Flood warning in a Swedish local risk management context

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Stig Persson ◽  
Lars Nyberg ◽  
Inge Svedung
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Early Warning Systems ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Management Context ◽  
Local Risk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore how local early warning systems (EWSs) for floods are established at the municipality level in Sweden. The study also aims to analyse the role of EWSs in a risk management context. The overall purpose of this study is to elucidate how and to what extent the adoption of local EWSs can generate value-added benefits throughout the wider risk management process. Design/methodology/approach – Semi-structured interviews have been conducted with supervisors at each municipality in order to depict how local EWS are established at the municipality level in Sweden. The interviews went through a content analysis with respect to theory on EWS and theory on the risk management process. Findings – The possible effects from an EWS is not only reduced flood losses but also potential spinoff. The possibility of spinoff effects from the system, but also the mitigating effectiveness in case of a flood is largely dependent on the well-being of the organisation and its risk management processes. Originality/value – This study widens the understanding of the value of an EWS and that the organisational culture and state of risk management system has influence on the availability of such value. Identifying the potential added value from EWSs is important from a more general disaster risk reduction perspective, as it helps to further motivate implementation of proactive risk management measures. This knowledge can be of help to others who investigate the possibilities of investing in EWSs.

Customisable framework for project risk management

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Firmenich
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
New Institutional Economics ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Project Risk Management ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Project Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Management Concepts

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to emphasise on the need for efficient and effective project risk management practices and to support project managers in increasing the cost certainty of projects by proposing a new framework for project risk management. Design/methodology/approach The author adopts a “constructivist” methodology, drawing on practices common in construction management sciences and new institutional economics. Findings The author presents a holistic and customisable project risk management framework that is grounded in both practice and academia. The framework is holistic because, amongst others, all steps of the typical risk management process are addressed. The framework is customisable, because it allows for alternative ways of implementing the project risk management steps depending on the project-specific circumstances. Research limitations/implications The framework does not address the potential unwillingness of the project players to set up a project risk management process, at all. The proposed framework has not yet been tested empirically. Future research will seek to validate the framework. Originality/value The framework is designed to account for the difficult circumstances of a complex construction project. It is intended to support decision makers in customising a practical yet comprehensive project risk management concept to the characteristics of the unique project. Although many other project risk management concepts are designed based on the assumption that actors are perfectly rational and informed, this framework’s design is based on the opposite assumption. The framework is dynamic and should adapt over time.

Cyber risk management in SMEs: insights from industry surveys

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicitas Hoppe ◽  
Nadine Gatzert ◽  
Petra Gruner
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Cyber Security ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Security Culture ◽  
Current State ◽  
Enterprise Risk ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Cyber Risk

PurposeThis article aims to gain insights on the current state of small- and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs’) cyber risk management process and to derive future research directions.Design/methodology/approachThis is done by collecting market insights from 37 recent industry surveys and structuring them based on the steps of the risk management process. From this analysis, major challenges are derived and future fields of research identified.FindingsThe results indicate that deficiencies in risk culture as well as the strained market for IT experts are the major obstacles with respect to the implementation of cyber risk management in SMEs, and that these challenges are similar across countries. The findings suggest that especially the relationship between cyber security culture and cyber risk management should be investigated further, and that a stronger link between the research streams on enterprise risk management and cyber risk management would be desirable.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the literature by providing a systematic overview on the current state of SMEs' cyber risk management from a market perspective. The findings provide support for the existing academic literature by emphasizing the central role of cyber security culture (perception, knowledge, attitude) for a successful cyber risk management, which however should be addressed in more depth in future (empirical) research.

scholarly journals Identification and analysis of risks with major involvement in the staff activity of tourist pension

2021 ◽  
Vol 95 ◽  
pp. 01014
Author(s):  
Maria Georgiana Mocanu ◽  
Dorina Mocuta
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Efficient Method ◽  
Human Factor ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Healthy Development ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Short Time

The human factor is the indispensable resource of tourist pensions due to which the activity of this sector is achievable, but inadequate training leads to many risks for all parties involved, namely employees, employer, but also consumers, suppliers and other parties.For a healthy development, the society must go through all the established stages so that the frequency of the risks that may appear to be reduced to almost nullity. Particular importance must be given in the risk management process so that they are identified and controlled in a relatively short time so as not to face undesirable results. Research background: At the level of tourist pensions, we face a series of risks that must be identified in due time. Purpose of the article: Identify the main risks that may occur. Methods: The identification of risks is made on the basis of a very well established analysis by persons accredited in this field. Findings & Value added: In order to establish the risks that may arise, it is desired to determine a very efficient method that can be applied at the level of society and which aims at the human resources part and their preparation.

scholarly journals Risk Perception Related to Critical Infrastructure

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Dorel Badea ◽  
Crenguţa Macovei ◽  
Olga Maria Cristina Bucoveţchi ◽  
Marian Coman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Critical Infrastructure ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Perceived Risks ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Important Input ◽  
Pilot Sample

Abstract Through this article it is brought to attention the essential aspects related to the perceived risks for critical infrastructure, both theoretically and practically, considering perception as an important input in the risk management process. For the practical part, the added value component in the field consists from the results of research based on survey, conducted in a wider framework of determining the level of awareness of the critical infrastructure issue by a pilot sample, consisting of persons with managerial and operational attributions in this sector.

Measuring project risk management process for construction contractors with statement indicators linked to numerical scores

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 336-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant Kululanga ◽  
Witness Kuotcha
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Project Risk Management ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Project Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Sub Saharan

PurposeThere is relatively low implementation of formal project risk management methods in practice, leading to the construction industry consistently suffering from poor project performance. This study aims to ascertain the extent to which current project risk management practices are used by construction contractors in one of the countries of the sub‐Saharan region – Malawi.Design/methodology/approachA management process tool with statement indicators linked to numerical scores was conceived that characterised a series of steps of project risk management process. To ascertain the degree to which project risk management processes were used, a questionnaire survey was employed. Data were elicited from registered Malawian construction contractors on the elements underlining a series of steps of project risk management process as espoused by the literature. Out of 84 sampled construction contractors, 51 completed questionnaires were received.FindingsApart from large‐sized and more experienced construction contractors, all the small and medium‐sized construction contractors – which constitute the largest proportion of the construction industry – were characterised by a low implementation of the various required steps for the project risk management process. The application of project risk management processes was significantly influenced by the various categories of size and experience of the surveyed construction contractors at p<0.01. Furthermore, contingence planning within the series of steps of project risk management process featured highly among the surveyed construction contractors. The majority of the variables under the series of steps of project risk management process were positively and significantly linked to progression in size and experience of construction contractors at p<0.01.Research limitations/implicationsThe study forms the basis for further research; replication of this study to other parts of world about how the actual implementation of the series of steps of project risk management process is undertaken could yield rich lessons for the construction industry.Practical implicationsThe intentional move by industry towards measuring management processes as a precursor to uncovering the root causes that underlie project success or failure to provide quick feedback for remedial action is supported by an approach such as this.Originality/valueThe originality of this paper lies in its uniqueness for a systematic approach to quantifying the project risk management processes with the view to understanding the implementation behaviours of construction contractors in one country in the sub‐Saharan region.

Scenarios, their concept, elaboration and application

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiří Fotr ◽  
Miroslav Špaček ◽  
Ivan Souček ◽  
Emil Vacík
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Scenario Planning ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Scenario Approach

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to elucidate on specific risk mitigation approach which is known as “scenario approach”. Description of stepwise process of their elaboration, which is worth considering for managers, offers feasible tool not only for company risk management improvement but also for significant enhancement of the quality of company strategic planning. Authors also draw attention to advantages and disadvantages of investment and strategic scenario planning. Theoretical implications of using scenario approaches are exemplified both by the set of investment projects and company strategic planning process where method in question was applied. Design/methodology/approach – As for methods applied which fulfilled research strategies, it is worth mentioning following items: analysis which explores particular parts of methodology of scenario elaboration and application, the way of obtaining information, impact on strategy, working with risks and organizational support of outcomes in company environment; synthesis observing context and natural relation of problems solved which supports research hypotheses formulation; induction generalizing facts acquired from results in companies; deduction to be grounds on which conclusion of this paper was drawn up; abstraction used upon evaluation of case studies; comparison assessing consistency and inconsistency of phenomena and objects; description inevitable for characterization of companies and environment in which they operate; interview collecting information inevitable for the evaluation of the way of working with scenarios and company knowledge standards; modelling was used upon consideration about possible future development of factors observed. Findings – The paper arrived at conclusion, that scenario approach, when used appropriately, may significantly mitigate risk exposure of the company. Conclusions which have been made on selected industrial companies can be extended to other industrial branches. Practical application of scenario planning method confirmed that this approach was superior to deterministic single scenario model. Scenario technique thus compensates for deficiencies and omissions which are inherent in simplistic deterministic model. In cases where an investment scenario planning process proved to be insufficient, the paper refers to more advanced techniques like simulation methods or real options. Research limitations/implications – Over past ten years practical test of proposed stepwise process of scenarios elaboration was repeatedly tested on approx ten industrial companies during the tenure of Mr Soucek and Mr Špaček in top managerial positions. Practical implications – This paper offers flexible and feasible toll for scenario elaboration and their further development. Such an approach contributes significantly to the enhancement of company risk management process. Proceedures described were successfully tested in managerial practice by two of authors while holding CEO positions in oil prcessing and pharma business. Social implications – This paper does not have direct social implication. But scenario approach as a powerful tool of risk management process may significantly contribute to company survival and thus impact social status all stakeholders concerned. Therefore social implications should be identified rather on the background of the problem. Originality/value – Notwithstanding some general notion about scenario concept, there is still little evidence that scenario approach is applied in larger extent. It is prevalently due to lack of expertise of respective managers who are obviously puzzled with numerous outcomes to be obtained by this approach. Clearly define procedure of scenarios formation may be conducive to larger exploitation of this approach. Design of the elaboration and application of scenario approach which was proven to be functioning in the practice brings new benefits to risk management exploration.

Risk management in SMEs: a systematic review of available evidence

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Maria Falkner ◽  
Martin R.W. Hiebl
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
The Body ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Word Search

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic literature review of available research evidence on risk management in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The authors aim to reveal ambiguities, gaps and contradictions in the literature, and to sketch avenues for further research. Design/methodology/approach – The authors follow the tenets of Tranfield et al. (2003) for conducting a systematic literature review. Following a key word search and an assessment of fit for this review, 27 papers were analyzed with respect to bibliographical information, research design and findings. Findings – The review identified various types of risks that may occur in SMEs. In addition, the publication analysis demonstrates the importance of a risk management process in SMEs and that the characteristics of SME owners have a significant impact on their business strategies. Research limitations/implications – Additional empirical research on risk identification, risk analysis, strategy implementation and control in the SME risk management process is needed. Originality/value – This paper is the first comprehensive review of the body of literature on risk management in SMEs.

scholarly journals The attitudes of entrepreneurs of the small and medium-sized enterprises sector in Poland to key business risks

Equilibrium ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 511-536
Author(s):  
Robert Dankiewicz ◽  
Anna Ostrowska-Dankiewicz ◽  
Cagri Bulut
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Management Effectiveness ◽  
Actual Risk ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Individual Risk Factors

Research background: The risk management process is a key element in running a business. Moreover, it is basically one of the basic and most important internal processes in any company, regardless of its size. However, due to the extremely important role played by small and medium-sized enterprises in the economy, the problem of proper management of endogenous and exogenous risks becomes particularly important. Purpose of the article: The article aims to show the importance of risk management in the operations of modern enterprises in the SMEs sector and the attitudes of entrepreneurs towards key business risks. Methods: The research was based on data on 332 enterprises from the SMEs sector operating in Poland. The data was collected using the CSAQ method in the period from 12 of November 2019 to 9 of March 2020. The distribution of risk assessment in the studies was analysed using Tau Kendall statistics, while the risk management index was created by examining the attitudes of entrepreneurs towards individual risk factors. Findings & Value added: The results of the survey showed that three-quarters of enterprises did not manage risk in a formalized way and that decision-makers in enterprises often paid too little attention to the issues related to managing different types of risk. The article should, therefore, draw the attention of managers to the need to build appropriate procedures to enable effective risk management that creates opportunities for the safe operation of the enterprise. The added value of the work is a detailed analysis of the management of individual types of endogenous and exogenous risks, as well as an indication of what features of enterprises affect the effectiveness of actions taken in the field of controlling these risks. Research is valuable because of the small amount of studies that links managers' approaches to risk management with actual risk management effectiveness.

scholarly journals Use of the cost-benefit analysis method in the risk management process of SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 03019
Author(s):  
Katarina Makka ◽  
Katarina Kampova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Cost Benefit Analysis ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Benefit Analysis ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
The Cost

Research background: Property protection is a worldwide very often used term in the conditions of various sectors. It represents a set of measures that have a preventive effect on the risk of damage to the building. The issue of property protection does not only concern organizations, but also every person who is the owner of a property in which his important interests are located. The protection of buildings is a current topic on a global scale, mainly to ensure the proper functioning through the protection of all important tangible and intangible assets of company. Purpose of the article: The main idea of this article is to approach the issue and create a risk management process, focusing on dealing with risks in the conditions of a particular company, in this step we will use a cost-benefit analysis to help decide on the implementation or rejection of a project to protect the selected object. Methods: Before applying the method of cost-benefit analysis to a specific case of protection of the object of the selected company, it was necessary to characterize the selected company and find out which risks are unacceptable through the creation of a risk management process. The risk management process was created based on structured and unstructured interviews with the company’s employees. Findings & Value added: The proposed procedure for risk management and application of the method of cost-benefit analysis in the process of risk management are applicable in the conditions of any other organization in order to create an effective project for the protection of the object. If necessary, the procedure for using the cost-benefit analysis method can be adjusted to suit the needs and conditions of the problem of a particular organization.

scholarly journals Assessing the risks and their sources in dependence on the rate of implementing the risk management process in the SMEs

Equilibrium ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 543-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mária Hudáková ◽  
Ján Dvorský
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Basic Material ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Market Economic ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Risk Sources ◽  
Chi Squared

Research background: The managers have a key position in process of management risk. The managers are able to implement the risk management process in the companies with an emphasis on preventing the company crises using the appropriate methods and tools for the early identification of the changes if the entrepreneurial environment develops negatively. Does a manager have enough knowledge and awareness about the potential risk sources in company? Purpose of the article: The essence of this article is to assess the sources of the market, economic, financial, operational, HR, security and legal risk depending on the rate of implementing the risk management process in the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Methods: We realized the risk assessment process on the basis of evaluations by 487 man-agers who gave their opinions to selected risks and their sources in the SMEs in Slovakia. Subsequently, we utilized the methods and tools of the mathematical statistics (descriptive statistics, comparison, Z-score for 2 population proportions, Chi-squared test for 5 x 2 contingency table). Findings & Value added: The strongest dependence perceived by the SME-entrepreneurs lies between the development of the tax and insurance burdens as the source of the economic risk and the criterion of the “level of the risk management in the company”. The overall results of the empirical research underline the significance and importance of dealing with the assessment of the key risks and their sources in the Slovak SMEs. The results having been processed are the basic material for the professional public and other organizations whose effort is to help the companies in an effective implementation of the risk management process in the Slovak enterprises.

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