Payment of a Dividend in Stock

question 4

Multiple Choice

Payment of a dividend in stock

• A) Increases the current ratio
• B) Decreases the amount of working capital
• C) Increases total stockholders' equity
• D) Decreases book value per share of stock outstanding

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

An innately satisfying stimulus, such as food or comfort, that fulfills a basic biological need and does not require learning to be effective.

Reward

Any form of compensation, recognition, or benefit used to reinforce positive behavior and outcomes within an organization.

Desirable Behavior

Behavior that is seen as positive or beneficial within a given context, often encouraged by society or organizations.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become reinforcing by being associated with a primary reinforcer; it indirectly satisfies biological needs.