Operational Risk Management
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What is operational risk management primarily concerned with?

  • Managing financial risks and investments
  • Conducting research and development for new products
  • Ensuring business continuity and protecting assets (correct)
  • Developing marketing strategies and improving customer relationships
  • Which of the following is an example of an internal operational risk?

  • Natural disasters
  • Human error (correct)
  • Economic downturn
  • Cyberattacks
  • What is the primary goal of risk assessment in operational risk management?

  • To prioritize mitigation efforts based on likelihood and impact (correct)
  • To implement controls and procedures
  • To eliminate all risks
  • To identify all possible risks
  • What is risk transfer in operational risk management?

    <p>Shifting risks to other parties through outsourcing or insurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a best practice for operational risk management?

    <p>Establishing a risk management culture and policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of risk monitoring and review in operational risk management?

    <p>To ensure effective mitigation and update risk assessments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of operational risk is associated with natural disasters?

    <p>External risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of risk mitigation in operational risk management?

    <p>To implement controls and procedures to reduce risk likelihood or impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of Business Continuity in operational risk management?

    <p>To ensure an organization's ability to continue operating and delivering its products and services at an acceptable level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key component of Business Continuity?

    <p>Business Impact Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

    <p>To outline procedures to respond to disruptions, ensure continuity of critical business processes, and restore operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the Business Continuity Planning Process?

    <p>Risk Identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of Business Continuity in operational risk management?

    <p>Reduced Downtime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Crisis Management in Business Continuity?

    <p>A framework for managing and responding to crises, ensuring effective communication and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) in Business Continuity?

    <p>To assess the impact of disruptions on business operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last step in the Business Continuity Planning Process?

    <p>Plan Testing and Maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition and Importance

    • Operational risk management (ORM) refers to the practice of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that can affect an organization's operations, reputation, and financial performance.
    • ORM is essential to ensure business continuity, protect assets, and maintain stakeholder trust.

    Types of Operational Risks

    • Internal Risks:
      • People risks (e.g., human error, fraud, misconduct)
      • Process risks (e.g., inadequate procedures, technology failures)
      • Systems risks (e.g., IT failures, data breaches)
    • External Risks:
      • Event risks (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics)
      • External fraud risks (e.g., cyberattacks, vendor fraud)

    Operational Risk Management Framework

    • Risk Identification: Identify potential operational risks through techniques like brainstorming, SWOT analysis, and root cause analysis.
    • Risk Assessment: Assess the likelihood and impact of identified risks to prioritize mitigation efforts.
    • Risk Mitigation: Implement controls and strategies to mitigate or reduce operational risks.
    • Risk Monitoring and Review: Continuously monitor and review operational risks to ensure effective mitigation and update risk assessments.

    Operational Risk Management Strategies

    • Risk Avoidance: Eliminate or withdraw from risky activities or processes.
    • Risk Transfer: Shift risks to other parties through outsourcing, insurance, or hedging.
    • Risk Mitigation: Implement controls and procedures to reduce risk likelihood or impact.
    • Risk Acceptance: Accept and monitor risks that are deemed acceptable or unavoidable.

    Best Practices for Operational Risk Management

    • Establish a risk management culture and policy.
    • Identify and prioritize critical business processes and assets.
    • Conduct regular risk assessments and reviews.
    • Implement effective incident response and business continuity plans.
    • Continuously monitor and update risk management strategies.

    Operational Risk Management (ORM)

    • ORM is the practice of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that can affect an organization's operations, reputation, and financial performance.
    • It is essential to ensure business continuity, protect assets, and maintain stakeholder trust.

    Types of Operational Risks

    Internal Risks

    • People risks: human error, fraud, misconduct
    • Process risks: inadequate procedures, technology failures
    • Systems risks: IT failures, data breaches

    External Risks

    • Event risks: natural disasters, pandemics
    • External fraud risks: cyberattacks, vendor fraud

    Operational Risk Management Framework

    Risk Identification

    • Techniques used: brainstorming, SWOT analysis, root cause analysis

    Risk Assessment

    • Assess likelihood and impact of identified risks
    • Prioritize mitigation efforts

    Risk Mitigation

    • Implement controls and strategies to mitigate or reduce operational risks

    Risk Monitoring and Review

    • Continuously monitor and review operational risks
    • Ensure effective mitigation and update risk assessments

    Operational Risk Management Strategies

    Risk Avoidance

    • Eliminate or withdraw from risky activities or processes

    Risk Transfer

    • Shift risks to other parties through outsourcing, insurance, or hedging

    Risk Mitigation

    • Implement controls and procedures to reduce risk likelihood or impact

    Risk Acceptance

    • Accept and monitor risks that are deemed acceptable or unavoidable

    Best Practices for Operational Risk Management

    • Establish a risk management culture and policy
    • Identify and prioritize critical business processes and assets
    • Conduct regular risk assessments and reviews
    • Implement effective incident response and business continuity plans
    • Continuously monitor and update risk management strategies

    Business Continuity in Operational Risk Management

    Definition and Purpose

    • Business Continuity is a process that ensures an organization's ability to continue operating and delivering its products and services at an acceptable level, following a disruption or disaster.

    Key Components

    • Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifies critical business processes, assesses the impact of disruptions, and determines the minimum resources required to recover.
    • Risk Assessment identifies potential risks and threats to business continuity, prioritizing them based on likelihood and impact.
    • Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a documented plan outlining procedures to respond to disruptions, ensure continuity of critical business processes, and restore operations.
    • Crisis Management is a framework for managing and responding to crises, ensuring effective communication and decision-making.

    Business Continuity Planning Process

    • The planning process involves six stages: Risk Identification, Business Impact Analysis, Strategy Development, Plan Development, Plan Implementation, and Plan Testing and Maintenance.

    Benefits of Business Continuity in Operational Risk Management

    • Business Continuity reduces downtime, minimizing the impact of disruptions on business operations and revenue loss.
    • It enhances organizational resilience, ensuring the ability to respond to and recover from disruptions.
    • Business Continuity improves reputation, demonstrating a commitment to customers and stakeholders, and enhancing credibility.
    • It helps organizations comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

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