Outdoor and Adventurous Activities - risks, percieved and actual
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities Situation 1 . How would the children be feeling as the day progresses? At the beginning of the day my guess would be that the children would be feeling fairly anxious or nervous at the fact at what they were about to experience, but they would find comfort in the fact that their teacher is experienced in hiking and they will also be feeling excited. As the day progresses they will grow in confidence in both their hiking and knowing their surroundings, I think that their anxiety and nervousness will have dissolved and by the end of the day they will have full confidence that they can hike the walk again, knowing they'd be safe. 2. Would their pre-trip preparations have increased or decreased their feelings of fear, danger and apprehension? In my opinion the group's pre-trip preparations could have both increased or decreased their fear or apprehension. It may have increased or decrease it because it gives the group an insight of what they will be taking part in, this could frighten the group and because they don't know exactly what it may be like, they could perceive the risk and danger to be greater than the actual risk. It also could work the other way because when it gives an insight of the hike, they may get more excited and more confident in being able to do the hike which will decrease their perceived risk and will increase their
Information technology in every day life
Information technology in our daily lives The most drastic alteration in our lives since the past few years is the penetration and massive progress of the Information Technology which has become more of a necessity for us now rather than a facility. These drastic changes that information technology has introduced in our lives have completely changed our lives and perhaps our lifestyles. Life has become much less manual and a lot hassle-free for people all around the globe that have active access to the innovations of information technology (Baweja, 2000:23) According to Marshall Mcluhan "the world is fast becoming a global village" and the thirst for more knowledge and information has been a driving force for the drastic changes in Information Technology around the world, these changes are what people have termed as the "third industrial revolution". One can see the basic trends in the Information Technology revolution in terms of its structural changes, from telephony to the internet, fixed to mobile telephone and from narrowband to broadband. The development in information technology has left an impression on us as individuals not just in the western world but generally. Information Technology today has a completely distinct essence to it when compared with how it was perceived to be back in the day. It is common place to say that nowadays we live in an information
Explain the main risks to which banking activity is subject and outline the steps which banks can take to minimise these risks?
(1) Explain the main risks to which banking activity is subject and outline the steps which banks can take to minimise these risks? There are many types of risk that banks are venerable to but there are three main types. Payment risk, this obviously peculiar to banking and arises from the possibility that the instruction to a bank to make payment, may occur before the funds arise with which to make the payment. Arises specifically from banks role in the payments mechanism. The obvious case is where someone presents a cheque drawn on another bank and asks for immediate payment. It could take up to five working days for the collecting bank to discover that the cheque has been dishonoured, so it pays immediately it risks not receiving payment. This risk is endemic in my system of 'deferred net settlement'. For cheques the solution is for the collecting bank to refuse to pay until the funds are received. But the biggest risk used to arise from the 'CHAPS' it day payment system. CHAPS allow the payee to receive funds the moment the instruction to pay is issued while the funds followed usually at the end of the day. Some of these payments (especially in the forex market) were larger than a bank's whole capital. But CHAPS has a problem to with risk, receiver risk arises. This arises when a system member provides funds to its customers, having received a payment instruction from
Risks and hazards
Risks and hazards In this task I am going to explain the risks and hazards associated with sports performance and analyse why sports performers are at risk when taking part in sport. I will also analyse how specialist equipment may be used to reduce injury. The first hazard I will explain is spatial awareness and safety for yourself and others. Safety is very important and should be looked at thoroughly before any activity is performed as the participant could injure himself or herself, which may put them out of the activity for weeks or years. It is extremely important to consider both the participants and spectators safety. For example in a contact sport there are rules that keep similar age groups together and that separate the sex's at certain ages. This is an attempt to make the competition even and safe by keeping the experience and strength of the players at a similar level. This will also help prevent injury. The next hazard I will explain is the warm up. The warm up is very important and should always be performed before playing any sport. Muscles that aren't correctly prepared tend to injure easier. The warm up should start with some light cardiovascular activities such as: * Jumping jacks * Easy jogging * Brisk walking This increases your heart rate allowing more blood to go to you muscles therefore supplying them with more oxygen so that they can work
In this paper we'll take a look at changes which each organization may face, discover why they appear and how they may be connected with risks. We will also discover the role of risk management in managing change.
Managing change by managing risk Times have changed and our thinking about the way we manage our improvement activities has to change. Good is not good enough. Only the very best will attract customers in today's competitive environment. We have to excel in all parts of our organization. We have to have an organization that "wows" the customer, not just satisfies them. Research confirms that as much as 60 per cent of change initiatives and other projects fail as a direct result of a fundamental inability to manage their social implications.1 Change is inevitable and we must embrace it if we are going to be successful in this challenging world we live in. Everything changes as well as each organization and, according to Waring and Glendon, change management has become a core element of management rhetoric.2 In this paper we'll take a look at changes which each organization may face, discover why they appear and how they may be connected with risks. We will also discover the role of risk management in managing change. Types of Change In any organization setting, change is inevitable. But not all types of change are the same - there is a distinct difference between continuous change, as in continuous incremental improvement of EXISTING products, programs, services and processes, and discontinuous change, as in reengineering using a "blank sheet" approach or new technology
Every public limited company has organisational functions these are the main activities of the following areas at Cadbury, which allow it to exist and become a successful business. This
Functional areas Every public limited company has organisational functions these are the main activities of the following areas at Cadbury, which allow it to exist and become a successful business. This diagram shows the system of the business. The factors of production Land: buildings (site where the business is located) Labour: Mangers, workers (any jobs roles that need to be filled) Capital: equipment, machinery needed Enterprise: the willingness to take risks to earn a profit The factors of production at Cadbury are (as shown below in table): Land Labour Capital Enterprise * Cadbury world * Cadbury factory (200 around the country) * Managing director * Directorate * Executive manger * Senior manger * Line manger * Clerical support assistance * Machinery for production * Till * Calculators * Computers * Furniture * Fixtures and fittings * Work hard * Energy- physical * Enthusiasm, * motivation, commitment Finance The finance department is in charge of and deals with money. The Finance department keeps records of all financial documents this involves reporting and recording expenses spent and profit made, asset value and cash flow (money that goes in and out of the business). Since Cadbury is a limited company the finance department must, each year, file with Register of Companies a set of audited accounts. These will include a director's
This paper gives an overview of an investment advice that involves analyzing the basic nature of investment decisions and organizing the activities in the decision process.
. Executive Summary This paper gives an overview of an investment advice that involves analyzing the basic nature of investment decisions and organizing the activities in the decision process. This requires an understanding of the various investment vehicles, the way these investment vehicles are valued and the various strategies that can be used to select the investment vehicles that should be included in a portfolio in order to accomplish investment objectives. The decision-making process involves setting investment objectives of investors - the trade-off between expected return and risk, by determining the proportion of investor's investible wealth and knowing their risk preferences; traditionally, the performing of security analysis involves the examination of the types of investment risks, the measures of risk and return using the appropriate asset pricing models on a number of securities and portfolio construction that involves the construction of optimal portfolios by identifying the asset class in which to invest as well as determining the proportions of the investor's wealth to put in each asset and the investment strategies to minimize risk and maximize expected returns in the identified portfolios. The essay concludes with the practical implications of asset pricing theory and some concluding remarks on a good investment advice. 2 The Basis of Investment
Smoking - Risks To Health - Haleem has many risks to health. A clear explanation of the potential risks to Haleem's health and well-being.
Risks To Health Haleem has many risks to health. A clear explanation of the potential risks to Haleem's health and well-being. Tobacco- smoking Haleem smokes hugely and has been smoking for quite a long period of time-30 years. This can cause long-term damage to Haleem's lungs and he is at great risk of developing lung cancer. Due to smoking Haleem coughs a lot this probably caused by the tar that is built up on his lungs. Haleem develops pains in his chest due to his severe coughing. If Haleem does not stop smoking there is a great chance he will develop lung cancer, which can be very difficult to treat at such an age. Also this may cause emotional problems for Haleem: worry, stress, if he developed lung cancer. He may decide to socialise less because he may be upset a lot of the time and as a result he may want to just left alone. He may take his anger on the people most close to him in specific his family. Haleem's family pesters him a lot about stop smoking and often there's conflict between him and a family member. The conflict can lead to stress may depress and worry him and as a result Haleem may not socialise as much. Haleem may smoke between meal times and as a result he may miss meals, which may cause a lot of physical problems specifically his diet. Poor Diet Haleem is severely overweight for his age - 52 years and height 5"7. His diet is
Sabbath. Every week, Jews have a day of rest called Sabbath or Shabbos
Every week, Jews have a day of rest called Sabbath or Shabbos; it begins at sunset on Friday and ends Saturday night until three stars appear in the sky. Sabbath is a day for Jews to rest and are forbidden to do any work because its holy day, not just a day off. They are forbidden to do work so they can devote themselves to prayer and to study the torah. By resting on Sabbath, Jews show their belief that god created the world, and rested on the 7th day, as they rest on Sabbath, they see themselves imitating God. Sabbath is also used as a way for the family to spend quality time together after a week of working and of school. Reformed Jews believe that it is up to each individual person to decide whether to follow the prohibitions on Sabbath or not, for example some reformed Jews may find cooking or writing do not count as 'work' and do not follow some of the rules of Sabbath. Orthodox Jews generally follow the rules strictly, and accept them all. Melachot is the name given to the 39 prohibited activities on Sabbath, they aren't so much activities but more like categories of activities, some people are confused by some of the prohibited activities for example lighting a fire, we can make fire by using matches or a lighter or rubbing to sticks together, but it also includes turning on a light because that means producing fire in a light bulb. Jews are also not allowed to
Examine the way in which human activities may lead to conflict with reference to a located stretch of coastline.
Geography essay - December 2003 The aim of this essay is to examine the way in which human activities may lead to conflict with reference to a located stretch of coastline. I have highlighted the above to show that the conflicts I will describe have not necessarily happened but are in a position to do so. I will give a brief description of my chosen area then attempt to answer the essay question by splitting the essay into sections and where necessary, giving examples. I have chosen to examine the Dorset coastline. This is on the south coast of England and extends from Lyme Regis eastward to Hengistbury head. This stretch encompasses many popular holiday resorts and major ports such as Weymouth, Poole, Swanage, Lyme Regis and most notably, Bournemouth. I will concentrate mainly on these locations as well as a few others because these places will be the best examples of the points I'm making seeing as they are the most influential settlements in the Dorset coast area. Map (i) below shows my chosen area. To answer the essay question I will divide my essay into the following human activity catagories: * Tourism conflict - how the tourists create conflict and what can it lead to? * Environmental conflict - how do tourists use the environment and how will this create conflict? * Management conflicts - how is conflict created when humans try to manage the above
