RSI Glossary
Progressively, RSI will fill this glossary with both risk and RSI related terms so as to help those visitors who wish to know more in-depth details about risk and Risk Sciences International.
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- pandemic A pandemic is defined as an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population, often crossing international borders. Pandemics are characterized by the widespread, usually global, distribution of a novel infectious (...) Read More
- policy level In both governmental and corporate settings, the term "policy" serves as a guiding principle or set of rules designed to influence decisions and actions. However, the scope, objectives, and mechanisms of implementation differ in each context. In the governmental sense, a policy is (...) Read More
- precise level The notion of a "precise level" in the context of understanding, managing, and communicating risk can be described as a highly granular approach that focuses on specific elements or variables within a larger risk framework. The aim is to dissect risk into its most elemental constituents for (...) Read More
- private sector The private sector refers to the segment of a national economy that is owned, managed, and operated by private individuals or organizations rather than by the government. It encompasses a wide range of for-profit enterprises, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and (...) Read More
- process level The concept of a "process level" within an organization can be understood as a framework that encapsulates the ongoing, operational activities that sustain the entity's functions. This includes a variety of essential processes such as production, management, workflow coordination, and even (...) Read More
- program and process review Introduction What is a Program and Process Review? Program and process review involves an in-depth analysis of the risk management mandate, needs and challenges of the organization, with a clear focus on client objectives. This review examines the business processes, capacities and (...) Read More
- public health Public health is the science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This field focuses on promoting healthy behaviors, preventing health hazards, and creating environments that support good health. Public health initiatives include everything (...) Read More
- public sector The public sector encompasses all government-controlled or government-funded entities that deliver public goods, services, and regulatory functions. It includes national, regional, and local governments, as well as agencies, institutions, and publicly owned corporations. The primary mandate (...) Read More