Risk Response Strategies-Negative Risks

In a health project to distribute vaccines in remote areas of Badakhshan, there is a risk of vaccines losing their efficacy due to high temperatures during transport. What should the project manager do to mitigate this risk?

• Proceed with the current transportation plan and monitor the situation

• Use specialized equipment to maintain the required temperature during transport

• Cancel vaccine distribution during hot weather periods

• Outsource the transportation to a third party with better logistics

During a project to build a new clinic in Helmand, there is a risk of construction delays due to potential security issues in the area. What should the project manager do to avoid this risk?

• Proceed with the construction and increase security measures on-site

• Move the construction to a different location with fewer security concerns

• Contract a security firm to manage the risk

• Extend the project timeline to account for potential delays

In a telemedicine project in Khost, there is a risk of data breaches compromising patient confidentiality. What is the best action for the project manager to transfer this risk?

• Enhance internal security protocols

• Accept the risk and implement a monitoring plan

• Obtain insurance to cover potential data breaches

• Avoid storing patient data online

In a project to implement a new health information system in Bamyan, there is a risk of minor software bugs causing slight delays. What should the project manager do to accept this risk?

• Plan for minor delays without taking additional action

• Conduct extensive testing to prevent bugs

• Hire an external testing service

• Avoid implementing the new system

During a project to upgrade medical equipment in Nangarhar, there is a significant risk of regulatory changes impacting the project's approval. What should the project manager do to escalate this risk?

• Continue with the project as planned

• Prepare alternative plans for different regulatory outcomes

• Bring the issue to higher management to seek their intervention

• Hire a consultant to handle regulatory compliance

In a project to set up mobile health clinics in Ghor, there is a risk of vehicle breakdowns delaying access to remote areas. What action should the project manager take to mitigate this risk?

• Accept the risk and hope for minimal breakdowns

• Hire a transportation company with reliable vehicles

• Limit clinic services to easily accessible areas

• Implement a maintenance schedule and have backup vehicles ready