What aspect of contract review can help highlight risks in the risk management process?

Contract review plays a critical role in identifying risks within the risk management process. When contracts are thoroughly reviewed, they can uncover areas where parties may fail to meet their obligations. This could include terms related to delivery timelines, quality standards, or compliance with regulations. By pinpointing these potential failures in obligations, organizations can proactively address risks that might arise during the execution of the contract.

Identifying these risks not only allows for mitigation strategies to be developed but also enhances the organization’s understanding of the commitments made and the repercussions of non-compliance. This proactive approach is vital for effective risk management, as it ensures that both parties clearly understand their responsibilities and the potential consequences of failing to meet them, which can lead to financial losses, legal disputes, or reputational damage.

On the other hand, focusing only on costs, strictly evaluating financial terms, or assessing employee performance do not directly address the obligation-related risks inherent in contracts. While these aspects may be important components of the overall contract process, they do not provide the same depth of insight into the risks around compliance and performance that a contrasting review focused on obligations does.