This paper presents a study that used a quantitative research methodology, approach. The main research method at which it was appealed was based on a questionnaire survey, but there were interviews, observations and study of companies’ documents. Questionnaires were simultaneously distributed to managers from 101 enterprises in Romania, covering companies throughout the country, in all major areas of activity in order to meet the criterion of representativeness. Following an analysis of the responses received, the authors have highlighted conclusions on risk management planning in the Romanian companies.