Comprehensive Risk Management and Safety Guidelines

Risk = f(Consequences, probability) ISO17776
ALARP –> Goal-Based methodology. Reasonably is in economic terms.
Hierarchy controls –>PPE–>AdministrativeC–>EngineeringC–>Substitution–>Elimination
Bowtie –> Visualizes the hazard/risk in an easy-to-understand picture, showing the path from threats, barriers, the top event and the consequences.
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Controls categories –> Protection, Prevention, Organizational, Technical
Action Plan: Management of actions by priority and type.

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Product Design and Development: A Comprehensive Guide

Product Organization

Individuals can be classified according to function (marketing/design/etc.) or product. Individuals can be linked by relationships (reporting or financial) or physical layout.

Organizational Structures:

  • Functional organization: Divided into functions, e.g., engineering department, sales department (customized products).
  • Project organization: Divided into projects with people from every function (start-ups).
  • Lightweight Project Matrix: Weak project links, more focus on individual
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Incident, Release, and Problem Management in IT Service Support

Question 1 – Incident Management

1A. (12p)

Incident Management contains the following six activities:

  • Incident Detection and Recording
  • Classification and Initial Support
  • Research and Diagnosis
  • Resolution and Recovery
  • Close the incident.
  • Ownership, monitoring, tracking and communication

For each of these activities, provide two examples of information that this activity requires as an output.

Answer:

  • Incident Detection and Registration:
    • Incident Details
    • Notice of resolution to users/customers
  • Classification and
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A Deep Dive into App Development, Emerging Technologies, and Digital Marketing Strategies

Homepages vs. Landing Pages vs. Apps

Homepages provide information and encourage visitors to explore a website. They serve as the main gateway to the site. Landing pages, on the other hand, are stand-alone web pages designed for a specific purpose, often customized for a particular campaign.

Apps are software programs designed to perform specific functions. App Store Optimization (ASO) is the process of optimizing mobile apps to rank higher in app store search results. The goal is to improve visibility,

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Integrated Marketing Communications: Strategies and Insights

Marketing and Communication Plan Structure

A marketing plan contains one or more marketing strategies. It is the framework from which all of your marketing strategies are created, and helps you connect each strategy back to a larger marketing operation and business goal.

1. State Your Business’s Mission

Your first step in writing a marketing plan is to state your mission. Although this mission is specific to your marketing department, it should serve your business’s main mission statement. Be specific,

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Connected & Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs): Benefits, Technologies & Architecture

Benefits of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) offer numerous benefits through enhanced safety, efficiency, and convenience. By leveraging advanced sensors and communication technologies, CAVs reduce human errors, a major cause of accidents. Real-time communication between vehicles (V2V) and with infrastructure (V2I) helps detect hazards early, leading to preventive actions. CAVs optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve fuel efficiency.

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