Essays about: "Managing the Unexpected"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Managing the Unexpected.

  1. 1. Insuring the Future: Managing Risks and Disruptions within the Insurance Value Chain - A multiple case study on the commercial insurance industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ezabella Kwok; Sarah Pramle; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Risk; Risk Management; Commercial Insurance; Insurance Value Chain; Global Disruption; Covid-19 Pandemic;

    Abstract : Globalization has resulted in the fragmentation of business activities and participation in cross-border networks, giving rise to Global Value Chains, thus increasing vulnerability to risks and disruptions. While there is existing research on risk management in tangible product production within GVCs, there is a scarcity of literature on risk management in service industries, particularly on the Insurance Value Chain. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effects of fishing on stability of a food web under climate warming

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Gabriel Nordström; [2023]
    Keywords : fishing; climate change; temperature; predator; consumer; resource; stage-specific; food webs; ontogenetic assymetry; biomass overcompensation; emergent Allee effects; limit cycles;

    Abstract : Predicting the effects of fishing in a warmer environment caused by climate change requires knowledge of what trophic level is fished on, the physiological effects of temperature on fish, and how these two affect ecological interactions. Both temperature and fishing are known to affect the stability of food webs in several ways. READ MORE

  4. 3. System support for maintenance of production equipment and advanced test environment : Proposal for Saab’s Maintenance Operation

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Jonathan Gustafson; [2023]
    Keywords : Preventive Maintenance; Computerised Maintenance Management System CMMS ; Maintenance Software; Web application; Systems engineering; Förebyggande Underhåll; Computerised Maintenance Management System CMMS ; Underhållsprogram; Webbapplikation; Systemutveckling;

    Abstract : In today’s industry, where manufacturing is fast and efficient, uptime for manufacturing machines plays a key role for companies to stay relevant with their competitors. Although manufacturing equipment today is very advanced and sometimes automated, they may still run into problems and wear out. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Effect of Noise on Grover's Algorithm when Searching with Multiple Marked Items

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : William Kågebo; Hannes Stig; [2023]
    Keywords : Quantum computing; Grover’s algorithm; Noise; Multiple marked items; Qiskit framework; Kvantberäkning; Grover’s algoritm; Brus; Flera markerade objekt; Qiskitramverk;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the impact noise has on Grover’s algorithm when being used to search for multiple items in a database. The main metric being looked at is the probability of the algorithm successfully finding a correct item. READ MORE

  6. 5. Scoring from the Sidelines : Managing Risk through an Uncertain Environment

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Gabriel Butros; Junior Chukro; [2023]
    Keywords : Sports management; Risk management; Swedish elite football; Uncertainty; Volatility; Stakeholder theory; Governance; Mutual association.; Sports management; Riskhantering; Svensk elitfotboll; Osäkerhet; Volatilitet; Intressenteori; Styrning; Idrottsförening.;

    Abstract : Sports clubs face numerous challenges, including economic fluctuations, shifting supporter preferences, and changes in regulations and policies. However, the unpredictable nature of athletic performance makes it difficult to forecast future financial outcomes, which can negatively impact planning and operations. READ MORE