Contract-Related Risk Management Measure
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A Contract-Related Risk Management Measure is a contract management-related performance measure used to measure contractual risks.
- Context:
- It can range from being a Pre-Signature Contract Risk Management Measure to being a Post-Signature Contract Risk Management Measure.
- It can range from being a Quantitative Contract Risk Measure (e.g., Contractual Risk Exposure) to a Qualitative Contract Risk Measure (e.g., perceived risk in contractual obligations).
- It can range from being a Single-Contract Risk Management Measure to being a Multiple-Contract Risk Management Measure.
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- It can be critical in sectors where regulatory and legal compliance is paramount, such as healthcare, finance, and government contracts.
- It can inform decisions on risk mitigation strategies within the Contract Lifecycle, such as renegotiation or contract termination.
- It can guide legal teams and contract managers in identifying high-risk contracts or clauses that require additional oversight.
- It can aid in aligning contract management practices with overall Enterprise Risk Management strategies.
- It can help organizations avoid penalties, litigation, or reputational damage by proactively managing contract risks.
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- Example(s):
- Financial Contract Risk Measures, such as:
- Contractual Risk Exposure, which quantifies the potential legal and financial risks associated with contract terms and obligations.
- Indemnity and Liability Contract Risk Measure, which monitors the risk exposure associated with indemnity clauses and limits of liability in contracts.
- Insurance Coverage Risk Measure, which assesses whether appropriate insurance policies are in place to mitigate contractual risks.
- Compliance Contract Risk Measures, such as:
- Regulatory Compliance Risk Measure, which tracks the risk of non-compliance with laws, regulations, or industry standards within contracts.
- Third-Party Risk Assessment, which evaluates the risks posed by vendors, suppliers, and other external parties involved in contracts.
- Performance Obligation Contract Risk Measures, such as:
- Breach of Contract Risk Measure, which assesses the likelihood and potential impact of a party failing to fulfill their contractual obligations.
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Compliance Risk, which tracks the risk associated with failing to meet SLA terms specified in contracts.
- Dispute Resolution Contract Risk Measures, such as:
- Litigation Risk Measure, which evaluates the risk of disputes or lawsuits arising from contractual obligations or interpretations.
- Contract Risk Management Effectiveness Measures, such as:
- Risk Mitigation Strategy Efficiency, which measures the effectiveness of actions taken to reduce or eliminate contract-related risks.
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- Financial Contract Risk Measures, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- Contract Management Efficiency Measures.
- Contract Compliance Measures.
- Financial Contract Management Measures.
- Lifecycle Contract Management Measures.
- General Business Risk Measures, which apply to broader operational risks but do not focus on contractual obligations.
- Market Risk Measures, which track risks from external market conditions rather than contract-specific risks.
- Internal Audit Measures, which focus on overall internal processes but do not assess contract-specific risks.
- See: Contractual Risk Exposure, Risk Mitigation, Compliance Risk Management, Indemnity Clauses