A stripped bond:

A) Pays coupons at regular intervals until maturity.
B) Typically sells at a premium from its face value.
C) Increases in value when interest rates increase.
D) Pays no coupons, thus it sells at a deep discount from face value.
E) Decreases in value when interest rates decrease.

Which of the following best describes the use of reference checks?

A) They are no longer used because organizations won't share information about previous employees for fear of litigation.
B) Their usefulness is limited because most managers will not share performance data.
C) Some organizations have detailed forms for previous employers to fill out in order to get the best information.
D) New human rights laws prohibit their use.

In developing a claim message, you should leave the adjustment (or solution)up to the receiver so that you do not sound too demanding.

In most states, a person whose employment is wrongfully terminated has no duty to take a similar job if one is available.

Our trade deficit in 2009 was

A) 40 to 50% less than in 2006.
B) 20% higher than in 2007.
C) The highest deficit on record 1975.
D) About the same as in 1993.

Certain corporate social responsibility efforts, such as protecting the environment for future generations, are also referred to as sustainability efforts.