Questions and Answers
What is one of the benefits of risk classification?
What type of risks are predominantly associated with short-term risks?
Hazard risks
What do medium-term risks impact in an organization?
They impact the ability to manage tactics, projects, and other change programs.
What are long-term risks primarily concerned with?
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The four categories impacted by risk events are known as the 4Ps: people, premises, processes, and _____
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What are the components of the EM3 response to risks?
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What does a risk classification system help an organization to better identify?
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What does the FIRM risk scorecard provide?
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All organizations use the same system to classify risks.
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Which of the following is commonly used in risk classification systems?
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Study Notes
Risk Classification Benefits
- Provides a structured approach to risk identification, leading to the detection of more risks.
- Promotes consistent risk terminology across the organization, essential for effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
- Allows for aggregation of similar risk types, facilitating:
- Assessment of acceptable risk levels.
- Assignment of responsibility for specific risks.
- More efficient risk management through bundling similar risks, e.g., single insurance policies.
- Risks can be categorized as short, medium, or long-term.
Short-term Risks
- Predominantly hazard risks, linked to unplanned disruptive events and organizational cost control.
- Impact core processes necessary for routine operations.
- Necessitate mitigation strategies to manage short-term threats.
Medium-term Risks
- Affect the management of tactics, projects, and change programs.
- Require active management to sustain effective core processes.
Long-term Risks
- Related to strategic development and implementation, potentially undermining organizational value.
- Require a balanced approach to risk-taking within strategy frameworks.
- Can cause greater damage than risks to operations or tactics.
Risk Response
- Risks categorized by the EM3 framework: embrace, manage, mitigate, and minimize.
- The Bow-tie model categorizes risks affecting 4Ps: people, premises, processes, and products.
Nature of Risk Classification Systems
- Identifies areas with similar risks and assigns management responsibilities.
- Facilitates informed decision-making regarding controls and risk management strategies.
- Enhances understanding of risk appetite, capacity, and total exposure across risk categories.
FIRM Risk Scorecard
- Provides a structured approach for identifying corporate objectives and key dependencies.
- Analyzes risk impacts on core processes, aiding in thorough risk assessments.
Other Risk Classification Systems
- Risks can be classified based on impact timelines, nature, source, or consequences.
- Organizations select systems reflecting their size, nature, and complexity.
- Common classifications in finance include market, credit, and operational risks.
- Utilizes frameworks like SWOT and PESTLE for structured risk assessment.
- The COSO ERM cube and IRM risk management standard provide structured approaches for risk classification.
- Bow-tie representation can illustrate operational risks, including potential impacts and sources.
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