Which of the following describes anticipatory risk management?

• A. It focuses on immediate reaction after an incident
• B. It proactively identifies and mitigates risks before adverse events occur
• C. It requires no stakeholder involvement
• D. It ignores potential risks in planning

Answer: (B)

Anticipatory risk management means identifying potential risks ahead of time and putting preventive measures in place before anything adverse happens. It involves proactive risk assessment, planning, and controls so that if signals appear, actions are ready to reduce likelihood or impact. Because it relies on foresight and preparation, it typically requires input from stakeholders across the organization to capture diverse risks and ensure mitigations are feasible. The other statements describe reacting after an incident, working without stakeholders, or ignoring risks, which are not compatible with anticipatory risk management.