A flat organizational structure typically features: 

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The planning management function involves hiring and training employees.

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Provide one argument in favor of and one against the idea that the Fed was responsible for the housing price bubble of the early 2000s. Be specific with your answer and build your strongest argument using only ONE argument on each side of the debate.  

What is the present value of $135,000 to be received after 30 years with a 11.75 percent discount rate?  (You must submit your hand written work for this problem.)

A fixed coupon bond has 15 years to maturity and a coupon rate of 7.5%  Coupon payments are made semi-annually.  Assuming  a current market rate of 7%, what is the present value of the bond?  (HINT – assume this is a $1,000 bond) * Draw a timeline of show all cashflows for this bond.  Submit the timeline with your hand-written work. *

Calculate the duration of a 8.5% annual coupon bond with 6 years to maturity.  Assume the market interest rate is 4%. Show your work on your hand-written page.  In the space below, write your answer as a percent but do not include the percent sign. For an answer of 8.75 years you would simply write 8.75.

Calculate the duration of a 9% annual coupon bond with 6 years to maturity.  Assume the market interest rate is 7%. Show your work on your hand-written page.  In the space below, write your answer as a percent but do not include the percent sign. For an answer of 8.75 years you would simply write 8.75.

A fixed coupon corporate bond with 30 years to maturity has a price quote of 93.5, with payments made annually.  What coupon rate would a company expect for this bond if you expect the yield to be about 7.5%? (hint – Assume the quote should be used as percentage of par.  You do not need to consider this bond as quoted in 8ths)    * Please show your work clearly on your hand-written page.  Partial credit will be given if I can follow your work. *