MANAGEMENT

BUISENESS MANAGEMENT

RISK MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Marshall’s business experiences a lot of theft so he has installed security cameras in his store and security devices in his merchandise. Which technique for dealing with risk is Marshall applying to his risk of theft?
A
Risk transfer
B
Risk reduction
C
Risk retention
D
Risk avoidance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Risk transfer is a risk management and control strategy that involves the contractual shifting of a pure risk from one party to another. One example is the purchase of an insurance policy, by which a specified risk of loss is passed from the policyholder to the insurer.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are six loss-control techniques used by risk managers to manage identified risks: avoidance; loss prevention; loss reduction; separation; duplication; and diversification. Each of these techniques makes losses more predictable and can reduce loss frequency or loss severity.

Detailed explanation-3: -28) Low-frequency, low-severity loss exposures are best handled by A) avoidance.

Detailed explanation-4: -There various sources that equip risk managers with the necessary information that helps in the identification of loss exposure. Some of the sources are; financial statements, market research, experience, legislation, industry practice, and experience.

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