Yield to Maturity Kindra Hill University of Phoenix MMPBL/503 Wk 5 June 27‚ 2010 Scenario: A coworker of yours was discussing her investments with a broker. Your coworker was confused because she had purchased a 10% bond but the broker kept repeating that it had a 9% yield to maturity. Explain the concept of yield to maturity. This paper will explain the concept of yield to maturity in reference to bonds. It will allow for understanding of the difference in the stated rate of
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work‚ simply because they are in their comfort zone and have ‘always done things this way’. There will be many different ways to reach different people‚ and the HR practitioner has to be sensitive and switched-on to these differing needs in communication. It can be argued that the HR function should be ‘an agent of continuous transformation‚ shaping processes and a culture that together improve an organisation’s capacity for change’ [2] Managing change to this extent involves: - • Correctly
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How far do you think industrialisation and technology have impacted on the family institution? Technology and industrialisation have a great impact on the family institution to large extents. Technology has contributed to the growth of industries. It is the growth of a society in which a major role is played by manufacturing industry. Technology is affecting quality time. Functionalists believe that industrialisation led to an increase in the nuclear family type. The nuclear family is a type
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oru [Impacts of Tourism Growth in Thailand and its Sustainability] TAN Jialin * Executive Summary Tourism growth has a great impact on the economy of any state; where on one hand it helps the economy to grow‚ on the other hand it creates socio-economic‚ environmental and cultural challenges which produce negative impacts on the overall economic development and sustainability of the country. First of all we will provide the introduction to the topic and will make the critical literature
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Do we truly have free will? It is the ability to make a decision without hindrance. Human nature‚ neuroscience‚ everyday life are contributing factors in free will. Human nature deals decisions that focus on the awareness of the conscious mind. For instance‚ free will enables humans to control and carry out their own decisions. Contrary to Freud’s belief‚ free will is dependent upon personal “motives‚ convictions‚ and intentions.” To specify‚ external forces do not completely establish human behavior
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Do you know what I am doing? (thumbs up to the side – Hitch hiking). When I do this‚ most of you would think it means “good job”. But in the middle east‚ for example in Iran‚ it’s an insult similar to “the middle finger”. Good evening Madam Toastmaster‚ fellow toastmasters and guests‚ tonight let’s look at body language in different cultures. Do you agree that gestures can communicate as effectively as words? I agree. Some might argue‚ it maybe even more than words. However we must be aware different
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substances made up of atoms of two or more elements chemically combined together in fixed ratios determined by mass. When a compound is formed from its components‚ a chemical change takes place through chemical reactions. Elements form compounds to become more stable‚ which happens when the maximum number of possible electrons are in the outermost energy level. Carbohydrates: A carbohydrate is one of the elements of the 5 major compounds‚ dealing with the making of an human body. To define the word any
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Mineral and Water Function Essay Minerals have an important role in the health of the body. In order for the body to remain healthy‚ 20 minerals are needed. There are some minerals that have specific functions and other can have many different functions. Minerals can help structure the body and also help regulate the processes by the body which help to maintain itself. Calcium is responsible for many functions in the body. Calcium keeps the bones strong‚ helps regulate blood pressure‚ helps muscles
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Megginson et al (2004)‚ suggest that political persuasion by government as a result of poor and unsatisfactory financial and operational results by SOEs has cause the transfer of ownership to private investor who will impact their business discipline in order to improve the level of performance for the newly privatized SOEs. While Aktan (1995) suggest that privatization goes beyond the sale of SOEs‚ assets or shares to individuals or private firms but in a broad meaning‚ it is to restrict government role
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with many skills‚ which are programmed into us (for better or worse) by our parents‚ friends and all that we have contact with. These skills can be defined as listening‚ assertion and conflict resolution skills‚ and with all of these skills being used appropriately‚ we can bring down the barriers to communication‚ and put an end to the frustration that comes from poor communication. Like most things in this life‚ if you put your mind to something and practice it‚ you will achieve what you set out
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