create your own definitions for the following terms: a) Risk: A probability or threat of damage, injury, liability, loss, or any other negative occurrence that is caused by external or internal vulnerabilities, and that may be avoided through preemptive action. b) Risk management: The identification, analysis, assessment, control, and avoidance, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks. c) Risk appetite: The amount a business is willing to place at risk in the pursuit of its objectives d) Risk capacity: The amount a business is capable of loosing before it endangers its own sustainability 2. Comment on the following saying in relation to the risk management policies and practices of an organisation: “ Organisations that fail to plan, plan to fail” If an organization does not have a risk plan is likely that any risk occurring with negative consequences occur organization. If the organization has a risk prevention plan is very likely that the risk does not occur and the organization and its workers could produce know how to deal with the negative consequences of that risk to minimize that consequences. Assessment activity 2: Determine scope for risk management process Case study Advantages: It will be holistic. Disadvantages: It will require extensive resources to conduct it properly...
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...Laundering for Banks and NonBanks Hayford Kwesi Annor Manager, Risk & Compliance/AMLRO, ABii National Savings & Loans Ltd. Doctorate of finance student, SMC University, Switzerland. FAAFM, Ch.FE, ACCPA, MBA, BSc, HND h.k.annor@gmail.com Abstract A deregulated financial sector is free to accumulate and allocate funds from anywhere irrespective of the nature, form, intent and source. Without regulatory oversight, this poses zero risk to banks and nonbanks no matter how they finance the capital structure. In the real world, banking is an outcome of interactions between the regulator and the regulated. Regulatory consequences apply for failure to comply with the acceptable standards of best practices of banking regulation which include fines, sanctions, jail terms and revocation of the banking license for willful or non-willful noncompliance. The physical disposal of proceeds of funds’ from crime with aim of separating same, through creation of layers to disguise trails of the source and make it seem legitimate undermines the integrity of the financial system. It is required of the banking sector to build a comprehensive framework that identifies, assesses, monitors, mitigates and reports perceptions of suspicious activities of money launderers under the discipline of the regulator to avoid being sanction for the related offences. This paper reviews theory to link practice towards money laundering risk assessment of banking customers to maintain the integrity of the...
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...Risk Management: Task 1A Dave Christian Western Governors University Author Note Research conducted by Dave Christian, College of Business, Western Governors University. Dave Christian is now founder at Helpology. This paper is referenced as an American Psychological Association (APA) research paper template available for free, worldwide use at Helpology (helpology.org) categorized under: Helpology Lifelist/Respect/Writing/FREE Helpology APA. Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Dave Christian, Founder, Helpology, 2340 E. University Dr., Lot 85, Tempe, AZ 85281; Phone: (480) 331-9631; Email: Mr.Dave.Christian@gmail.com; Web site: helpology.org. Risk Management: Task 1A One of the world's wealthiest investors of all time, Warren Buffett (n.d.), said, "Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing." Furthermore, "Denial is a common tactic that substitutes deliberate ignorance for thoughtful planning," said risk management author Charles Tremper (n.d.). As a newly hired consultant, we have been tasked with the duties of creating and presenting a risk management/business contingency plan for our first client. The legal department and the IT department have both expressed concerns regarding the ethical use and protection of sensitive data, customer records, and other information systems content. In the interest of creating confidence and job satisfaction in this new position, our new employer has decided to let us select our first client...
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...Risk Management: Task 1A Dave Christian Western Governors University Author Note Research conducted by Dave Christian, College of Business, Western Governors University. Dave Christian is now founder at Helpology. This paper is referenced as an American Psychological Association (APA) research paper template available for free, worldwide use at Helpology (helpology.org) categorized under: Helpology Lifelist/Respect/Writing/FREE Helpology APA. Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Dave Christian, Founder, Helpology, 2340 E. University Dr., Lot 85, Tempe, AZ 85281; Phone: (480) 331-9631; Email: Mr.Dave.Christian@gmail.com; Web site: helpology.org. Risk Management: Task 1A One of the world's wealthiest investors of all time, Warren Buffett (n.d.), said, "Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing." Furthermore, "Denial is a common tactic that substitutes deliberate ignorance for thoughtful planning," said risk management author Charles Tremper (n.d.). As a newly hired consultant, we have been tasked with the duties of creating and presenting a risk management/business contingency plan for our first client. The legal department and the IT department have both expressed concerns regarding the ethical use and protection of sensitive data, customer records, and other information systems content. In the interest of creating confidence and job satisfaction in this new position, our new employer has decided to let us select our first client...
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...Impact of Risk Management in Application Development Abstract: Nowadays, software is becoming a major part of enterprise business. Software development is activity connected with advanced technology and high level of knowledge. Risks on software development projects must be successfully mitigated to produce successful software systems. Lack of a defined approach to risk management is one of the common causes for project failures. To improve project chances for success, this work investigates common risk impact areas to perceive a foundation that can be used to define a common approach to software risk management. Based on typical risk impact areas on software development projects, we propose three risk management strategies suitable for a broad area of enterprises and software development projects with different amounts of connected risks. Proposed strategies define activities that should be performed for successful risk management, the one that will enable software development projects to perceive risks as soon as possible and to solve problems connected with risk materialization. We also propose a risk-based approach to software development planning and risk management as attempts to address and retire the highest impact risks as early as possible in the development process. Proposed strategies should improve risk management on software development projects and help to create a successful software solution. Table of contents: 1. Introduction ...
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...methods in commercial banks and associated risks for managing assets and liabilities 97 Performance evaluation methods in commercial banks and associated risks for managing assets and liabilities University Reader PhD. Claudiu CICEA, Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest, Romania email : claudiu.cicea@man.ase.ro University Professor PhD. Daniela HINCU, Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest, Romania email : daniela.hincu@man.ase.ro Abstract Commercial banks represent the core of the credit for any national economy. In turn, the credit is the engine that put in motion the financial flows that determine growth and economic development of a nation. As a result, any efficiency in the activities of commercial banks has special implications on the entire economy. That is why we consider very useful to present an analysis of possibilities for evaluating the performance in the commercial banks. The management of every commercial bank must establish a system for assessing investment performance which suits its circumstances and needs and this evaluation must be done at consecutive intervals to ensure the achievement of the Bank's investment objectives of hand; and to know the general direction of the behavior of investment activity in the past and therefore predictable as it in the future on the other hand. The main objective for this paper is to analyze some quantitative methods used in assessing the performance of investment activity in commercial banks (such quantitative models...
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...In what ways may the risk of flooding in a drainage basin be increased by human activities? (16) //Floods occur during periods of high discharge, when a stream runs out of its confines and submerges surrounding areas. A flood is an unusual high-water stage in which water overflows its natural or artificial banks onto normally dry land. Floods are not only be caused by natural factors, high precipitation intensity but also human activities. Hence, this essay seeks to explain how the risk of flooding in a drainage basin is increased by human activities. //Firstly, urbanization can increase the risk of flooding in a drainage basin. Urbanization is defined as the increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities. Urbanization drastically alters the drainage traits of natural catchments, or drainage areas, by increasing the volume and rate of surface runoff. While the impact of on river system may be minimal, the carrying capacity of small streams may be quickly exceeded, causing flooding and erosion issues. Often, the runoff from intense rainfall exceeds the carrying capacity of the sewer system, creating a backup in the system and hence the flooding of basements and roads are aggravated. Hence, this highlights the human activities such as urbanization increases the risk of flooding in a drainage basin. //Secondly, the risk of flooding in a drainage basin can be increased by human activities such as dam failure. Flooding can result from dam failure or other hydraulic...
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...this research is to try and identify and asses the high-risk factors in youth population as well as protective circumstances, also prevention for gang related violence and to inform primary prevention strategies. The article mentioned that little research has been done on mental health such as suicidal ideation and depression since this factor might be crucial since they are common amongst youth that are involved in delinquency activity has been increasing in many urban areas it is observed to be at an “epidemic level”. Members of a gang are more incline to be involved in criminal activity and violence than peers who are not affiliated with any gangs. Based on the research article about five percent of the population in the U.S. has ever affiliated with a gang and gang membership in many urban area has reached a percentage of about fourteen to thirty one percent. Memberships of gangs has a high impact on a youth’s health, prevention efforts can be done when youth are in they’re early adolescent age and discouragement of being in a gang or the desire to be in a gang might compellingly decreased the number of youth being recruited and also the number of gang related violence or activities. The study that was done showed an approach by public health to understand the factors that rise the risk and also the protection against, affiliation of gang on youth who lives in communities that are high risk on gang activities such as high level of crime that are serious, unemployment, and...
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