The correct answer isB. Reduce staff turnover rates to 60% per annum. ISO 31000 explains that objectives exist at different organizational levels:strategic, tactical, and operational. Operational objectives are typically short- to medium-term, specific, and focused on day-to-day activities, processes, and performance within functions or departments.
Reducing staff turnover is an operational-level objective because it directly relates to workforce management, human resources processes, and daily operational stability. High staff turnover represents an operational risk that can affect productivity, service quality, knowledge retention, and costs. Setting an objective to reduce turnover supports operational resilience and continuity, which aligns with ISO 31000’s goal of protecting and creating value.
Option A is astrategic-level objective, as it concerns long-term positioning, sustainability leadership, and organization-wide transformation. Option C is also strategic or tactical, focusing on market expansion and growth rather than operational risk control. Option D is a broad strategic objective tied to overall organizational performance and value creation.
From a PECB ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager perspective, clearly distinguishing operational objectives ensures that risks are managed at the appropriate level and that controls are practical and actionable. Therefore, the correct answer isreduce staff turnover rates to 60% per annum.
