Risk Management for Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Flight Projects

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
James R. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
The Impact

Abstract RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE PROGRAM/PROJECT ENVIRONMENT: The Risk Management process is assuming greater influence in the process of Project and Program Management. The requirements of NPG 7120.5A [NPG, 1998] have created inroads for the results of identifying risk to influence project decisions. Program needs and the interdependencies of risks among projects are receiving increasing attention on major JPL projects. Creating Risk Management plans and requiring risk reporting are beginning to make project personnel aware of the benefit of identifying and mitigating potential future adverse consequences and understanding the trade-offs involved in spending reserves for prevention as opposed to recovery from problems. Risk-based decision-making in the planning phase is allowing risks balancing to be considered, and hard decisions in the cost-capped environment require even reduction in expected mission return in order to provide adequate performance assurance. RISK ASSESSMENT TOOLS USED IN DESIGN AND ASSURANCE: The paper will describe the use of Risk-revealing checklists and compilations of engineering guidance principles as enabling tools for comprehensive risk identification. Also, effective risk assessment methods (such as Failure Modes Effects Analyses (FMEAs), and Probabilistic Risk Analyses (PRAs) will be discussed. Tracking tools appropriate to maintaining cognizance of risk will be covered. INTEGRATING RISK AND MANAGING PROJECT RESOURCES: JPL is in the process of identifying a standardized Risk Management methodology, which is based on the two pioneering methodologies developed on the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) and Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) projects. Criteria for assessing risk will be “normalized” with tailoring allowed. Database tools are available now to support this approach for flight projects. The Risk Management team at JPL has developed such a tool, which is in use on many of our projects. An advanced version of the JPL tool has been demonstrated which will provide options for quantitative analysis and resource management trade-offs. Implementation of risk tracking metrics in cost and schedule management systems, and design tools, will allow change to be quickly detected. Also, experience on the MGS project suggests that project management can make effective use of risk impact assessments based on cost, and can therefore gain insight into the effective use of project reserves. Utilizing common risk metrics between the risk management process and design metrics, Problem/ Failure Reports (PFRs), earned value reporting, and other management areas will provide more confidence in the impact of project decisions. INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENTS AND THE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT OFFICE (SMO): The requirement to balance faithful service to the project customer while at the same time provide an objective assessment of the health of the project to the JPL administration and to the agency will be facilitated through the SMO function. Risk Assessments using criteria common to those that the project uses but identification and assessment by independent “eyes” will allow added possibility for early detection and correction of problems. This will enhance the Risk Management effectiveness on the project, and undoubtedly increase the likelihood of mission success.

scholarly journals Identification and Qualitative Evaluation of Risk Factors in the Construction Projects in Iraq

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-101
Author(s):  
Noor Aletby ◽  
Hafeth Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Construction projects in Iraq face many dangers that cause exceeding the estimated cost of the project and not completing the project on time, and since the risk management process in construction projects is of great importance in controlling and reducing the impact of risks in construction projects, so it is necessary to identify these risks and evaluate them correctly in order to increase accuracy and the health of the subsequent stages of the risk management process in construction projects. This paper aims to identify the most important risks in construction projects in Iraq and to conduct a qualitative assessment of the identified risks and arrange them according to their importance. The researcher adopted the questionnaire method as a tool to determine the risks and used the technique of probability and effect matrix to conduct the qualitative assessment of the identified risks. The study found that there are 48 risk factors that constitute the most dangerous factor in construction projects in Iraq, and 10 of the determining factors were within the high level of risk, and at the forefront of which was the inability of the owner to finance the project.

scholarly journals The place of artificial intelligence in the risk management process

2021 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 02013
Author(s):  
Petya Biolcheva
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Problematic Issue ◽  
The Individual

In recent years, there has been increasing talk of the rapid entry of artificial intelligence into risk management. All the benefits it would bring over the whole process are often commented on: real-time results, processing large amounts of data, more complete risk identification, more accurate risk assessment, etc. There are also negative moods that make various experts feel threatened by their need to be replaced by artificial intelligence. Another problematic issue that arises is related to the transparency of algorithms and the increase in cyber risks [6]. This material aims to identify the individual elements at the stages of risk management in which artificial intelligence (AI) can and should be applied alone, in combination with expert opinion or not. Here it is shown that because of the use of AI the efficiency of the whole process is significantly increased, first of all by conducting in-depth analyses, and the decisions are made by the risk management experts. This proves its usefulness and increases the confidence of experts in it.

scholarly journals Effect of Employees’ Understanding on Risk Management Process on Risk Management: A Case Study in a Non-profit Organisation

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 144
Author(s):  
Erlane K Ghani ◽  
Nor Hamimah Nor Hassin ◽  
Kamaruzzaman Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Risk Control ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Monitoring Process ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Risk Assessment And Analysis

Purpose: This study examines the effect of employees’ understanding of risk management process on knowledge on risk management in a non-profit organisation. Specifically, this study examines the effect of employees’ understanding of risk identification, risk assessment and analysis and, risk control and monitoring on their knowledge on risk management.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study used questionnaire survey on 80 employees of various levels in a non-profit organisation.Findings: This study shows that the most of the employees felt that they have a poor knowledge on risk management. The poor knowledge on risk management is attributed by the all three determinants in this study namely, understanding risk identification, risk assessment and analysis and, risk control and monitoring process on knowledge on risk management.Practical Implications: The findings provide indication that non-profit organisations need to provide awareness programs to their employees in increasing their knowledge on risk management. The findings of this study is essential to the managements to ensure that their employees are well informed and understand risk management and subsequently, take necessary control to reduce risks.Originality/Value: This study provides further understanding on the importance of understanding risk management process on performance.

A TEST CASE PRIORITIZATION BASED ON DEGREE OF RISK EXPOSURE AND ITS EMPIRICAL STUDY

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 191-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
HOIJIN YOON ◽  
BYOUNGJU CHOI
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Risk Exposure ◽  
Test Case ◽  
Test Case Prioritization ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Testing Method ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Prioritization Strategy

We propose a test case prioritization strategy for risk based testing, in which the risk exposure is employed as the key criterion of evaluation. Existing approaches to risk based testing typically employ risk exposure values as assessed by the tester. In contrast, we employ exposure values that have been determined by experts during the risk assessment stage of the risk management process. If a given method produces greater accuracy in fault detection, that approach is considered more valuable for software testing. We demonstrate the value of our proposed risk based testing method in this sense through its application.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF MANAGING RISK PROCESS IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 101-114
Author(s):  
Khanm Noori Kaka HamaAttar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Theoretical Aspect ◽  
Risk Process ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Risks Assessment ◽  
Managing Risk ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this study is to get a better understanding for the effect of the set of the risks in the construction projects, in addition to how mitigating these risks in those projects. Indeed risks are frequently playing the same rules, but the nature of project defines the specific risks of the project. The first step in process of risks assessment is identification them. Once risk identification is complete, risk analysis is used to identify the likelihood the risks that have been identified will happen. Thus by using evidence from other research in the area, this study showed the impact of the set of the stages in the risk management process in the construction projects, which were discussed in greater detail in the theoretical aspect of the current study. The findings of the study were revealed the fact that the comprehension of risk and its management has the direct effect of understanding specific issues that involve to the project. In addition to that, the integration of a risk management process at each stage of its stages in construction projects must be oriented to the progress of the project and permeate all areas, functions and processes of the project. In this regard, the most successful project managers maintain open lines of communication throughout their organizations to stay in touch with constituent’s needs.

scholarly journals Risk Management in SMES

2019 ◽  
Vol 82 ◽  
pp. 91-99
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Gaschi-Uciecha
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Way

Risk management is a process concerning not only large organizations, but also enterprises belonging to the SME sector. When this process is managed effectively, it is possible to eliminate the greatest and most frequent disturbances and also appropriately respond to the occurring changes and use the available opportunities. The activity of the SME sector and the impact of the risk management process on the competitive position of these enterprises increasingly gain significant importance. Therefore, it is worth considering how to help these enterprises to overcome the difficulties which they encounter. The article presents the results of the research conducted on enterprises from the SME sector and operating in the Silesian Voivodeship, using a research survey. The research concerned the application of risk management in these enterprises and the way of documenting it.

Analisis Manajemen Risiko Di Ruang Filing RSUD dr Soediran Mangun Sumarso Wonogiri Tahun 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
Nabilatul Fanny ◽  
Anindiya Soviani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Medical Record ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Facility Management ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
Risk Treatment

Patient safety is a system that makes patient care safer, including risk assessment, identificationand management of patient risks, incident reporting and analysis, the ability to learn from incidents andtheir follow-up, and implementation of solutions to minimize risks and prevent injury caused by errors.the result of carrying out an action or not taking the action that should be taken The importance of riskmanagement in the hospital is to minimize the number of unwanted events. Based on a preliminary studyof five medical record processing at the Dr Soediran Mangun Sumarso Wonogiri Regional Hospital, thebigger risk is filing, in the medical record unit there is no standard risk management operationalprocedure and there is no report related to risk management. This type of research is descriptive with across sectional approach. The subjects are the Facility Management and Safety coordinator, head ofmedical records, and head of filing. The object of the filing room and the risk management process. Theresearch instruments were observation guidelines and interview guidelines. Data analysis was carriedout by univariate. The results show that risk management at Dr Soediran Mangun Soemarso WonogiriHospital has been carried out. Safety Facility Management is a working group to plan risk managementin each unit. The medical record unit of Dr Soediran Mangun Soemarso Wonogiri Hospital implementsrisk management with an appropriate sequence of risk management processes starting fromcommunication consultation, scope of context criteria, risk assessment, risk treatment, monitoring andreview. In the filing section of the Dr Soediran Mangun Soemarso Wonogiri Regional Hospital, there isone important stage that is overlooked in the risk management process, namely the scope, context, andcriteria stages. The conclusion of this study is that the Facility and Safety Management section hasimplemented a risk management process in the medical record unit but has not been maximallyimplemented in the filing section.

scholarly journals RISKS OF INNOVATIVE ACTIVITY: ECONOMIC AND LEGAL ANALYSIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Nataliia Kuznietsova ◽  
Liudmyla Kot ◽  
Oleksii Kot
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Innovative Activity ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Business Decision ◽  
Innovative Project ◽  
Risk Management Process ◽  
The Impact

As experience in the development of the economy of different countries shows, risk is an integral factor in a market economy. The rapid development of science and technology, the emergence of new technologies, their implementation into production, the increase in the number of innovative projects give rise to new types of risks, which, in turn, complicate social relations. The lack of a unified approach to the scientifically justified definition of risk, its features, classification criteria, as well as the lack of a conceptual and categorical component necessitates the further study of risk in law, which is reflected in the qualitative legal regulation of the relations of participants. The subjects of the research are the economic and legal aspects of innovative activity risks. Accordingly, the purpose of the article is a study of the nature of risk, the main classification features, defining the role and place of legal risks, identifying the main approaches to risk management of innovative projects. To achieve this goal, we have used the following research methods: analysis and generalization of theoretical sources and scientific literature; abstractlogical method in the process of theoretical generalizations and formation of conclusions; general scientific methods of analysis and synthesis. In the result of the research conducted it is determined that the risk of an innovative project is a set of risks that combine the elements associated with a particular innovative project, that is, for each specific project and the entity that develops, implements and manages the project will be its own set of risks. A prerequisite for business decision-making is the skills and ability to manage risk, which is to determine its acceptable limits, taking into account the potential negative consequences, which, among other things, will minimize the impact of the risk factor on the planned economic outcome of the introduction of innovation. A crucial factor in ensuring the success of the innovative risk management process is interaction at all stages, in particular during the identification, analysis, evaluation, control, monitoring of risks. Engaging and understanding the risk management process and its need for all project participants ensures the effectiveness of structural and organizational risk management measures. Effective risk management requires commitment, as well as the conscious behavior of each person. The motivation and interaction of the parties involved in the project ultimately determine the quality of the work and therefore the success of the project.

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