JAMB Government 2005 Question 50

Question 50

OPEC and Other International Organisations

One of the organizational weaknesses of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is its inability to

  1. A.collect membership dues promptly
  2. B.punish erring members
  3. C.assist poor countries
  4. D.monitor global oil consumption.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (punish erring members)

Explanation

OPEC cannot effectively punish members who produce above their quotas, which weakens its control of oil prices.