If a Bank Attempts to Reduce Exposure to Interest Rate

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a bank attempts to reduce exposure to interest rate risk by replacing long-term marketable securities with more floating-rate commercial loans, it is likely that the bank's

• A) credit risk would decrease.
• B) credit risk would increase.
• C) liquidity risk would increase.
• D) liquidity risk would decrease.
• E) B and C

Grasp the concepts and effectiveness of different performance appraisal methods and systems, including focal-point reviews and self-appraisals.

Understand how performance management systems align with strategic objectives and the common pitfalls in their implementation.

Identify different disciplinary actions and their implications for managing underperformance.

Comprehend the importance of setting effective goals within a Management by Objectives (MBO) system and the attributes that goals should have.

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