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The changes faced by the organizations may put at risk their normal development and affect the accomplishment of objectives and goals. Therefore, it is quite important that the organizations be able to manage those risk properly, through an identification, evaluation and treatment process. This research aimed to examine how the treatment measures used by big private companies in Antioquia allow to develop some knowledge empowering the directors for the decision-making, thus contributing to the organization growth. To attain this aim, a qualitative study was carried out examining different sources with documentary information related to this topic. This was intended to obtain instruments and tools enabling to appropriate this knowledge. In addition, semi-structured interviews were applied to top directors working in companies having a structure for the strategic risk management. The results from this research provide insights on the treatment measures to deal with strategic risks.

Riesgos estratégicos. Un estudio de las medidas de tratamiento implementadas por las grandes empresas privadas de Antioquia, Colombia