TY - CHAP AU - Ali Hessami ED - Ali G. Hessami Y1 - 2019-04-17 PY - 2019 T1 - Introductory Chapter: A Systems Framework for Risk Assessment N2 - This book explores various paradigms of risk, domain-specific interpretation, and application requirements and practices driven by mission and safety critical to business and service entities. The chapters fall into four categories to guide the readers with a specific focus on gaining insight into discipline-specific case studies and state of practice. In an increasingly intertwined global community, understanding, evaluating, and addressing risks and rewards will pave the way for a more transparent and objective approach to benefiting from the promises of advanced technologies while maintaining awareness and control over hazards and risks. This book is conceived to inform decision-makers and practitioners of best practices across many disciplines and sectors while encouraging innovation towards a holistic approach to risk in their areas of professional practice. BT - Perspectives on Risk, Assessment and Management Paradigms SP - Ch. 1 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.85429 DO - 10.5772/intechopen.85429 SN - 978-1-83880-134-2 PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-18 ER -