What Are the Distributions to Shareholders by a Corporation Called

question 27

Multiple Choice

What are the distributions to shareholders by a corporation called?

• A)retained earnings
• B)net income
• C)dividends
• D)capital payments
• E)diluted profits

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Definitions:

Herzberg's Motivator-Hygiene Model

A theory suggesting that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two different sets of factors: motivators that enrich an individual's job and hygiene factors that must be present to avoid dissatisfaction.

Hygiene Factors

Elements related to job environment such as salary, company policies, and working conditions, that can lead to dissatisfaction if not adequately addressed.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that the nature of one's job or the characteristics of the task one undertakes can play a role in influencing job satisfaction and job performance.

Contextual Factors

Various elements within the environment that influence the situation or outcome.