[Solved] Evaluating Risk Management and Control

Assignment Prompt & Instructions

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Based on the guidance in last week’s Discussion Question, select one company from the [New York Stock ExchangeLinks to an external site.](https://www.nyse.com/listings_directory/stock) or [NASDAQLinks to an external site.](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/screener) and post a link to its Investor Relations page.

1. _Briefly_ explain why you selected this company. Who their main competitors are and their relative position in the market. For example, are they an established leader or are they a newcomer seeking to disrupt the market?

2. Consider how the principles of risk management and establishing a robust control environment are being applied to mitigate risks your chosen company faces. In your response, address the following:
– What are the major strategic and financial risks threatening the organization's objectives, growth, and stability?
– What risk-management strategies and control mechanisms are already in place to mitigate these risks?
– Identify one additional (plausible) risk event that could, if it were to occur, threaten the company’s strategy and moat strength.
– What steps could be taken to mitigate that risk?

Hint: Review the “Risk Factors” section of the most recent 10K or 10Q reports to find this information.

– 2 years ago