Risikoafbøjning

Risikoafbøjning, or risk deflection, is a concept in risk management referring to strategies employed to reduce or eliminate the impact of a potential risk. It is not about avoiding risk altogether, as some level of risk is inherent in most endeavors, but rather about managing and mitigating its negative consequences. This can involve a variety of approaches.

One common method is risk avoidance, where an activity or decision that carries a significant risk is not undertaken. Another is risk transfer, where the burden of the risk is shifted to a third party, often through insurance or contractual agreements. Risk mitigation involves taking steps to reduce the likelihood of a risk occurring or to lessen its severity if it does happen. For example, implementing safety protocols to prevent accidents is a form of risk mitigation.

Finally, risk acceptance is the decision to acknowledge a risk and its potential consequences without taking specific action to alter it, usually because the cost of mitigation outweighs the potential impact. Effective risikoafbøjning requires careful analysis of potential risks, understanding their potential impact, and choosing the most appropriate strategy for each identified risk. The goal is to achieve objectives while minimizing exposure to detrimental events.