Risk handling devices and how they are applied to business problems are discusses. Some of the techniques examined include self-insurance, captives, financial instruments, and retentions. Included is an analysis of loss data and how it can be utilized to select a risk handling technique. Includes a review of legislation affecting these plans. Will examine the impact the courts have had on claims handling.
Major topics are security analysis and portfolio management.
The viewpoint is that of the investment professional concerned with evaluation of individual securities and management of security portfolios. An overview of skills and knowledge involved in individual selling and management of sales programs. Emphasis on sales and sales management theories and their applications. Consideration of opportunities and obstacles of starting and operating a small business. Study of opportunities and assistance provided by franchises, federal, state and local agencies.