those people affected by the action. If the overall balance of happiness over unhappiness is its consequence‚ the action is right; unhappiness over happiness‚ it is wrong.(Chan Chun Fai’ s notes‚ Moral Theories‚ p.2) Also‚ the principle of utility applied to it is generally expressed as “Always act to produce greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. “ (Chan Chun Fai’s Power Point) For example‚ Betty has made a false promise to Peter. She borrowed some money from Tom as to travel to
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RISK MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION 1. Risk is all around us‚ over the last few years we have become more sensituationive and perhaps a little more accustomed to the types of risk we face. For example the recent economic recession highlighted the risk of interdependence of economies of the world; the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai reinforced the risk associated with the open waterways into the financial capital of our country. 2. There is a growing recognition that the risk is more complex and
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1. Define Risk Risk is the potential of losing something of value. Values (such as physical health‚ social status‚ emotional well being or financial wealth) can be gained or lost when taking risk resulting from a given action‚ activity and/or inaction‚ foreseen or unforeseen. Risk can also be defined as the intentional interaction with uncertainty. Risk perception is the subjective judgment people make about the severity and/or probability of a risk‚ and may vary person to person. Any human endeavor
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Abstract The diameter and mass of a steel ball was measured and recorded by the class. These measurements were to determine error in measurements and the derived quantities‚ volume and density. The diameter was determined using a dial caliper and the mass‚ a triple beam balance. The results of the error for diameter were not as expected while the results of the volume and density were deviated greatly from expectations; only the weight had a small error. Experimental Instruments:
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business There is a risk in every business venture due to uncertainty of being ale to meet expectations the business sets for itself. Our world is a market of consumers where the stakes of conducting business are unpredictable and sometimes random. With any business venture comes risks that need to be taken into consideration when attempting to reach consumers and to establish a company’s strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and potential threats to reaching accomplishments. Risk can be divided broadly
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Management Financial & Political Risk David Warnock-Smith Strategic Management Programme • • • • Introduction to “risk” and “risk management” Sources of risk Risk classification Overview and management of: – Financial risk – Political risk – (Business / operational risk) Strategic Management Risk - Definition “The fact that the results of any action are not certain‚ but may take more than one value. Risk is usually used to describe the form of uncertainty where‚ while the actual outcome
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T = time | xi = middle point | ρ = Correlation | k = r = interest rate | W = combined linear func | = Standard Deviation | g = growth | 2 = Variation | ɑ = E = Margin of Error | rp = Risk of Portfolio | p0 = proportion of hypothesis | β = Beta coeffic. of portfolio | rf = Risk Free Rate
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Risk assessment and risk management Introduction There are many hazards associated in an industrial workplace. With new technologies‚ new machinery and constant updates with regulations it is more important now than ever before to produce efficient risk assessments. Good risk assessments reduce hazards and fatalities in dangerous areas in the workplace. A good risk assessment will make workers feel safer and therefore happier and promotes a good business structure within the company. A good risk
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Pic 0027 Risk management Risk management is the identification‚ assessment‚ and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize‚ monitor‚ and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risk management’s objective is to assure uncertainty does not deflect the endeavour from the business goals. SCOPE: Every failing project I’ve seen has had an informal scope of "the sun‚ the moon‚ the
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Sources and Type of Risk Toga B. Simatupang SE‚ MM‚ CPLHI‚ CICA‚ RFP PPAK Univ. Trisakti – Risk Management Origin of Risk • Arabic word : Risq “anything that has given to you (by GOD) and from which you draw profit” • Latin word : Riscum “unfavourable event” • French word: Risque “nothing venture nothing gained” • English word : Risk chance of negative outcome unexpected outcome chance of bad consequences hazard‚ loss‚ etc Definition of Risk “the likelihood
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