Designed as introductory text-book. Contains also material suitable for the more advanced student and experienced manager
Challenges the claim that the precautionary principle is an appropriate guide to public policy decision-making in the face of uncertainty. This book provides discussion of issues and scientific controversies. It features an important contribution to the debate on how to manage risk in the modern world.
"Effective Decision Making" takes managers step-by-step through the decision making process and looks at the realities surrounding both the formulation of policy and execution of decisions. It creates a framework for implementation which aims to take account of likely real-world scenarios.