Which term is used to describe the amount of risk the investing organization(s) is willing to accept in pursuing the benefits of the programme?

Risk appetite is the specific term used within the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) framework to define the amount and type of risk an organization is willing to accept in the pursuit of its strategic objectives, which includes the benefits of a programme. It establishes the boundaries for risk-taking and is a critical input for the programme's risk management strategy. The programme board must understand the corporate risk appetite to ensure that decisions made throughout the programme's lifecycle align with the organization's tolerance for risk, balancing the potential rewards against the inherent threats.

A. Risk universe: This term describes the full range of risks an organization could potentially face, not the specific level of risk it is willing to accept.

B. Benefits map: This is a visual tool that illustrates the cause-and-effect relationships between programme outputs, new capabilities, outcomes, and benefits.

D. Benefit profile: This is a document that provides a detailed description of a single benefit, including its measures, ownership, and realization plan.

AXELOS, "Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) 5th Edition" (2020):

For Correct Answer (C): The Glossary defines Risk appetite as "The amount and type of risk that an organization is willing to pursue or retain." (p. 298). Furthermore, Section 10.3.1, 'Define risk management approach', states that the programme's approach must be "in line with corporate policies and risk appetite." (p. 132).

For Incorrect Answer (B): The Glossary defines Benefits map as "A diagram that shows the cause-and-effect relationships between outputs, new capabilities, outcomes, and benefits." (p. 292).

For Incorrect Answer (D): The Glossary defines Benefit profile as "A description of a single benefit or dis-benefit, including the information needed to manage its realization." (p. 292). Section 7.3.3, 'Plan benefits realization', details the creation of benefit profiles. (p. 92).