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Risk Management and HR Responsibilities
This deck covers key concepts in risk management, HR responsibilities in workplace safety, and strategies for managing organizational risks effectively.
What is the role of an HR manager in an investigatory interview for a dischargeable offense?
Risk manager for the organization
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What is the role of an HR manager in an investigatory interview for a dischargeable offense?
Risk manager for the organization
Which situation leading to workplace violence can be controlled by an organization?
Pressure for increased productivity
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What impact do cognitive barriers have on risk management?
Managers perceive risks in an outdated manner.
What are the primary categories of barriers to effective risk management?
Structural, cognitive, and cultural
Which option best defines risk?
Effect of uncertainty on the ability to meet organizational objectives
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What is the primary distinguishing characteristic of an enterprise risk management framework?
Perception of risk as an integrated organizational issue
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the role of an HR manager in an investigatory interview for a dischargeable offense? | Risk manager for the organization |
Which situation leading to workplace violence can be controlled by an organization? | Pressure for increased productivity |
What impact do cognitive barriers have on risk management? | Managers perceive risks in an outdated manner. |
What are the primary categories of barriers to effective risk management? | Structural, cognitive, and cultural |
Which option best defines risk? | Effect of uncertainty on the ability to meet organizational objectives |
What is the primary distinguishing characteristic of an enterprise risk management framework? | Perception of risk as an integrated organizational issue |
How should a technical recruiter manage the risk of discriminatory job descriptions? | Avoid the risk by training hiring managers and reviewing all job descriptions before use. |
What does management's decision not to fund bullying prevention training illustrate? | Organization's risk tolerance |
What critical input should HR seek before deciding how to fill a critical management position quickly? | Risk tolerance of the organization |
What risk factor is illustrated by hiring a family-owned business without a proposal process? | Conflict of interest |
Which best defines the concept of moral hazard? | A person engages in risky behavior knowing that someone else will absorb any losses. |
What should the HR training manager do if safety training hasn't reduced injuries? | Evaluate and adjust the training. |
How is a risk control best understood by an organization? | Sharing a risk's occurrence or impact and its likelihood |
How does duty of care translate to an organization's responsibilities? | Taking all steps reasonable to ensure employee health and safety |
What phase of risk management is represented by MECE? | Risk identification |
What is the usefulness of a key risk indicator (KRI)? | Provides early warning of organizational risk emergence |
What should HR do to fulfill its duty of care after a workplace redesign? | Schedule a walk-through of the redesigned area during a work shift. |
During which phase of the risk management process are surveys and interviews conducted? | Identifying risks |
What aspect of risk is an organization studying when examining loss probability? | Vulnerability |
Which best exemplifies a risk mitigation approach? | Workers operating dangerous machinery cannot exceed a set shift length. |
What is secondary risk? | Risk created by a risk management tactic |
Which is the most appropriate example of risk mitigation? | Implementing an emergency communication system for assignees |
Which option best defines a contingency plan? | Plan that is activated when a risk event occurs |
What is the best way to evaluate an emergency response plan during an annual review? | Rehearsing drills of the plan |
What is the first step in prioritizing spending for risk management initiatives? | Identifying processes and individuals critical to the organization's delivery of value |
Which method is most effective for controlling hazards? | Abate and eliminate the hazard from the workplace. |
What is the outcome of training all employees in business continuity plans? | Increased confidence among organization stakeholders |
What strategy should HR use to manage the risk of not meeting a training launch date? | Identify and pre-certify multiple translation options. |
What responsibilities are usually charged to a safety committee? | Conducting area safety inspections and evaluating hazards |
What is a good example of an upside risk? | A team finishes its project two weeks ahead of the schedule. |