Very low = 1, Low = 2, Moderate = 3, High = 4, Very High = 5. A project manager must complete a report for a stakeholder who is concerned about the possibility of a funding shortfall. What is the…

Question

Exhibit

Options

• AThe funding shortage is the lowest ranked/scored risk.
• BThe funding shortage is a significant risk.
• CThe funding shortage will have a very high impact on the project and is the highest priority.
• DThe funding shortage has a very low probability of occurring and is not a concern for the project.

• A
  15% (4)
• B
  69% (18)
• C
  4% (1)
• D
  12% (3)

Explanation

Option B-'The funding shortage is a significant risk'-is the most effective because it accurately communicates the importance of the risk without making claims that are unsupported by data provided in the question. Options A, C, and D each assert specific probability or impact scores (lowest ranked, very high impact/highest priority, or very low probability) without any score data being given in the scenario. When communicating risk to a stakeholder, clarity and accuracy matter most; overstating (C) could cause panic, understating (A or D) could cause complacency. A measured, defensible statement like 'significant risk' is the professionally appropriate choice.

No community discussion yet for this question.