Krízový Manažment 2010, 9(1):66-74 | DOI: 10.26552/krm.C.2010.1.66-74

RISK PERCEPTION, COMMUNICATION AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

Vladimir NINKOVIĆ1, Ladislav NOVAK2, Želimir KEŠETOVIĆ3
1 professor of Spanish and English, master student of Faculty of Security Studies University of Belgrade
2 Fakulta špeciálneho inžinierstva, Katedra manažmentu, Žilinská univerzita v Žiline, ul. 1 mája 32, 010 26 Žilina
3 assistant professor, Faculty of Security Studies University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

This article intends to give brief outline of psychological, sociological and cultural theories of risk. More detail will be given on risk perception paradigm and the phenomenon of risk amplification, as well as their practical implication in the process of risk decision-making and communication as the basis for qualitative risk management.

Published: March 30, 2010  Show citation

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NINKOVIĆ, V., NOVAK, L., & KEŠETOVIĆ, Ž. (2010). RISK PERCEPTION, COMMUNICATION AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. Krízový Manažment, 9(1), 66-74. doi: 10.26552/krm.C.2010.1.66-74
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