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.
A dividend is defined as a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders. Usually these payouts are made in cash (called âcash dividendsâ), but sometimes companies will also distribute stock dividends, whereby additional stock shares are distributed to shareholders. Stock dividends are also known as stock splits.Cash dividends are normally paid to shareholders each quarter, or four times per year. However, some companies pay dividends annually (once per year), semi-annually (twice per year), or even monthly (12 times per year).Each company sets its own payout schedule and determines the dividend dates on which the dividends will be made.ash Dividends. Cash dividends are normally paid to shareholders each quarter, or four times per year. However, some companies pay dividends annually (once per year), semi-annually (twice per year), or even monthly (12 times per year).