What is the main reason why contingency planning is important in business strategy?

• To expect the unexpected and manage risks

• To ignore all potential risks

• To eliminate competition

• To maximize profits at all costs

What is one example of a risk that businesses may face?

• Reputational damage

• Guaranteed success in all endeavors

• Unlimited resources with no constraints

• Complete control over external factors

How do businesses typically manage risks?

• By relying solely on luck

• By identifying, dealing with, and planning for potential threats

• By ignoring risks and hoping for the best

• By avoiding any form of risk management

What is the aim of contingency planning in business?

• To rely on external factors for risk management

• To focus on big risks and plan for how the business will respond

• To ignore risks and hope for the best

• To eliminate all risks from the business environment

Which industry requires strong contingency planning due to external risks like terrorist incidents?

• Fashion industry

• Food industry

• Travel industry

• Technology industry

What is an example of poor crisis management by a business mentioned in the text?

• Thomas Cook's response to the death of two young children

• Toyota's successful product recalls

• Volkswagen's ethical practices

• Thompson's effective crisis handling

What recent event highlighted the need for contingency planning in the UK?

• UN intervention

• NATO withdrawal

• EU expansion

• Brexit debate

How do businesses assess the probability and impact of significant risks?

• By identifying likely risks and evaluating their potential damage

• By avoiding any form of risk management

• By ignoring all risks and hoping for the best

• By relying on external consultants for risk assessment

What is the key point to remember about contingency planning according to the text?

• Businesses should rely solely on luck for risk management

• Businesses should ignore all risks to maintain a competitive edge

• Businesses should plan for every possible scenario to ensure success

• Businesses can't plan for every eventuality, so they focus on significant risks

What is the primary focus of contingency planning in businesses?

• Ignoring all potential risks to maintain stability

• Relying on external factors for risk management

• Preparing for significant and unexpected events that may impact the business

• Eliminating all competition through strategic planning