Which of the Following Was the Result of the Federal

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result of the Federal Reserve's purchase of mortgage-backed securities in 2009?

• A)MBS interest rates declined, home mortgage rates declined, and the Fed turned a profit on these operations.
• B)MBS interest rates declined, home mortgage rates declined, but the Fed had a loss on these operations.
• C)MBS interest rates increased, home mortgage rates declined, and the Fed turned a profit on these operations.
• D)MBS interest rates increased, home mortgage rates increased, but the Fed had a loss on these operations.

Comprehend the principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its impact on organizational strategy.

Identify the risks and consequences faced by whistleblowers.

Understand the difference between moral, amoral, and immoral leadership in the context of ethical organizational behavior.

Acknowledge the importance of ethics training and ethical dilemma resolution processes within organizations.

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Definitions:

Organizational Cultures

The shared values, beliefs, and norms that influence the way employees interact, make decisions, and view their roles within an organization.

Oppressive Effects

Negative impacts or consequences that restrict freedom or well-being, often arising from unequal power dynamics or unjust systems.

Bureaucracy

An administrative system, especially in a government, characterized by hierarchy, fixed rules, and a detailed division of labor.

Norms

Socially accepted rules or standards of behavior that guide individuals' actions in a group.