Scientific journal
European Student Scientific Journal
ISSN 2310-3094

ESSENCE AND FUNCTIONS OF ENTERPRISE RISKS

Batova I.B. 1
1 ITMO University
In the article classical and neoclassical approaches to definition of the concept "risk" are considered. Various definitions of the concept "risk" and its essence are analyzed (the risk is characterized by the following signs: discrepancy, alternativeness, uncertainty). The main characteristics (the economic nature, objectivity of manifestation, probability of emergence, uncertainty of consequences expected adversity of consequences, variability of level, subjectivity of an assessment) and function of risks are allocated (innovative, regulating, protective and analytical) that is a basis for a further assessment and a choice of the actions directed on reduction of risks.
risk
classical theory of enterprise risk
neoclassical theory of enterprise risk
definition of the concept "risk"
main characteristics and functions of risks