CRISC · Question #483
Which of the following is MOST important to the effectiveness of a senior oversight committee for risk monitoring?
The correct answer is D. Cross-business representation. Cross-business representation is critical for a senior oversight committee to ensure a holistic understanding and effective monitoring of risks across all organizational functions.
Question
Which of the following is MOST important to the effectiveness of a senior oversight committee for risk monitoring?
Options
- AKey risk indicators (KRIs)
- BRisk governance charter
- COrganizational risk appetite
- DCross-business representation
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A15% (6)
- B10% (4)
- C5% (2)
- D71% (29)
Why each option
Cross-business representation is critical for a senior oversight committee to ensure a holistic understanding and effective monitoring of risks across all organizational functions.
Key risk indicators (KRIs) are essential tools for monitoring but their effectiveness depends on the committee's ability to interpret and act on them, which is enhanced by diverse representation.
A risk governance charter defines the committee's mandate, roles, and responsibilities, which is foundational but doesn't inherently ensure the breadth of perspective needed for effective monitoring.
Organizational risk appetite defines the level of risk an organization is willing to accept, which is a guiding principle for the committee but not the primary factor in its operational effectiveness for monitoring.
Cross-business representation ensures that the committee has diverse perspectives and comprehensive visibility into risks affecting various departments, preventing blind spots and enabling a holistic approach to risk monitoring and decision-making. This broad insight allows the committee to understand interdependencies and the full impact of risks across the entire organization.
Concept tested: Effective risk oversight committee structure
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