Enterprise Risk Management: From Incentives to Controls, 2nd Edition

Praise for the First Edition of Enterprise Risk Management

“In the aftermath of Enron, WorldCom, and Sarbanes-Oxley, every publicly traded company should be concerned about risk management. This book takes a pragmatic approach to risk management that can benefit any CEO or senior executive. Lam lays out clear strategies to address what is often a highly complex issue.”

—William L. Walton, Chairman and CEO, Allied Capital Corporation

“Author James Lam provides one of the most practical, insightful books on risk management that I have read in the last thirty years. It clearly reflects experience and deep understanding of the art as well as the science in risk management practices. A must-read for all who wish to advance risk management practices in their businesses.”

—Sandra Jansky, Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, SunTrust Banks, Inc., (Chairperson, Risk Management Association)

“In this book, James Lam has provided an effective overview of business risk. Enterprise Risk Management will be useful to professional risk managers and business executives seeking to understand the latest tools and organizational approaches.”

—Robert Simons, Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration, Unit Head — Accounting & Control, Harvard Business School

“The most comprehensive and engaging handbook on enterprise risk management, written by the pioneer of the chief risk officer function. Filled with practical examples and lessons learned, this book is destined to become ...