Assignment: Bonds In the midst of World War II, the U.S.  government began issuing defense bonds, later calling them war bonds  once the country entered the war. Although the citizens who purchased  the bonds could have received a better return on their investments  elsewhere, they took comfort in knowing that their investment would help  with their country’s war efforts and there would be a guaranteed  return. Even through the deadliest and most costly war in history,  people felt assured in the security that was provided through the  purchase of bonds. Even today, investors and organizations can rely on  the same security that bonds provide. Organizations may also consider  the option of issuing bonds in order to raise money for projects and  operations. Therefore, it is important for financial managers to  understand aspects of bonds, such as how sensitive they are to interest  rates and how some features benefit issuers, while others benefit  investors. For this Assignment, you will answer a series of questions related to bonds.   Photo Credit: Public domain   Submit your responses to the following prompts. How are the price and the Yield-to-Maturity (YTM) of a bond related? (75–150 words, or 1–2 paragraphs) What is the main reason why long-term bonds are subject to greater  interest rate risk than short-term bonds? (75–150 words, or 1–2  paragraphs) A company is contemplating issuing a bond and is debating whether or  not to include a call provision. What are the costs? How do these  answers change for a put provision? (250–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs) How does a company that issues a bond decide on the appropriate  coupon rate to set? Explain the difference between the coupon rate and  the required rate of return on the bond. (250–225 words, or 2–3  paragraphs) Explain why some bonds sell at a premium over their par value while  other bonds sell at a discount. Also discuss the relationship between  the coupon rate and the YTM for premium bonds. What about for discount  bonds and bonds selling at par value? (250–225 words, or 2–3 paragraphs) What is the relationship between the current yield and YTM for  premium bonds, discount bonds, and bonds selling at par value? (250–225  words, or 2–3 paragraphs)

Please provide an evaluation of the Path to Competitive Advantage and Motivation and Feedback and answer the following questions:1. How can managers enhance employee motivation through performance management techniques?2. It is well known that individuals on international assignments operate under unique contextual and cultural realities. How would motivation differ in such environments?post your response minimum 400 words and provide 6 peer references