These are: â¢ The 'record' date. This is the date after which new buyers of the shares will not qualify for the pending dividend payments. In other words if you sell a share just before or buy a share just after the record date, you won't be entitled to the dividend.
public policy. 1. the fundamental policy on which laws rest, especially policy not yet enunciated in specific rules. 2. Law. the principle that injury to the public good or public order constitutes a basis for setting aside, or denying effect to, acts or transactions. Origin of public policy.
Surprisingly, a generally accepted definition of public policy has been elusive. Some texts define public policy as simply what government does.. Others say that it is the stated principles which guide the actions of government.Still others say that the discussion of a definition contributes little and moves quickly to illustrate a variety of case studies.urprisingly, a generally accepted definition of public policy has been elusive. Some texts define public policy as simply what government does.. Others say that it is the stated principles which guide the actions of government.