In August 2011,Standard & Poor's (S&P)changed Its Rating on U

question 122

Multiple Choice

In August 2011,Standard & Poor's (S&P) changed its rating on U.S.Treasury bonds from ________ based on the state of the federal government's budget deficit.

• A)"A" to "D"
• B)"A" to "AAA"
• C)"A+" to "B+"
• D)"AAA" to "AA+"

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Definitions:

Contrast Errors

Mistakes made in evaluating performance where an employee's assessment is unfairly influenced by the comparison with another’s performance.

Rating Scale

A system or tool used for evaluating or assessing performance, quality, or satisfaction across a defined range.

Political Behavior

Activities within an organization that are aimed at using power or authority to influence decisions or gain advantage.

Performance Management

The continuous process of identifying, measuring, and developing the performance of individuals and teams and aligning their performance with the strategic goals of the organization.