The risk
Example: Risk represents potential negative outcomes affecting goals or operations
Definition
"The risk" in management refers to the possibility of encountering events or conditions that may negatively impact goals, operations, or outcomes, potentially causing losses, delays, or failures in achieving objectives within an organization or project.
Etymology
The term "the risk" originates from the Old Italian word 'risco' or 'rischio,' which means danger or peril. It likely entered English in the late Middle Ages, evolving to describe the concept of exposure to harm or loss, especially in financial and managerial contexts.
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"The risk" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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