Security and Risk Management. Selected Academic Essays

Recueil , 2014 , 80 Pages , Note: 70%

Gestion d'entreprise - Direction d'entreprise, Management, Organisation

This collection of essays outlines the work of one BSc student in Security and Risk Management from the University of Portsmouth, UK. It provides useful insights towards a better understanding of the topics of security, risk and organised crime.

This book will be of particular relevance for BSc students in security and risk management and for security professionals who would like to deepen their academic knowledge.

List of essays:

What are the main influences on the function of a security manager in the retail and aviation sectors?

Is there such a thing as an unified theory of risk and does the academic literature account for such principle adequately?

There has been a move away from risk as probability to risk as accountability and liability which place the emphasis upon the individual

Business continuity management has evolved as a business function

Critically discuss how corporate security management is evolving

The introduction of more privatisation into public policing will bring lower standards and risk greater corruption

Critically examine the appropriateness of the term ‘organised crime’

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• What are the main influences on the function of a security manager in the retail and aviation sectors?
• Is there such a thing as an unified theory of risk and does the academic literature account for such principle adequately?
• There has been a move away from risk as probability to risk as accountability and liability which place the emphasis upon the individual
• Business continuity management has evolved as a business function
• Critically discuss how corporate security management is evolving
• The introduction of more privatisation into public policing will bring lower standards and risk greater corruption
• Critically examine the appropriateness of the term 'organised crime'
• About the author

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This collection of essays aims to explore various aspects of security and risk management, providing a comprehensive overview of key concepts and contemporary challenges within the field. The work delves into the practical implications of security management in different sectors, examines the evolution of risk management paradigms, and critically analyzes the effectiveness of current approaches to security.

• The role and function of security managers in different sectors
• The evolution of risk management theories and practices
• The impact of individual accountability and liability on risk management
• The development of business continuity management as a business function
• The changing landscape of corporate security management

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of security as a critical factor in organizational continuity and success, outlining the five key elements of effective security management: study, research, discipline, opportunity, and knowledge transfer.
• What are the main influences on the function of a security manager in the retail and aviation sectors?: This chapter explores the specific challenges and influences that shape the role of security managers in the retail and aviation industries, highlighting the unique security considerations of each sector.
• Is there such a thing as an unified theory of risk and does the academic literature account for such principle adequately?: This chapter delves into the theoretical underpinnings of risk management, examining whether a unified theory of risk exists and whether the academic literature adequately addresses this concept.
• There has been a move away from risk as probability to risk as accountability and liability which place the emphasis upon the individual: This chapter analyzes the shift in risk management paradigms, highlighting the growing emphasis on individual accountability and liability in contemporary risk management practices.
• Business continuity management has evolved as a business function: This chapter examines the development of business continuity management as a distinct business function, exploring its key elements, objectives, and importance in modern organizations.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this collection of essays include security management, risk management, corporate security, business continuity, individual accountability, risk assessment, risk mitigation, security threats, vulnerabilities, and organized crime. The essays explore the evolution of these concepts, their practical applications in different sectors, and the challenges associated with their implementation.

• Université: University of Portsmouth (Institute of Criminal Justice Studies)
• Cours: BSc Security and Risk Management
• Note: 70%
• Auteur: Matthieu Petrigh (Auteur)
• Année de publication: 2014
• Pages: 80
• N° de catalogue: V307907
• ISBN (ebook): 9783668060883
• ISBN (Livre): 9783668060890
• Langue: anglais
• mots-clé: security, risk, organised crime, security management, risk management, portsmouth