Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. -Albert Einstein
Red Flag Mechanism | Glossary
Definition:
A red flag is a warning or an indicator of a potential problem or threat, like any undesirable characteristic that stands out to an analyst because it pertains to a company’s stock, financial statements, or news reports. because there are many alternative methods used to pick stocks and investments, there are many alternative types of red flag.
Further Reading:
Book: Good to Great by Jim Collins.