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Question
Distinguish between the following: Voting by show of hands and Voting by poll.
Solution
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Voting by show of hands |
Voting by poll |
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A voting by show of hands is a method of voting in Which members cast their votes by raising hands. |
Voting by poll is a method of voting in which every member is given a ballot paper to record his votes according to the number of shares held by him. |
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There is no secrecy as the members cast their votes Openly by the show of hands. |
Utmost secrecy is maintained in this type of voting as votes are recorded by members on special voting papers provided for this purpose. |
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Proxies are not allowed to vote under this method. |
Proxies can vote only in this method. |
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‘One member, one vote’ is the rule followed under this method of voting. Therefore, each member has only one vote. |
‘One share. One vote‘Is the rule followed under this method of voting. Therefore. Each member has votes in proportion to the number of shares held by him. |
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The decision by show of hands stands cancelled, when a poll is granted. |
The decision by poll 13 final and binding on all the members concerned and the company. |
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It is a democratic method of voting. |
Is a capitalist method of voting? |
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