The Chief Risk Officer chairs the ERM/RM steering committee. The ERM/RM steering committee oversees the organization’s risk management activities and provides guidance and support to senior management.
Question # 10
Which element is often the biggest challenge in risk implementation?
Human element is often the biggest challenge in risk implementation. Human element involves overcoming resistance to change, engaging stakeholders, building trust and commitment, and fostering a positive risk culture.
Question # 11
Risk management is a strategic management process.
Risk management is a strategic management process2. Risk management helps organizations to align their objectives, strategies, and actions with their external and internal environment.
Question # 12
From the three actions Tom Brown is undertaking, which is categorised as a pure risk?
A.
Buying 100 lottery tickets
B.
Selling his house even though he receives less than he paid for it because he thinks prices will fall further.
C.
Going horse riding without wearing a riding helmet.
According to 1, page 9, pure risk is “a situation where there are only two possible outcomes: loss or no lossâ€. Buying lottery tickets and selling a house are examples of speculative risk, where there is a possibility of gain or loss. Going horse riding without a helmet is an example of pure risk, where there is only a possibility of loss (injury) or no loss.
Question # 13
Records and reports provide a continuing account of the risk management system.
Records and reports provide a continuing account of the risk management system2. They help to monitor and review the performance and effectiveness of risk management.
Question # 14
Which of the following is a process with inputs, activities, and outcomes?
 Risk management is a process with inputs, activities, and outcomes1. The inputs are the organization’s context and risk criteria. The activities are risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment. The outcomes are improved decision making, performance, and resilience.
Question # 15
How many risk management principles exists ISO 31000:2018?