Identifying Business Risks Chapter 22 Risk Management Identifying Business Risks 22.1 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Explain why risk is inevitable. Describe speculative risk. 22.1 Explain why risk is inevitable. Describe speculative risk. Describe three categories of pure risk. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Risk is a fact of life for entrepreneurs. 22.1 Risk is a fact of life for entrepreneurs. To build a successful business and maximize profits, they must understand risk and make decisions to deal with it. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

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Risk Is Inevitable Every business faces risk—the possibility of loss or injury.   Business risks fall into two general categories: speculative risk pure risk Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Speculative Risk Most business decisions, such as marketing a new product, involve speculative risk. speculative risk risk that is inherent to a business, involving the chance of either profit or loss Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Pure Risk A natural disaster, such as a flood, or an accident involving a customer or an employee is a pure risk for a business owner. pure risk the threat of a loss to a business without any possibility of gain, such as robbery or employee theft Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Pure Risk The three categories of pure risk are: Crime Natural disasters Accidents Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Crime Small businesses are 35 times more likely than large businesses to be victims of crime, such as: shoplifting employee theft burglary robbery stolen credit cards and bad checks computer crime Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Crime Techniques to reduce shoplifting include: Train employees to recognize shoplifters. Keep store well lit and merchandise visible. Employ two-way mirrors or closed-circuit TV. Use tamper-proof price tickets or electronic tags. Hire a uniformed security guard. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Crime Ways to discourage employee theft include: Establish policies and communicate them verbally and orally. Lock up all doors that are not needed for entry or exit. Watch your trash for stolen items. Control security. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Crime The problem of burglary is growing, but there are ways for business owners to minimize their risks. burglary the act of breaking into and entering a building with the intent to commit a felony (a serious crime) Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Crime It is the business owner’s responsibility to protect employees and customers from crimes such as robbery by letting the robber take what he or she wants. robbery the taking of property by force or threat, usually by means of a weapon Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Crime Since credit cards can be a source of financial loss to a business, an electronic credit authorizer machine can be a valuable tool. electronic credit authorizer a machine that verifies whether a credit card is good, that is, not stolen or invalid Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Natural Disasters Many owners suffer losses, not only from crime, but from natural disasters, such as fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Natural Disasters You can protect your business against fire by installing smoke detectors and sprinkler systems and protect your cash and documents by storing them in a fireproof safe. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Accidents and Injury Accidents, another risk businesses face, can be financially devastating if a small business is held responsible for negligence. negligence the failure to exercise reasonable care Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Explain why risk is inevitable. 22.1 Explain why risk is inevitable. Risk is a part of a business’s daily operations; for example, the risk of customers not paying when you extend them credit and the risk of a building being destroyed by a natural disaster. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Describe speculative risk. 22.1 Describe speculative risk. Speculative risk involves taking a chance for profit or loss; the risk is inherent to the business. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

Describe three categories of pure risk. 22.1 Describe three categories of pure risk. Crime includes shoplifting, employee theft, burglary, robbery, stolen credit cards and bad checks, and computer crime. Natural disasters include fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods. Accidents and injury can happen to workers and customers. Section 22.1 Identifying Business Risks

List the four risk management strategies. 22.2 List the four risk management strategies. Describe the steps involved in selecting an insurance agent. Discuss the procedures for deciding on security measures. Develop emergency response plans for potential crises. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

22.2 It is impossible to completely protect your business from pure risks, but you can lessen their impact through risk management and planning. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

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Risk Management Strategies Risk management, preventing or reducing business loss, involves three stages: Identify the risks. Estimate potential losses. Determine the best way to deal with each risk. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Risk Management Strategies Managing risk involves these strategies: risk avoidance risk reduction risk transfer risk retention Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Risk Reduction Business owners should take these steps to reduce risk: Design work areas to lower chance of accidents or fire. Communicate with and educate employees on safety practices. Check and service safety equipment. Test company products extensively. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Risk Transfer A third strategy—risk transfer—means buying insurance and paying a premium to cover any losses, which transfers some of your risk to an insurance company. premium the price of insurance a person or business pays for a specified risk for a specified time Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Four Types of Business Insurance Risk Transfer Four Types of Business Insurance Property Insurance Casualty Insurance Life Insurance Workers’ Compensation Insurance Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk 29

Risk Transfer Business interruption insurance allows a business owner to continue paying important expenses if the business is shut down due to property damage. business interruption insurance insurance coverage against potential losses that result from having to close a business for insurable reasons; insurance pays net profits and expenses while a business is shut down for repairs or rebuilding Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Risk Transfer If a customer is injured on your business premises, casualty insurance will offer you protection. casualty insurance insurance coverage for loss or liability arising from a sudden, unexpected event such as an accident and for the cost of defending a business in court against claims of property damage Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Risk Transfer Companies that advertise can protect themselves by purchasing errors-and omissions insurance. errors-and-omissions insurance insurance coverage for any loss sustained because of an error or oversight on a business’s part, such as a mistake in advertising Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Risk Transfer Manufacturers can protect themselves by purchasing product liability insurance. product liability insurance insurance coverage that protects a business from injury claims that result from use of the business’s products Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Risk Transfer Fidelity bonds and performance bonds are types of casualty insurance. fidelity bonds a form of insurance that protects a company in case of employee theft performance bonds insurance coverage that protects a business if work or a contract is not finished on time or as agreed Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Risk Transfer Business owners are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. workers’ compensation insurance insurance that is required by the government and paid for by employers to provide medical and income benefits to employees injured on the job, or for job-related illnesses Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Selecting an Insurance Agent A business owner can purchase insurance from an independent insurance agent or a direct insurance writer. independent insurance agent an insurance agent, usually local, who represents multiple insurance companies direct insurance writer an insurance agent who works for one particular insurance company, such as life and automobile companies Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Choosing Security Measures Security measure options include: secure doors and windows burglar alarm systems, panic buttons card-access systems closed-circuit TV monitors fire alarms smoke detectors sprinkler systems Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Planning for Emergencies Your risk management objective should be to have procedures in place before a crisis occurs. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Planning for Emergencies To prepare for emergencies Compile emergency phone numbers and floor plans Keep important records tagged for quick removal, Educate employees about emergency plans Carry out practice emergency drills regularly Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

List the four risk management strategies 22.2 List the four risk management strategies The four risk management strategies are risk avoidance, risk reduction, risk transfer, and risk retention. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Describe the steps involved in selecting an insurance agent. 22.2 Describe the steps involved in selecting an insurance agent. Selecting an insurance agent involves defining the risks your business will face, determining insurance requirements in your state, and talking to different types of insurance agents to determine what they can offer you in the way of service and products. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Discuss the procedures for deciding on security measures. 22.2 Discuss the procedures for deciding on security measures. You should assess your security needs, and then have a professional security company conduct a review. The company’s representative can identify weaknesses and areas of concern. He or she can also help you prioritize your security needs. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Develop emergency response plans for potential crises. 22.2 Develop emergency response plans for potential crises. Plans should include a list of priorities and actions to be taken. You should gather information such as emergency phone numbers and floor plans. You should tag important records. Once the plans are complete, you need to distribute copies to employees and provide training. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk

Collecting Customer Data The Internet makes it possible for customers to connect with companies at any time from virtually anywhere.   An online businesses can gather valuable information about its existing customers using cookies, surveys, forms, and data mining. Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk 44

Tech Terms data mining tools software programs that statistically analyze data to identify patterns, trends, and relationships within data   online form a Web page that accepts user input online survey a form of market research that appears on Web sites in which users respond to questions or provide opinions Section 22.2 Dealing with Risk 45

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