Periodic capability evaluation is essential because an organization’s operating environment is not static. Strategies shift, technologies change, regulations evolve, threat landscapes develop, and stakeholder expectations rise. Evaluating capability on a recurring basis ensures it remains relevant and fit-for-purpose given changes in both internal context (new products, reorganizations, staffing/skills, process changes, technical architecture, risk appetite) and external context (laws, regulators, market conditions, geopolitical factors, third-party dependencies). Option B reflects this core GRC principle: a capability that was adequate last year may be insufficient today, or may be overbuilt and inefficient. Regular evaluation supports continuous improvement, validates that controls and governance mechanisms still mitigate current risks, and confirms that performance objectives can be met within acceptable risk tolerance. It also strengthens assurance and audit readiness by creating evidence of management review and adaptation. While supply chains, brand image, and stock price can be affected by capability health, those are indirect outcomes rather than the primary GRC reason for periodic capability evaluation.
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