"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." ... For/Against Argument

Goal

Get students to think about the value of risk management strategies and to critically consider alternative perspectives which may benefit a project manager. Students should realize both the opportunities and challenges that exist in risk management processes. Effective project managers assess the strategic importance of risk management processes by balancing the benefits and costs of executing these processes.

Related course objectives:

• Analyze business-oriented skills in a given project management environment
• Comprehend necessary project management tools and knowledge to solve business problems

Details

Choose your position, but be sure to provide citable resources to support your arguments.