ABOUT THE BOOK

In Enterprise Risk Management from Incentives to Controls, Lam distills twenty years worth of experience in this field to give you a clear understanding of both the art and science of enterprise risk management. Organized into four comprehensive sections, Enterprise Risk Management offers in-depth insights, practical advice and real-world case studies that explore every aspect of this important field. Section I “Risk Management in Context” provides an introduction and foundation for the rest of the book. In Section II: “The Enterprise Risk Management Framework,” you’ll receive an executive education on the business rationale for integrating risk management processes, and discover the seven building blocks for developing an enterprise risk management program. You’ll also discover how the role of Chief Risk Officer has changed in today’s firms. Section III: “Risk Management Applications” discusses the applications of risk management in two dimensions functions and industries. Section IV: “A Look to the Future” round out this comprehensive discussion of enterprise risk management by examining emerging topics in risk management with respect to people and technology.