Reference no: EM132402025

Text book: Fraser, J., Simkins, B., & Narvaez, K. (2014). Implementing enterprise risk management: Case studies and best practices. John Wiley & Sons

Chapter 22, JAA Inc.-A Case Study in Creating Value from Uncertainty: Best Practices in Managing Risk

This case has several important learning objectives:

To study the importance of the communication process to the overall success of a company's business objectives

To understand the relationship of strategic objectives, context, stakeholders, and risk criteria and how these play a critical role in the overall effectiveness of risk management

To understand the changing role for internal and external audit and the demands that are being placed on both groups to step up to the plate

To understand the role of the board and its various committees in a company's overall effectiveness of risk management

To understand the key organizations and materials from around the globe that are playing a profound thought leadership role in risk management to further enhance education/thinking in this field

Please create a discussion with the following:

What is your opinion of the risk (event) identification techniques in place at JAA? How do you think that the company evolved to using such techniques?

Why is it important that risk criteria be created as per JAA? Do you think it is possible for any reasonable risk treatment plan to be in place without the creation of such criteria?