363-0311-00L Psychological Aspects of Risk Management and Technology
Semester | Autumn Semester 2017 |
Lecturers | G. Grote, J. Schmutz, R. Schneider, M. Zumbühl |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Comment | Number of participants limited to 65. |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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363-0311-00 V | Psychological Aspects of Risk Management and Technology | 2 hrs |
| G. Grote, J. Schmutz, R. Schneider, M. Zumbühl |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Using uncertainty management by organizations and individuals as conceptual framework, risk management and risk implications of new technologies are treated. Three components of risk management (risk identification/evaluation, risk mitigation, risk communication) and underlying psychological and organizational processes are discussed, using company case studies to promote in-depth understanding. |
Objective | - understand basic components of risk management in organizations - know and apply methods for risk identification/evaluation, risk mitigation, risk communication - know psychological foundations of risk perception, decision-making under risk, and risk communication - know organizational principles for managing uncertainty - apply theoretical foundations to applied issues such as safety management, regulatory activities, and technology design and implementation in different domains (e.g. transport systems, IT, insurance) |
Content | The syllabus includes the following topics: Elements of risk management - risk identification and evaluation - risk mitigation - risk communication Psychological and organizational concepts relevant in risk management - decision-making under uncertainty - risk perception - resilient organizational processes for managing uncertainty Case studies on different elements of risk management (e.g., rule making, training, managing project risks, automation) Group projects related to company case studies |
Lecture notes | There is no scirpt, but slides will be made available before the lectures. |
Literature | There are texts for each of the course topics made available before the lectures. |
Prerequisites / Notice | The course is restricted to 40 participants who will work closely with the lecturers on case studies prepared by the lecturers on topics relevant in their own companies (SWICA, SWISS, Credit Suisse). |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | G. Grote, J. Schmutz, R. Schneider, M. Zumbühl |
Type | graded semester performance |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Learning materials
Main link | MOODLE |
Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
Places | 65 at the most |
Waiting list | until 05.10.2017 |
End of registration period | Registration only possible until 09.10.2017 |