Impact of Risk Management in Local Government: An Examination of the Effectiveness of Risk Management in Minimizing Governmental Cost and Liability
Date of Award
6-2-2010
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Professional Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Organizational Leadership
Disciplines
Organizational Leadership
First Advisor
Sam Conn
Keywords
Disaster impact, Liability, Local government, Risk management
Abstract
In this capstone project the author utilized qualitative research to demonstrate that implementing specific risk management processes for local government organizations can reduce liability and cost, if correctly implemented. Common obstacles to local governments, such as budget constraints, staffing and executive buy-in of risk management processes were examined in the study. These obstacles often restrict local governments from implementing risk management programs, or using their current programs efficiently. Risk management planning generally involves the knowledge of an organization being properly insured, the ability to track accountability, the assessment and handling of natural disasters, and the management of costs associated with risk. The author provides useful results from the study to organizations involved in establishing or managing a risk management program.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Dawn, "Impact of Risk Management in Local Government: An Examination of the Effectiveness of Risk Management in Minimizing Governmental Cost and Liability" (2010). University College: Organizational Leadership Capstones. 13.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_orl/13