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.
Definition: A dividend is a payment made to shareholders that is proportional to the number of shares owned. It is authorized by the board of directors.here are a number of types of dividends that can be issued, including the following: 1  Cash dividend. 2  This is the most common form of dividend, paid solely in cash. 3  Stock dividend. 4  This is the issuance of additional shares to investors.