Fundamentals of Risk Management

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What is the primary consideration for implementing a risk management program?

To minimize fear, anxiety, and stress

To ensure social accountability

To fulfill legal obligations

To achieve cost-benefit advantages (correct)

What is the main objective of the post-loss phase of risk management?

To fulfill legal obligations

To minimize fear, anxiety, and stress

To ensure business survival (correct)

To achieve steady growth

What is the second step in the risk management process?

Evaluate the potential losses (correct)

Implement the risk management methods

Identify potential losses

Determine a suitable risk management technique

What type of losses might be identified in the risk management process?

All types of losses, including physical assets, intangible assets, business income, human resources, and liability losses Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the risk management process?

Monitor the risk management program Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating potential losses?

To estimate the severity and frequency of the losses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of diversification in risk management?

To vary the types of activities and investments in a portfolio to minimize risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a risk management matrix?

To categorize risks based on their frequency and severity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of conducting internal research in risk management?

To produce better forecasts of risk probabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a risk management matrix and a risk rating matrix?

The level of detail in risk categorization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of risk retention in risk management?

To absorb or retain the risk within the organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the likelihood of loss (Frequency) axis in a risk rating matrix?

To determine the frequency of a loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of minimizing the cost of risk in risk management?

To minimize the loss control and loss financing costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the value of a firm with and without risk?

The value of the firm without risk is higher than the value of the firm with risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of pre-loss planning in risk management?

To prepare for potential losses before they occur Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of risk in the context of risk management?

The variability of outcomes from expected return Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the cost of risk that involves taking steps to reduce the likelihood or impact of a potential loss?

Loss control Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of risk management in terms of a firm's value?

To maximize the firm's value Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of risk control?

To limit the frequency or severity of losses Signup and view all the answers

Which type of risk financing involves contractual transfer of risk from one party to another?

Insurance Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between passive and active risk retention?

Passive risk retention is unconscious, while active risk retention is conscious Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an insurance policy?

To state the terms and conditions of risk transfer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of risk reduction actions?

To reduce the severity of losses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between risk avoidance and risk prevention?

Risk avoidance aims to evade exposure, while risk prevention aims to reduce frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of developing a documentation on risk management?

To provide a policy statement on risk management objectives Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of risk management?

Reduce the firm's ability to respond to circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of monitoring the risk management program?

To assess the losses that have occurred and determine the appropriateness of risk management techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of implementing risk management techniques?

Reduced probabilities of losses and maximized profits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of risk management related to the firm's relationships?

Strengthen relationships between departments Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of aligning risk management with long-term business plans?

Supported strategic and business planning of a firm Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Objectives of Risk Management

Minimize the cost of risk management
Maximize the firm's value
Pre-loss objective: considered by individuals or firms before a loss occurs
Post-loss objective: need to be met after a loss occurs

The Risk Management Process

Identify potential losses: begin with identification of all potential losses
Evaluate the potential losses: estimate the severity and frequency of losses
Determine a suitable risk management technique
Implement the risk management methods: risk control, risk financing, internal risk reduction
Monitor the risk management program: regular monitoring of the program

Risk Management Techniques

Risk control: limit the frequency or severity of losses
- Risk avoidance: evade the exposure to loss and/or totally abandon existing loss exposures
- Risk prevention: actions that affect the frequency of losses
- Risk reduction: actions that aim to reduce the severity of losses
Risk financing: require certain amount of funds to finance the risk management method
- Risk retention: firms or individuals retain some or all of the losses incurred
- Insurance: contractual transfer of risk from one party to another
- Non-insurance transfers: ways to transfer risk apart from insurance policies

Benefits of Risk Management

Increase profits: reduces the probabilities of losses, maximizing profits
Reduce uncertainties: increases the firm's ability to respond effectively to various circumstances
Strengthen relationship between departments: common focus and objective to be achieved
Improve stakeholder's confidence: promotes continuous improvements in regards to safeguarding the firm's assets and implementation of best practices
Align with long-term business plans: supports the strategic and business planning of a firm
Protect the organization's reputation and public image: prepared to face potential risks, increasing its reputation and public image

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