Bereits Goethe implizierte in seinem Sprichwort, wie fatal es sein kann, zu handeln ohne weder Ziele noch Risiken zu kennen oder zu bedenken. Das Risiko-management eines Unternehmens baut auf diesem Gedanken auf und hat sich in Großunternehmen bereits etabliert. Aber auch für kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen (KMU) gewinnt das Risikomanagement zunehmend an Bedeutung und stellt ein betriebswirtschaftliches Instrument zur Risikobewältigung dar.
Aufgrund Ihrer Heterogenität und Vielfalt werden KMU häufig als tragende Säule der Wirtschaft bezeichnet. Jedoch sind auch sie in allen Lebensphasen Risiken ausgesetzt, die zu einer Minderung des Unternehmenserfolges und je nach Ausprägung mittel- bis langfristig zur Existenzbedrohung des Unternehmens führen können.
Ein weltweit abgestütztes Regelwerk, das eine verbindliche Leitlinie für das Risikomanagement darstellt, wurde am 15. November 2009 veröffentlicht. Es handelt sich hierbei um die internationale Norm ISO 31000 „Risk management - Principles and guidelines“. Sie soll nicht nur großen Organisationen helfen, die Spezialisierung des Risikomanagements zu bewältigen sondern vermehrt auch KMU. Denn spätestens seit den enormen internationalen wirtschaftlichen Verflechtungen tangieren die daraus resultierende Probleme nicht mehr nur international agierende Konzerne, sondern in zunehmenden Maße auch KMU.
In dieser Seminararbeit werden in Kapitel 2 die Begriffe Risiko und Risikomanagement erklärt und auf Bedeutung des Risikomanagements im Rahmen der Risikomanagement-Norm ISO 31000 eingegangen. Nachfolgend werden in Kapitel 3 die Bedeutung und die Anforderungen des Risikomanagemets in KMU erläutert und mit einer Wirtschaftlichkeitsbetrachtung abgerundet. Die herausgearbeiteten Aspekte werden in Kapitel 4 in einem Fazit nochmals zusammengefasst.
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Relation between Poet and Nature
- 3. The Construction of Nature as Positive Counterpart to Culture
- 4. The Divine Power of Nature
- 5. Nature as Teacher of Man and Source of Ultimate Truth
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper analyzes William Wordsworth's concept of nature in his lyrical ballad "The Tables Turned," examining his appreciation of nature and his methods of describing the natural environment. It explores the poem's depiction of nature as a positive counterpoint to culture, a source of spiritual and moral guidance, and a muse for poetic inspiration.
- Wordsworth's portrayal of nature in "The Tables Turned"
- The contrast between nature and culture in the poem
- Nature as a source of spiritual and moral insight
- Nature as a muse for poetic creation
- The role of emotion and imagination in Wordsworth's engagement with nature
Chapter Summaries
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the analysis of Wordsworth's concept of nature, contextualizing it within the socio-economic changes of the Romantic period and highlighting the poem "The Tables Turned" as a prime example of Wordsworth's reverence for nature. The chapter outlines the paper's objectives: to analyze Wordsworth's appreciation for nature, his descriptive methods, and the poem's significance in contemporary times of environmental concerns. It briefly previews the structure of the analysis, highlighting the exploration of the relationship between the poet and nature, the contrast between nature and culture, and the portrayal of nature as a moral teacher and source of ultimate truth.
2. The Relation between Poet and Nature: This chapter delves into Wordsworth's intimate connection with nature, emphasizing the capitalization of "Nature" as a testament to its significance. The poet's personification of nature as female, akin to Gaia, underscores the poem's underlying theme of nature's divinity and inherent worth. The chapter analyzes how Wordsworth's emotional engagement with nature, reflected in vivid imagery, serves as a means of evoking pictorial images in the reader's mind, creating a shared experience of nature's sublime power. The chapter further explores the idea of nature as a source of poetic inspiration, drawing parallels between the setting sun and Wordsworth's own creative process, suggesting nature's role in offering solace and inspiration, particularly during challenging periods in his life.
3. The Construction of Nature as Positive Counterpart to Culture: This chapter highlights the stark contrast between Wordsworth's positive portrayal of nature and his negative depiction of culture in "The Tables Turned." Culture, characterized by empirical and rational thinking, is depicted as "dull" and associated with negativity. The chapter connects this negative portrayal of culture to the social and economic context of Romanticism, linking it to issues such as urbanization, industrialization, and war. In contrast, the chapter emphasizes nature's positive attributes and its role as a counterbalance to the negative aspects of human society, offering a respite from the emotional hardness and moral decay associated with culture.
Keywords
William Wordsworth, The Tables Turned, Romanticism, Nature, Culture, Poetry, Imagination, Emotion, Divine, Sublime, Moral Education, Environmentalism.
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The analysis explores Wordsworth's portrayal of nature, the contrast between nature and culture, nature as a source of spiritual and moral insight, nature as a muse for poetic creation, and the role of emotion and imagination in Wordsworth's engagement with nature.
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The paper is structured into several chapters. The introduction sets the context and objectives. Subsequent chapters delve into the relationship between the poet and nature, exploring Wordsworth's intimate connection and personification of nature. Another chapter contrasts Wordsworth's positive view of nature with his negative portrayal of culture within the socio-economic context of Romanticism.
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The analysis interprets Wordsworth's depiction of nature as divine, sublime, and possessing inherent moral value. It emphasizes the vivid imagery used to evoke an emotional response and shared experience of nature's power. Nature is presented as a teacher, offering ultimate truth and solace, particularly during challenging times.
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The contrast between nature and culture highlights a central theme in the poem. Wordsworth's negative portrayal of culture, associated with empirical and rational thinking, is juxtaposed with the positive attributes of nature. This contrast reflects the social and economic changes of the Romantic period, such as urbanization and industrialization.
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Key words include William Wordsworth, The Tables Turned, Romanticism, Nature, Culture, Poetry, Imagination, Emotion, Divine, Sublime, Moral Education, and Environmentalism.
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- Anne Volkmer (Author), 2012, The Concept of "Nature" in William Wordsworth's "The Tables Turned", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/204590
