Activity
A.1 Definition of external environment
Definition of Scope and Framework
Description
Description
This step includes the specification of the external environment in which the organization operates and the definition of the relationship between this environment and the organization itself. The external environment typically includes the local market, the business, competitive, financial and political environment, the law and regulatory environment, social and cultural conditions, as well as external stakeholders.
It is also very important that both the perceptions and values of the various stakeholders and any externally generated threats and/or opportunities are properly evaluated and taken into consideration.

Organisation
Responsible
Risk Manager
Accountable
Senior Management
Consulted
Risk Owner
Domain Expert
Input/Output
Input data
D5 External stakeholder infos
D4 Environment infos
D2 Financial & political infos
D1 Market infos
D3 Relevant legal infos
Output data
D8 Applicable rules
D7 Laws and regulations
D6 External environment recs