Analytical Methods for Risk Management: A Systems Engineering Perspective

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  • Presents the processes and analytical practices for identifying, measuring, and managing risk as it arises in the engineering of systems
  • Describes a supplier–provider risk analytic framework for enterprise systems engineered by capabilities-based development approaches
  • Explores research areas for the development of advanced risk analysis and management protocols
  • Discusses success factors for managing risk in the engineering of systems
  • Includes end-of-chapter exercises and numerous examples to illustrate how technical principles apply to actual engineering systems projects
  • Summary

    A Text on the Foundation Processes, Analytical Principles, and Implementation Practices of Engineering Risk Management

    Drawing from the author’s many years of hands-on experience in the field, Analytical Methods for Risk Management: A Systems Engineering Perspectivepresents the foundation processes and analytical practices for identifying, analyzing, measuring, and managing risk in traditional systems, systems-of-systems, and enterprise systems.

    Balances Risk and Decision Theory with Case Studies and Exercises

    After an introduction to engineering risk management, the book covers the fundamental axioms and properties of probability as well as key aspects of decision analysis, such as preference theory and risk/utility functions. It concludes with a series of essays on major analytical topics, including how to identify, write, and represent risks; prioritize risks in terms of their potential impacts on a systems project; and monitor progress when mitigating a risk’s potential adverse effects. The author also examines technical performance measures and how they can combine into an index to track an engineering system’s overall performance risk. In addition, he discusses risk management in the context of engineering complex, large-scale enterprise systems.

    Applies Various Methods to Risk Engineering and Analysis Problems

    This practical guide enables an understanding of which processes and analytical techniques are valid and how they are best applied to specific systems engineering environments. After reading this book, you will be on your way to managing risk on both traditional and advanced engineering systems.

    Table of Contents

    Engineering Risk Management
    Introduction
    Engineering Risk Management Objectives
    Overview of Process and Practice
    New Perspectives on Engineering Systems
    Elements of Probability Theory
    Introduction
    Interpretations and Axioms
    Conditional Probability and Bayes’ Rule
    Applications to Engineering Risk Management
    Elements of Decision Analysis
    Introduction
    The Value Function
    Risk and Utility Functions
    Applications to Engineering Risk Management
    Analytical Topics in Engineering Risk Management
    Introduction
    Risk Identification and Approaches
    Risk Analysis and Risk Prioritization
    Risk Management and Progress Monitoring
    Measuring Technical Performance Risk
    Risk Management for Engineering Enterprise Systems
    Appendix A: A Geometric Approach for Ranking Risks
    Appendix B: Success Factors in Engineering Risk Management
    Index
    References appear at the end of each chapter.

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