Principles of Management
OER 2019 Edition
ISBN: 9780998625768
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 11.1, Problem 1DQ
What do you believe is contributing to the growth of the fractional HR and HR outsourcing trend? Do you expect this trend to continue?
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5. A risk that has both a high impact and high probability is referred to as
A. Negligible
B. Moderate
C. Low
D. Extreme
6. A business continuity plan is mainly used to_
A. Increase profits
B. Handle daily tasks
C. Prepare for disruptions
D. Advertise services
7. What is the role of a risk owner?
A. To finance the risk
B. To monitor and manage a specific risk
C. To create risks
D. To avoid planning
8. Early warning indicators help businesses to
A. Avoid legal actions
B. Grow rapidly
C. Detect potential risks
D. Hire employees
9. A hazard-based risk includes
A. Political instability
B. Ergonomic issues
C. Market demand
D. Taxation changes
1. What is the primary purpose of risk management in small businesses?
A. To eliminate all risks
B. To predict profits
C. To reduce and control risks
D. To create new risks
2. Which of the following is a type of operational risk?
A. Interest rate change
B. Natural disaster
C. Supplier failure
D. Tax policy change
3. SWOT analysis identifies all EXCEPT
A. Strengths
B. Weaknesses
C. Tactics
D. Opportunities
4. Which strategy involves taking no action against a risk?
A. Mitigation
B. Avoidance
C. Acceptance
D. Transfer
List and briefly describe four risk response strategies.
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Principles of Management
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