their risk-taking drive and level of perseverance †qualities identified as essential for an entrepreneur
or the willingness and ability to take the risk of joining an innovative start-up as an employee. 12 Figure 10 details
†A positive attitude towards entrepreneurship and risk as an enabler for selecting an entrepreneurial career with
help protect against the employment and financial risks of creating or joining a new venture
has resulted in entrepreneurs taking less risk overall. For example, in the high-tech sector, it seems that entrepreneurs
•Perceived risk •Personality type •Determination 1 Skills •Markets/business intelligence •Management skills
is an important complement to the attitude of risk -taking and perseverance that successful entrepreneurs
understanding of risk and a sense of responsibility. †18 Cultural/Social framework: Drawing attention to entrepreneurial career options
young Europeans to take more risks in innovation and entrepreneurship, and encouraging governments businesses, society and individuals to support and
Part of it is linked to higher levels of risk aversion following the financial crisis as investors struggle with an increased
Benefit for large corporates Benefit for entrepreneurs Risk to one or both partners Company shares in high-potential
organizations. 51 An overview of the benefits and risks of collaboration for entrepreneurs and large corporates is
a threat to one†s own organization should be overcome. The degree and scope of openness
time allocation for R&d inherits major risk for entrepreneurs. 53 Scouting for partners Developing transparency on available partners
the opportunity to accelerate processes is turned into a risk. †Fridolin Stary, Senior vice-president, Research and development, Wacker Chemie
†The inherent risk of innovation, quoted by 22%of small firms †The direct cost of innovation, quoted by 21%of small firms
single European market for risk finance Partner to support start-ups and find new models of co-investment by
European single market for risk finance Connecting and partnering to help entrepreneurs scale up Only 31%of companies have an unbroken record of
encourages young people to take risks and assume the lead on change and progress in partnership with
avoid or contain the risk of collisions. Able to innovate cooperatively, both amid and driven by contextual
to minimize the three critical types of risk in any new venture: market risk, technology risk
and team risk What does this mean for how organizations operate To master risk and reap the benefits of new sources
of growth in an increasingly volatile and uncertain environment, Cambrian Corporations will need to develop their foresight, design and synthesis capabilities.
O†Neill, M. 2013), Mini-bonds come with no small risks, Investorschronicle. co. uk, based on research from Capita Registrars
and heightened risks looming on the horizon could derail the global recovery. Much of the growth in recent
phenomena such as competitiveness or global risks The Global Competitiveness Report 2014†2015 could not have been put together without the thought
in key advanced economies remains a tangible risk that could derail recovery because real interest rates may
The risks to the global economic outlook remain very real. Past measures, mainly based on expansionary monetary policies, have helped to
monitors key trends, identifies global risks, charts relationships addresses gaps in knowledge and recommends ways to address
assessment of risk is therefore a key ingredient of a sound financial market Business investment is also critical to productivity
potential threat to Switzerland†s competitive edge might be the increasing difficulties faced by businesses and
issue (89th), in particular in terms of costs that the threat of terrorism imposes on businesses (110th Continuing on its downward trend
Yet important downside risks remain: although inflation has been coming down from the high rates of the past two years thanks to prudent
although fiscal vulnerabilities persist the government deficit stood at 10.8 percent of GDP in 2013, more than twice that of two years ago;
across advanced economies and renewed risks for emerging economies, the current edition of the Report
about the risks related to unsustainable resource and environmental management†the world is not moving toward a more sustainable path and concrete results are
become more concerned about reputational risks. 9 Consequently, the business sector has started to take a keener interest in environmental issues than it did
who promised to â€oerespond to the threat of climate change†in his inaugural speech after his reelection, has exercised
environmental risk (since 2010, the respondents of the World Economic Forum†s Global Risks Perceptions Survey consider
environmental risks both to be more likely to happen and to have greater impact), 8 the increase in the number and
efficacy of environmental regulations is welcome and timely The drivers for this increase differ across the world.
with energy costs, reputational risks, and difficulties they confront in continuing to expand their capacity†are
naturally†increase the vulnerability of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and induce changes in  2014 World Economic Forum
the vulnerabilities associated with these problems remain entrenched. 1 The global community is calling for change†for
absorber, reducing the vulnerability of the society as a whole. In advanced economies, welfare states promote the economic and social well-being of the
food, thus increasing the vulnerability of the population. According to some studies, at present 1. 7 billion people live in water-stressed countries
a population†s vulnerability to economic exclusion Three indicators have been chosen for this evaluation Vulnerable employment as a percentage of total
investments and entrepreneurial risk, which can in turn translate into the creation of new jobs and innovative
Access to basic necessities Vulnerability to economic exclusion Social cohesion •Access to sanitation •Access to improved drinking water
downward arrow points to a situation of vulnerability in terms of social and/or environmental sustainability that lowers the GCI score.
indicators helps to identify possible areas of risk and the  2014 World Economic Forum
employment to poverty risk. The existence of some social programs and the Family Welfare Institute has not
Senegal†s main areas of vulnerability are related to social sustainability. Although slightly improving this year, access to improved sanitation is limited (this is
reputational risk, see http://www. scjohnson. com/en/commitment /focus on/greengauge. aspx 10 As reported by nongovernmental organizations, such as the
A Hidden Threat to Food Production: Air pollution and Agriculture in the Developing World. Gatekeeper series, NO SA 73.
Global Risks 2014. Ninth Edition. Geneva: World Economic Forum. Available at http://www3. weforum. org/docs/WEF
In your country, to what extent does the threat of terrorism impose costs on businesses? 1=to a great extent;
In your country, to what extent does the threat of terrorism impose costs on businesses? 1=to a great extent
outreach for both competitiveness and risks reports. Ms Browne also oversees the process of implementing the
and the Global Risks report. Prior to joining the World Economic Forum, she worked in the Division of Country
competitiveness and global risks and is lead author or editor of a number of regional and topical reports and
the Global Risks report series. Before joining The Global Competitiveness and Benchmarking Network, Dr Drzeniek
Risks report. Prior to joining the Forum, she worked for an economic policy consultancy in the United kingdom
Potential risks going forward concern the possible tightening of financial conditions that may follow a normalization of the monetary policy in the United states
Rewards and Risks of Big data Beã at Bilbao-Osorio, Soumitra Dutta, and Bruno Lanvin, Editors
Rewards and Risks of Big data Beã at Bilbao-Osorio, World Economic Forum Soumitra Dutta, Cornell University
and Risks of Big data 1. 1 The Networked Readiness Index 2014: 3 Benchmarking ICT Uptake in a World
Balancing the Risks and 53 Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy Alex Pentland (MIT 1. 5 Managing the Risks and Rewards 61
of Big data Matt Quinn and Chris Taylor (TIBCO 1. 6 Rebalancing Socioeconomic 67 Asymmetry in a Data-Driven Economy
and risks accruing from big data, an unprecedented phenomenon in terms of the volume, velocity, and variety of sources of the creation
This can present a threat that can often turn a company†s advantage into a weakness
Consider, for example, the threats, distractions and benefits of one current element of digitization: big data.
3) balancing the risks and rewards of big data from a public policy perspective;(4) managing these risks and
rewards;( (5) rebalancing socioeconomic asymmetry in a data-driven economy;(6) the role of regulation and trust
Balancing the Risks and Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy Alex â€oesandy†Pentland from the Massachusetts Institute
helps minimize the risk of unauthorized information leakage 3. Systems controlled by partner organizations, and
Managing the Risks and Rewards of Big data In Chapter 1. 5.,Matt Quinn and Chris Taylor from TIBCO
for example, but at the same time, big data brings risks that require balancing those benefits against privacy concerns raised by the potentially unsettling correlation
risks and rewards Rebalancing Socioeconomic Asymmetry in a Data-Driven Economy Chapter 1. 6, contributed by Peter Haynes of the
threat to the emerging data-driven economy, since they may reduce overall output as more and more
and Rewards and Risks of Big data  2014 World Economic Forum  2014 World Economic Forum
to threats of legal and regulatory intervention HOW TO REACH BIG DATA MATURITY Our big data maturity framework (Figureâ 3) comprises
the risk of losing competitive advantage vis-Ã-vis other countries Policymakers must therefore •formulate a vision for the usage of data consistent
Risks and Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy ALEX PENTLAND MIT In June 2013, massive US surveillance of phone
the risks and the rewards of this new age of big data address policy issues in this area,
The risk of deploying this sort of data-driven policy and regulation comes from the danger of putting so
Balancing the Risks and Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy 54 The Global Information technology Report 2014
Balancing the Risks and Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy  2014 World Economic Forum
or that help citizens reduce their risk of catching the flu The work of these 90 research groups also
Balancing the Risks and Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy 56 The Global Information technology Report 2014
without the work of entering data by hand or the risks associated with sharing through current social media
A major risk of deploying data-driven policies and regulations comes from the danger of putting so much
Balancing the Risks and Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy  2014 World Economic Forum
and helps to minimize the risk of unauthorized information leakage by providing the minimum amount of information required
Balancing the Risks and Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy 58 The Global Information technology Report 2014
Balancing the Risks and Rewards of Data-Driven Public Policy  2014 World Economic Forum
Managing the Risks and Rewards of Big data MATT QUINN CHRIS TAYLOR TIBCO One of the biggest challenges of the term big data is
RISKS AND REWARDS Digitization itself is not new, but the maturation and availability of the Internet;
It is in those extremes that the risks and rewards of big data are decided THREE KEY BIG DATA TRENDS
risks and rewards are emerging. First and foremost big data leverages previously untapped data sources Those sources are of several types.
the opportunities and risks represented by these new sources. Automated systems that manage big data ecosystems cannot be developed around rigid schemas
Managing the Risks and Rewards of Big data 62 The Global Information technology Report 2014 Â 2014 World Economic Forum
Managing the Risks and Rewards of Big data  2014 World Economic Forum data†not with the goal of having a larger dataset, but
the risk associated with the decision. There is a broad spectrum of judgments that covers small, incremental
Many of the risks and rewards of big data are coupled tightly to the use of all of those data.
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while mitigating risks is entirely a matter of data systems sophistication. This section will explore three examples that demonstrate the
of the body†which is a constant threat to hospitalized patients. Sepsis is acquired usually in the healthcare
carrier more competitive and reducing the risk of negotiating and accepting poor contracts. Without the
Although the rewards are clear, a risk remains in gaining the customer†s favor while requiring access to
Managing the Risks and Rewards of Big data  2014 World Economic Forum ideal way to gain that access
customer, mitigating the risk of a brand being perceived as stalking the customer or invading their privacy
MITIGATING THE RISKS Managing the three key trends of leveraging previously untapped data sources, using automation wherever
mitigating its risks. Accomplishing these three objectives requires successfully meeting big data†s two main
of how well its risks are managed. Truly expert handling of big data brings the reward of being able to react
balance the risks and rewards of big data†especially as big data moves from low impact â€oeexperiments†to driving
Managing the Risks and Rewards of Big data 66 The Global Information technology Report 2014 Â 2014 World Economic Forum
while minimizing risks and harms to individuals and enterprises globally. Existing regulatory approaches that are based on the principles
is how little we actually know about it†its potential risks and rewards, as well as its implications for individuals
actors (a situation similar to the vulnerability of today†s financial systems to hackers. Thus a strong legal and
quo to identify risks and opportunities. They should consider implementing a privacy-by design mentality to avoid unnecessary costs
their participation as well as potential privacy risks. For this reason, the legislative considerations for data collection
•Finance functions (such as finance, risk, and treasury) can use big data for intraday liquidity management, providing real-time monitoring of
supported credit risk assessments that factor in hundreds or even thousands of indicators •Supply chain and procurement can use big data
Risk/security R&d Procurement Supply chain management IT Operations, real estate planning Regulatory compliance Legal Human resources
and marketing to risk management and audits, from analyzing crop and seed production to fan listening
it has developed in house both for its risk management business and for gathering data it sells to its clients.
various business risks and adjust audit coverage to the areas that pose the greatest risks.
At the same time, it reduces the time spent on auditing by about 15 percent •A British multinational music recording and publishing
dives deeper into the rewards and risks that derive from the advent of big data. In addition, the Report includes detailed profiles for the 148 economies covered
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