Top 10 Concerns of U.S. Executives

Top 10 Concerns of U.S. Executives

The Economist Intelligence Unit and Lloyd's of London conducted a global survey of risk attitudes among 500 c-suite and board executives in August 2011. Among U.S. company heads, the following were the most worrisome risks:

1. Loss of customers/canceled orders (this ranked third among global executives).
2. Reputational risk (sixth globally).
3. Changing legislation.
4. Price of material inputs.
5. Fraud and corruption.
6. Talent and skills shortage (including succession risk).
7. Rapid technological changes.
8. Cost and availability of credit.
9. Corporate liability.
10. Theft of assets/intellectual property.