Risk Management
Risk management refers to the identification and mitigation of risks and uncertainties when making business decisions. For companies, risks can take many forms, including shifts in market forces, unforeseen competition, and environmental uncertainty. Executives manage risk in a wide variety of circumstances, including when making investment decisions and starting new business ventures. Risk management requires a cohesive understanding of project parameters and ways to minimize unforeseen effects.
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