Assessing Financial Risk Concepts
Project Prompts
Write a 1,000-1,200-word analysis discussing financial risk concepts and assess the impact of the different financial risks on an organization. For this assignment, you will structure your assignment using four research paper sections associated with corporate risk management, as studied in the course. Base your research paper on the financial statements analyzed in Corporate Finance 301 assignment 2 and apply the knowledge acquired in the analysis. Define each financial risk, discuss the risk associated components, and evaluate the financial risks and how they affect the corporation’s financial status.
Research Paper Sections
The research paper should include the following financial risks:
- Market Risk
- Liquidity Risk
- Credit Risk
- Operational Risk
Using Sources
You may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use at least three credible, outside sources and cite them using APA format. Please include a mix of both primary and secondary sources, with at least one source from a scholarly peer-reviewed journal. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in APA (including the lesson title and instructor’s name).
- Primary sources are first-hand accounts such as interviews, advertisements, speeches, company documents, statements, and press releases published by the company in question.
- Secondary sources come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, such as the Journal of Management. You may use like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Social Science Research Network to find articles from these journals. Secondary sources may also come from reputable websites with .gov, .edu, or .org in the domain. (Wikipedia is not a reputable source, though the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.)
If you’re unsure about how to use APA format to cite your sources, please see the following lessons:
Grading Rubric
| Category | Unacceptable (0) | Needs Improvement (1-3) | Good (3-4) | Excellent (5) | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure (x2) | Structure is illogical or significantly hinders understanding | Structure is unorganized and presentation lacks clarity | Structure is well-organized and includes sufficient supporting detail | Structure is well-organized; ideas flow logically and main points are identifiable | 10 |
| Defining of financial risks (x2) | Definitions of financial risks are illogical or significantly hinders understanding | Financial risk definitions are difficult to identify; concepts are disjointed | Financial risks are well-defined and include sufficient supporting detail | Financial risks are well-defined and supporting detail exceeds requirements | 10 |
| Addressing financial risk and effects on organization (x2) | No discuss of financial risks and the effects on an organization | Minimal discussion of financial risks and effects on organization | Financial risks are addressed but lack supporting detail | Financial risks are addressed and supporting detail is present | 10 |
| Mechanics (x2) | Incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and use of standard English grammar hinders understanding | Several instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | Few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | No or very few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | 10 |
| Total Possible Points | 40 |