Wood, D., & Dunbar, C. (2010). Air Canada Risk management. Ivey Publishing.

Case Study in Report Form

Suggested Report Structure:

Introduction

Company Background

Problem Identification

Analysis

Alternatives

Recommendation

Conclusion

Questions:

1. Assess the general business environment, current corporate strategy, and possible future challenges.
2. Identify the most relevant sources of financial risk, and examine how these are being managed today. Include a description of the risk, a sensitivity analysis based on your forecast for the risks identified, and any other relevant information.
3. How are Air Canadas largest competitors managing financial risk? Do their risk management practices create a competitive advantage or disadvantage, based on your forecast?
4. What recommendations would you make to the board of directors, based on your analysis?