CASE ASSIGNMENT – The concept of “risk” for the layperson
CASE ASSIGNMENTExplain the concept of “risk” for the layperson. (Consider what “risk” means in general terms.)Define and explain risk management. Is risk management in the context of a nuclear power plant still relevant after a disaster has occured?Describe the most important policy issues concerning the use of nuclear power that have emerged from the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Discuss how these policy issues are related to “risk assessment and our ability to more effectively define risks. (This is a key question for this CA.)Explain the differences between risk assessment and risk management.Your response to the above stated tasks should be developed with the nuclear power plant facility in mind. Be sure to justify your opinions with evidence from the literature. Your answer should be supported by references and the references should be cited in the body of your discussion as well as in a reference list.Assignment ExpectationsLength: Case Assignment Module assignments should be at (600-1200 words) in length.References: At least three references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles
