Search for dissertations about: "managing risks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 72 swedish dissertations containing the words managing risks.

  2. 1. Managing Risks in Business Critical Outsourcing : A Perspective from the Outsourcer and the Supplier

    Author : Mike Malmgren; Mats Abrahamsson; Dan Andersson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Outsourcing; managing risks; TCA; organizational relationships; telecom industry; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Companies are increasingly outsourcing business critical activities to suppliers of outsourcing services. As the complexity and business  criticality of the outsourced activities increases, the risk of poor performance increases. READ MORE

  4. 2. On Managing Disruption Risks in the Supply Chain - the DRISC model

    Author : Ulf Paulsson; Företagsekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; supply chain vulnerability; Management of enterprises; Riskhantering; Företagsledning; management; Risk Management and Safety engineering; logistics.; supply chain management; risk management; business continuity management; supply chain risks; disruption risks; supply chain disturbances; Supply chain risk management; supply chain disruptions;

    Abstract : Background Today's modern, industrialized society is based on globalization, specialization and mass-production. It is a society dependent upon highly integrated, continuously ongoing supply chain flows. READ MORE

  5. 3. Managing hydrogeological risks in underground construction

    Author : Johanna Merisalu; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; risk management; groundwater drawdown-induced damages; cost–benefit analysis; uncertainties; decision support;

    Abstract : Groundwater leakage into underground constructions can cause groundwater drawdown and subsequently costly damages to objects impacted by changes in groundwater conditions. In order to reduce the damage risk, risk-reducing measures can be implemented. READ MORE

  6. 4. Managing chemical risks in the EU : Data use and new approaches for decision-making

    Author : Flora Borchert; Marlene Ågerstrand; Annemarie van Wezel; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; risk management; decision-making; REACH; data use; essential use concept; Chemical Strategy for Sustainability; plant protection products; environmental risk assessment; Environmental Sciences; miljövetenskap;

    Abstract : Man-made chemicals benefit our living standards, but exposure to the (most) harmful ones can lead to negative, irreversible effects on human health and the environment. The risk management of harmful chemicals aims to protect human health and the environment from unacceptable risks. READ MORE

  7. 5. Managing Complex Environmental Risks for Sustainable Development

    Author : Mikael Karlsson; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Sustainable development; risk assessment; risk management; complexity; trust; scientific uncertainty; hazardous chemicals; genetically modified organisms; reflexive modernization; ecological modernization; environmental policy; polluter pays principle; pr; Miljö- och energisystem; Environmental and Energy Systems;

    Abstract : The thesis is concerned with the problematic question on how to manage complex environmental risks in a way that promotes sustainable development. While there are some positive signs on progressive and successful environmental policy, environmental change resulting from human activities still causes severe problems and risks worldwide. READ MORE