Module 4 - Quiz 2 Flashcards

(29 cards)

1
Q

2017 COSO ERM Framework

A
  1. mission, vision, and core values = governance and culture
  2. strategy development = strategy & objective setting
  3. business objective formulation = performance
  4. implementation and performance = review and revision
  5. enhanced value = information, communication, and reporting
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Four Principles of strategy & objective setting

A
  1. Analyze Business Context
  2. Define Risk Appetite
  3. Evaluate Alternative Strategies
  4. Formulate Business Objectives
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

By integrating ERM into the strategy-setting phase

A

you gain insights into the risk profile associated with each strategy and business objective

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

COSO ERM: Component 2

A

Strategy & Objective Setting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Five Principles of governance and culture

A
  1. Board exercises risk oversight
  2. Establishes operating structures
  3. Defines desired culture
  4. Commitment to core values
  5. Attracts, develops and retains capable individual
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Five Principles of performance

A
  1. Identifies Risk
  2. Assesses Severity of Risk
  3. Prioritizes Risks
  4. Implements Risk Responses
  5. Develops Portfolio View
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Three Principles of review and revision

A
  1. Assesses Substantial Change
  2. Reviews Risk and Performance
  3. Pursues improvement in Enterprise Risk Management
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Three Principles of information, communication, and reporting

A
  1. Leverages Information and Technology
  2. Communicates Risk Information
  3. Reports on Risk, Culture, and Performance
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

COSO ERM: Component 1

A

Governance & Culture

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the “business context”?

A

Factors that influence current and future strategy and business objectives

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are examples of “business context”?

A

Trends, political landscape, customers, suppliers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

How should it “business context” be viewed?

A

In three stages: Past, Present & Future

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

When should “business context” be considered?

A

In all five components of the COSO ERM Framework

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

State of the World (Reality)

A

VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity [ascending order of risk]

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Aspects of business context

A

✓ Dynamic: Risks can emerge at any time
✓ Complex: Interconnected / interdependent
✓ Unpredictable: Changes happen quickly / can be unanticipated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Two types of business contexts

A

External Environment & Internal Enviornment

16
Q

CATEGORIES OF EXTERNAL BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT

A

PESTLE
- Political
- Economic
- Social
- Technological
- Legal
- Environment

17
Q

CATEGORIES OF INTERNAL BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENT

A
  • Capital
  • People
  • Process
  • Technology
18
Q

Principle 7

A

Define Risk Appetite

19
Q

Principle 6

A

Analyze Business Context

20
Q

How is “Risk Appetite” defined?

A

The types and amount of risk, on a broad level, an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of value

21
Q

Risk appetite is expressed in a form of

A

a risk appetite statement

22
Q

Risk Capacity

A

Maximum amount of risk entity is able to absorb in pursuit of strategy and business objectives

23
Q

Risk Profile

A

Composite view of the risks assumed by the entity at a particular time

24
ERM capabilities & maturity
Strength of ERM practices within the entity
25
How is Risk Appetite governed?
- Management with Board input (sometimes) develops risk appetite; Board approves - Management is responsible for communicating & disseminating - Management, with Board oversight, continuously monitors risk appetite and makes changes, when needed - Mission, vision, and prior strategies provide significant inputs into risk appetite development
26
Can strategy and risk appetite be developed in parallel?
Yes
27
The approaches used to communicate risk appetite
1. Create an overall risk appetite statement 2. Communicate risk appetite for each major class of organizational objectives 3. Communicate risk appetite for different categories of risk
28
Steps in Defining Risk Appetite
1. Develop Risk Appetite 2. Communicate Risk Appetite 3. Monitor & Update Risk Appetite