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C/M/2526. Risk management processes at the AlanDick Group

WORDS:
1150
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper discusses the AlanDick Group, and begins by providing background information on the organisation. Their current risk management process is discussed, and this is followed by an assessment of the risk management problems they face, and the paper then provides recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: AlanDick Group, risk management, risk management process,

 

C/B/4391. The relationship between corporate social responsibility and corporate governance

WORDS:
5200
DATE:
2012
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59.99 GBP

This paper discusses the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate governance, and aims to assess the management of risk. The paper details aspects of CSR and corporate governance, and details the way in which both concepts have developed. The need for corporate governance is provided, and the convergence of corporate governance and CSR is detailed. The study then goes on to discuss internal control and enterprise risk management, and the relationship between the two is evaluated. A discussion is carried out regarding risk management, internal control, audit functions, and regulatory differences. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, CSR, risk management, internal control, enterprise risk management, internal control, audit functions, regulatory differences,

 

C/M/2519. An evaluation of the risks associated with long term projects. Case study Burj Dubai

WORDS:
750
DATE:
2012
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9.99 GBP

This paper discusses the different risks associated with long term projects with special reference to Burj Dubai. The paper discusses various economic, investment, financial, technological, supply and demand, political, and environmental risks. The importance of qualitative and quantitative risk assessments is discussed

 

KEYWORDS: Risks risk, management, Burj Dubai, economic risk, environmental risks, investment risks, supply and demand risk, technological risk, financial risk, quantitative risk assessments, qualitative risk assessments,

 

C/M/2517. An evaluation of business risk management

WORDS:
5600
DATE:
2012
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59.99 GBP

This paper focuses on risk management and answers a range of questions. The paper begins with a discussion regarding Toyota, and looks at the effect that the depreciating US dollar had on its operating profits and cash flows. The paper then compares interest and currency swaps, and discusses the use of derivatives in currency risk management. The next section looks at debt ratios for subsidiaries in relation to minimizing its consolidated worldwide cost of capital. The paper then discusses the way in which MNE’s can identify measure and manage its political risk. An evaluation of tax planning, working capital management, and debt financing is carried out. The attraction of the Euromarkets to multinational companies and investors are also examined.

 

KEYWORDS: Risk management, Toyota, US Dollar, operating profits, cash flows, interest swaps, currency swaps, derivatives, debt ratios, cost of capital, political risk, working capital management, debt financing, Euromarkets,

 

S/M/664. The role of Oil Derivatives in Risk Management

WORDS:
3600
DATE:
2010
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39.99 GBP

This paper discusses the role of oil derivatives in risk management. The paper explains what oil futures are, as well as the different types of oil futures. The different oil future traders are discussed, along with futures in relation to risk management. The paper then introduces crude oil, and details types of crude oil options, crude oil exchanges, and crude oil and risk management. The advantages of trading are detailed, as well as the negative impact of oil derivatives on risk management. The paper then introduces the case study of Mexico before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: oil derivatives, risk management, oil futures, crude oil, Mexico,

 

C/M/2509. Risk management: case of BP Deepwater Horizon disaster

WORDS:
4500
DATE:
2012
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at the approaches to risk management used by British Petroleum (BP) discussing them in general terms and in the context of the oil spill at the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010. The background of the Deepwater accident is described, the theory of risk identification and management is reviewed, PEST and cost-benefit analysis of the Gulf of Mexico operations is performed. The strategies of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Improved Disaster Management are considered highlighting their advantages and disadvantages.

 

KEYWORDS: Risk management, BP, British Petroleum, Deepwater disaster, PEST, cost-benefit,

 

C/M/2487. Examination of risk management attitudes

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper looks at risk management and aims to provide an overview of the concept. The paper begins by looking at risk management and the different attitudes people have regarding the management of risk. The paper assesses two models, the risk attitude spectrum and the model developed by Kutsch & Hall. The benefits and limitations of the diagnostic models are discussed, and the paper then outlines further developments.

 

KEYWORDS: Risk management, Risk attitude spectrum, Kutsch & Hall, diagnostic models,

 

C/M/2481. Dissertation. An examination of operational risk management in the UK Banking Industry

WORDS:
18100
DATE:
2012
PRICE:
189.99 GBP

This dissertation focuses on operational risk management (ORM) in the UK banking industry, and begins by providing detailed background information. The paper then provides an evaluation of ORM, followed by a discussion regarding the airline and retail industry in relation to risk. The paper then provides information on Basel I and II, and follows by identifying the key aspects that lead to a strong operational risk culture. The review of literature examines a range of previous studies, and provides examples of studies that use qualitative and quantitative methods. The dissertation then examines Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and explains why ORM is so important. JP Morgan Chase, an American bank is then used as a case study in relation to risk management. The dissertation then explains the research methodology and findings. Conclusions are made regarding recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, operational risk management ORM, UK Banking Industry, airline industry, retail industry, Basel I, Basel II, operational risk culture, key risk indicators, KRI, JP Morgan Chase,

 

C/M/2464. Environmental risk management in Thames Barrier and Sunny Hill Parks

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2012
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at London parks Thames Barrier and Sunny Hill as visitor sites evaluating them from the perspective of potential environmental risks, and identifying health and safety hazards of both parks. Risk management policies towards the sites are examined considering their effectiveness with regard to health and safety standards.

 

KEYWORDS: Environmental risk, Thames Barrier, Sunny Hill Park, health and safety,

 

C/P/491. Proposal. Do reconstruction projects have an impact upon the reduction of terrorist acts?

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

This proposal is for a study that aims to evaluate whether the reconstruction of projects can be used to reduce the possible impacts of terrorism. The objectives are to determine the impact of terrorism on businesses and people, to understand how the business impact from terrorism can be reduced or eliminated, identify the role that can be played by the reconstruction projects in reducing the impacts, and to analyse how the risk management can be improved by the reconstruction projects especially terrorism related risk management. The proposed research methodology is provided, and the paper provides information on the data collection methods that will be used. The anticipated problems that may result from the study are detailed, and the proposal also details the research ethics and key deliverables.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, reconstruction of projects, risk management, terrorism,

 

C/E/813. Interest rate risk management for banks and regulators

WORDS:
4600
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

This paper discusses risk management for banks and regulators, and the paper then also examines interest rate risk. The paper begins by providing background information on interest rate risk, and follows with a discussion regarding the measurement of interest rate risk. The repricing and interest gap is assessed, along with Value at Risk (VAR) and stress testing. The way in which interest rate risk can be managed is assessed, and this section looks at methods like forward rate agreements, interest rate swaps, and cash flow matching. Regulatory frameworks and their application to banking institutions are discussed, and conclusions are made regarding recommendations to avoid another financial crisis.

 

KEYWORDS: risk management, interest rate risk, interest gap, repricing gap, Value at Risk, VAR, stress testing, forward rate agreements, interest rate swaps, cash flow matching, Regulatory frameworks!,

 

C/M/2393. Risk management at British Petroleum

WORDS:
3350
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of risk management (RM) conducting a case study of RM appraoches used by British Petroleum (BP). Defenitions of risk and RM are presented, BP oil spill disaster of 2010 in the Deepwater Horizon is examined in from the perspective of poor risk managment, contingency planning, corporate governance, etc. Recommendations are suggested about BP future approach towards risk management.

 

KEYWORDS: Risk management, British Petroleum, BP,

 

C/P/469. Proposal. Do reconstruction projects have an impact upon the reduction of terrorist acts?

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This proposal is for a study that aims to evaluate whether the reconstruction of projects can be used to reduce the possible impacts of terrorism. The objectives are to determine the impact of terrorism on businesses and people, to understand how the business impact from terrorism can be reduced or eliminated, identify the role that can be played by the reconstruction projects in reducing the impacts, and to analyse how the risk management can be improved by the reconstruction projects especially terrorism related risk management. The proposed research methodology is provided, and the paper provides information on the data collection methods that will be used. The anticipated problems that may result from the study are detailed, and the proposal also details the research ethics and key deliverables.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, reconstruction of projects, risk management, terrorism,

 

C/M/2356. BP's Risk Management procedures before the Deepwater Horizon Disaster

WORDS:
3750
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper examines BP’s risk management procedures before the deepwater horizon disaster. The paper begins by providing an overview of the company, and follows with a discussion regarding the importance of risk management. BP’s approach to risk management is detailed, along with the identification of risks in BP’s business environment. The way in which the organisation utilises risk control strategies is discussed, and this is followed by an examination of their response to the disaster. Corporate governance and risk management is evaluated, and BP’s future approach to risk management is documented.

 

KEYWORDS: BP, British Petroleum, risk management, Gulf of Mexico, deepwater horizon, disaster management, corporate governance!,

 

C/M/2321. HSBC's personal loan and the Basel Accord

WORDS:
1850
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper examines HSBC and the way in which banks follow procedures to reduce risk under the Basel Accord. The paper examines HSBC’s personal loans, and follows with a discussion regarding credit risk management. The paper concludes by summarising the way in which HSBC’s personal loan fits in with Principle 3 of the Basel II accord.

 

KEYWORDS: HSBC, personal loan, Basel Accord, principle 3, Basel 11, risk, risk management,

 

C/M/2296. An examination of the risks involved with unsecured lending to mid-cap companies

WORDS:
3200
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

This paper aims to examine the ways in which a bank would look to mitigate the risks involved with unsecured lending to mid-cap companies. The paper begins by outlining different types of credit extension, namely secured or unsecured lending. The paper then assesses the associated risks with providing unsecured loans to mid cap companies. Methods to mitigate against credit and defaulted risks are assessed before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Bank, mitigate, risks, unsecured lending, mid-cap companies, credit extension, secured lending, credit risk, defaulted risk,

 

C/F/1235. Dissertation outline. The management of risk associated with introducing new Islamic financial products and services in Saudi Arabia.

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This dissertation outline presents details for a study on the role of risk that is associated with new Islamic financial products and services in Saudi Arabia. The outline identifies the aims of the study, and this is followed by an examination of the proposed literature review. The subject base, methodology, philosophy, strategies and approaches are all discussed, and the paper then outlines the findings and conclusion sections.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation outline, risk, Islamic financial products, Saudi Arabia!,

 

C/M/2213. Risk management in Central Bank of Egypt

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper looks at risk management practices used by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) with regard to credit risk, country risk, transfer risk and market risk. The effectiveness of CBE risk management is evaluated highlighting the importance of their investments in Basel II standards and IT systems.

 

KEYWORDS: Risk management, Central Bank of Egypt, CBE,

 

C/B/3968. Ethics and governance: case study of BP failure in Texas

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the failure of British Petroleum (BP) in Texas City investigating culpable decisions made by the company governance with regard to safety management. BP approaches to placing blames for the accident are critically analysed, their ethical standards of assessing business conduct are discussed, the issues of people’s protection against corporate misconduct are addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: Ethics, governance, British Petroleum, BP failure in Texas,

 

C/M/2157. Dissertation. Strategic Planning and Risk Management in SME

WORDS:
13300
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the role of risk management in strategic planning undertaken by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Literature is reviewed on the concept of SME, the role of strategic planning in business, theories of organisational growth, theory and process of risk management, etc. A case study is conducted of a restaurant chain Fishworks to identify how they incorporate risk management in their strategic plans. The methodology of the research is based on the analysis of secondary data and primary data obtained from interviews with Fishworks’ owner and managers. Conclusions are made about a clear link between risk management, strategic planning and business success.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, SME,

 

C/M/2154. Dissertation. Risk management in British Petroleum: causes and effects of Deepwater Horizon disaster

WORDS:
15100
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
159.99 GBP

The dissertation looks into the causes and impacts of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico known as Deepwater Horizon accident, assessing the damage inflicted by the disaster on British Petroleum (BP) and evaluating the role of risk management practices within the organisation. Literature is reviewed on the BP Deepwater Horizon accident, the flaws of risk management, the role of management in risk reporting, the models of risk management, etc. The study is based on secondary research and primary research conducted via email interviews with fifty people working at BP. Conclusions are made about the risk management practices at BP suggesting recommendations about the ways to regain BP business strength in the global oil market.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, risk management, British Petroleum, BP, Deepwater Horizon disaster, oil spill,

 

C/M/2149. Risk management for the manufacturing of a multi-functional bread maker

WORDS:
300
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper examines risk management in regards to the manufacturing of a multi-functional bread maker. Risks are assessed in reference to time risks, costs risks, health risks, safety risks, and quality risks. This paper does not contain a reference list.

 

KEYWORDS: Time risks, Cost risks, health risks, safety risks, quality risks,

 

C/M/2132. Proposal. Examination of aviation risk management

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This proposal presents the outline for a study on aviation risk management and discuses how safety can be achieved. The study aims to review the “human dimension” of the safety and management risks being faced by the British Aviation Industry, to review the historical and current responses to these risks and their implications for periodic change in engineering and regulatory codes as they pertain to the UK aviation industry, to compare the UK and EU aviation safety management regimes with those of transatlantic regimes like the US in terms of the crew conditions and HRM practices, and to evaluate the risk and safety management strategies of the major Airlines in the UK industry in the light of the TQM model as they relate to alleviating employee behavior and satisfaction. The paper then highlights aspects of the proposed literature review, methodology, and findings section of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, aviation, risk management, safety, British Aviation Industry, engineering, safety management regimes, TQM model,

 

C/M/2110. Risk management: case study of Caforilus

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problems of risk management at Caforilus analysing their failures and fraudulent actions committed by CEO Mark Hughes, discussing vulnerabilities of financial institutions with regard to transaction frauds, and suggesting recommendations about the ways to reduce Caforilus’s exposure to risks by enhancing their risk culture.

 

KEYWORDS: Risk management, Caforilus,

 

S/M/618. Risk mitigation strategies for Easyjet

WORDS:
2900
DATE:
2011
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper is a report from a fictional company and it outlines risk mitigation strategies for Easyjet, the airline company. The paper focuses on fuel risk, foreign exchange risk, safety risk, and operational risk. All of the issues affecting Easyjet that are associated with the four main risks are examined, and the paper provides recommendations for management of these risks.

 

KEYWORDS: Easyjet, risk management, risk mitigation strategies, fuel risk, foreign exchange risk, safety risk! operational risk!,