The identification of obstacles that may have an effect on the successful accomplishment of key objectives, whether internal or external, presently existing or anticipated, should be included in the analysis of an organization if the risks associated with goals are high or the consequences of failure are serious. Some companies have the resources to conduct sophisticated studies to determine the probability of events occurring; others must rely on the experience and know-how built up over several years. Still others rely on gut feel. leia todo o artigo