In the early stages of a manufacturing project, a risk manager has identified a risk...

Setting risk thresholds in collaboration with stakeholders ensures clarity on what is considered tolerable risk. PMBOK® Guide and ISO 31000 state:

"Risk thresholds reflect the degree of risk that stakeholders are willing to accept. These should be defined collaboratively at the start of the project."

— PMBOK® Guide, 6th Edition, Section 11.1

"The organization should define its risk criteria and thresholds, in consultation with stakeholders."

— ISO 31000:2018, Section 6.3