Negative Aspects of Collaboration: Plebiscite

Define Plebiscite

• The direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution.

• Vote by all individuals within a society

• A formal indication of a choice between two or more candidates or courses of action.

• All of the above

Opinion polls can do the same thing as a plebiscite

• True

• False

What are the negative impacts of the gay marriage plebiscite

• A plebiscite gave anti-gay campaigners the biggest stage they have ever had

• Cost, over $100 million

• Even if the Australian public votes “yes”, the government could still vote “no”.

• All of the above

What best describes "Interacting groups"

• A diverse group of individuals coming from different cultural backgrounds to work as a collective.

• A social group whereby individuals voice opinions on specific topics

• Collective group decision making, relying on both verbal and non-verbal ways to communicate

• When a group of two or more interact with each other

Did the gay marriage plebiscite pass?

• Yes

• No

How much did the plebiscite cost?

• 222 million

• 200 million

• 50 million

• 122 million

which of the following are advantages of collaboration

• Different perspectives and views on the topic

• Increased productivity through work distribution

• Learn from their peers & forming relationships

• Build communication skills

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of collaboration

• Reputational pressures

• Group conflict over goals,budget and schedules may lead to hostility

• Time consuming

• Diversity of ideas

Which statement is correct relating to plebiscites being necessary ?

• Liberal Party’s go-to research company, has found 72 per cent of the public already supports gay marriage

• Yes, if we value the opinion of the Australian voters

• No, as the parliament already has the power to legislate on the issue

• All of the above

What happens if Australia votes no ?

• It could push the issue back decades

• Nothing

• The plebiscite would work much like a referendum, but a double majority would not be necessary.

• Marriage Amendment Bill 2004