ABSTRACT
An examination of different theoretical, methodological and practical approaches towards the management of risk. Seven dimensions of the debate are identified, and the case for each position is put forward, the whole discussion being set in context and perspective. This volume attempts to identify and juxtapose the contested doctrines and underlying assumptions in the field of risk management.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |9 pages
Introduction
chapter |9 pages
HAZARD ENGINEERING D.I.Blockley Introduction
chapter |1 pages
Conclusions
chapter |11 pages
THE PROBLEM OF BLAME
chapter |1 pages
Blame: guilt and vindication
chapter |7 pages
Blame: retribution and deterrence
chapter |7 pages
How is risk quantification used in decision-making?
chapter |4 pages
Implicit assumptions about risks
chapter |6 pages
The open systems paradox
chapter |3 pages
Designing institutions: a house of cards?
THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN IN RISK MANAGEMENT
chapter |4 pages
Communication factors in business failure
chapter |5 pages
The quality management approach
chapter |7 pages
TECHNOCRACY, DEMOCRACY, SECRECY AND ERROR Nick Pidgeon
chapter |1 pages
Concluding comments
chapter |2 pages
CHAPTER EIGHT
SHOULD REGULATION BE TARGETED ON PHYSICAL PRODUCTS OR INSTITUTIONAL PROCESSES?
