Risk Assessment & Management Flashcards
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A performance consultant discovers that a new training initiative was implemented without a needs assessment. What is the PRIMARY risk of this approach?
Answer: Solutions may not address actual performance gaps
Skipping needs assessment means interventions may target symptoms rather than root causes, resulting in no measurable performance improvement.
Which risk analysis technique uses probability estimates and consequence ratings to prioritize performance improvement risks?
Answer: Risk matrix
A risk matrix plots likelihood against impact, enabling teams to visually prioritize which risks require immediate mitigation.
A CPT is evaluating a blended learning rollout across 12 regional offices. Which factor most significantly increases implementation risk?
Answer: Inconsistent technology infrastructure across sites
Inconsistent technology infrastructure creates variable learner experiences and may prevent access to critical learning components.
When applying ISPI's HPT Model, risk management activities are MOST closely associated with which phase?
Answer: Intervention selection
During intervention selection, practitioners assess feasibility, resource constraints, and potential unintended consequences — all core risk management activities.
An organization wants to pilot a performance improvement intervention before full rollout. What risk mitigation strategy does this represent?
Answer: Risk reduction
Piloting reduces risk by testing the intervention at small scale to identify issues before committing full organizational resources.
Which stakeholder group poses the GREATEST adoption risk when performance improvement initiatives challenge existing power structures?
Answer: Middle managers
Middle managers often control day-to-day implementation and may resist changes that threaten their authority or require significant behavior change.
A risk register in a performance improvement project should document which of the following for each identified risk?
Answer: Description, probability, impact, and mitigation plan
A comprehensive risk register captures the nature of each risk, its likelihood and potential impact, and the planned response strategy.