Research by anthropologists Margaret Mead and Peggy Reeves Sanday has shown that. a. biology is the most important factor in determining the social roles of males and females. b. cultural conditioning is the most important factor in determining the social roles of males and females. c. biology and cultural conditioning have an equal impact in determining the social roles of males and females.
cash dividend. A dividend paid in cash (that is, by check) to holders of a firm's stock. Although the amount is usually based on profitability, it may temporarily exceed net income. Certain legal and contractual restrictions may limit a firm's ability to pay cash dividends.
Distribution Definition. Dividends are defined as distributions of company income to shareholders. If a company distributes cash to investors in excess of their earnings and profits, they can't call it a dividend. Instead, it's referred to as a non-dividend cash distribution and is considered a return of capital.