ERM

ITS 835 Enterprise Risk Assessment

Total points - 100

Midterm Research Paper

Read the attached research paper (Yang et al. 2018) and conduct research using the

University of Cumberland’s library system and/or Google Scholar on Enterprise Risk

Management and Firm Performance. Write a 6 page (double space, Font - Georgia

with font size 12) research paper on your findings on enterprise risk management and

firm performance. The research paper needs to refer to the following references

 Yang, S.; Ishtiaq, M.; Anwar, M. Enterprise Risk Management Practices and Firm Performance, the Mediating Role of Competitive Advantage and the Moderating Role of Financial Literacy. J. Risk Financ. Manag. 2018, 11- 35.

 Chapter 18, BlueWood Chocolates (from your textbook)

 Chapter 19 Kilgore Custom Milling (from your textbook)

In addition the research paper needs to minimally refer to 3 peer reviewed journal

papers. The bibliography should be included as a separate page and is not part of the 6

page requirement. Student assignments will be run through Safe Assignment. Please

ensure to check the safe assignment result prior to submitting.

The university of Cumberland library can be assessed at

https://www.ucumberlands.edu/library

The research paper should include the following components

 Title Page (Not part of the minimum 6 page requirement)

 Abstract (quick review of the entire content of the paper, limited to 200-350

words)

 Introduction (1-2 pages, provides a broad overview of the topic and basic

background information)

 Literature Review (2-3 pages, describes the research papers that you find in

reference to enterprise risk management and firm performance, it can list

theories about the subject, findings from other studies and research directions.

Please ensure to refer to the case studies from this week and the attached

research paper Yang et al. 2018)

 Discussion (1-2 pages -This should include your thoughts on the topic and

implications in reference to ERM and firm performance. Please draw on

examples/other studies to support your thoughts)

 Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs, This provides a final summary of your research

paper)

 Bibliography in APA format

The following rubric will be included to grade your assessment

Evaluation Parameters Percentage Weight

Did the student respond to the research topic 20

Did the conduct sufficient literature review of the topic 20

Did the student provide relevant examples to support viewpoints 20

Did the student meet the content requirements of the assignment 20

Did the student refer and discuss about the case study chapter readings

from week 4 and the assigned research paper

10

Did the student create a professional, well-developed report with proper

grammar, spelling, punctuation and APA formatting

10

Total 100%

Please refer to the following for APA guidelines

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_st

yle_guide/general_format.html