Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a Date

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of a date of record?

• A) Date on which the board of directors passes a resolution to pay a dividend.
• B) Date on which holders of record are designated to receive a dividend.
• C) Date of the dividend payment.
• D) Payment made out of a firm's earnings to its owners, either in the form of cash or stock.
• E) Payment made by a firm to its owners from sources other than current or accumulated earnings.

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Definitions:

Objective Criteria

Standards or principles that are based on factual evidence and observable phenomena, used for making judgments or decisions without personal bias.

Demand-withdrawal

A communication pattern where one partner demands or pressures, while the other partner withdraws or avoids confrontation.

Compliance Gaining

Taking persuasive actions to get others to comply with our goals.

Accommodation

Adjusting one's language or behavior to meet the needs or preferences of others, often in communication contexts.