Which risk focuses on the strategic viability of the vendor being considered?

Which risk focuses on the strategic viability of the vendor being considered?

• A. Vendor Lock-in
• B. Vendor Lock-out
• C. Strategic Risk
• D. Modules

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is strategic risk, which looks at whether a vendor can sustain itself and stay aligned with your organization’s long-term goals. When you evaluate a vendor, you’re not only checking current capabilities but also the vendor’s business strategy, financial health, market position, and roadmap for future growth. If a vendor’s strategy falters or they can’t adapt to changing needs, they may fail to support you over time, leading to disruption or a need to switch suppliers at a critical moment. That’s why this risk is about the long-term viability and fit of the vendor with your strategic plans.

Vendor lock-in describes dependence on a single vendor and the costs or challenges of switching, which is more about flexibility than long-term viability. Vendor lock-out isn’t a standard term for this context, and modules refer to components or features rather than a risk type.