Answer to Question #170237 in Sociology for Angelie Suarez

Question

Activity 1

Research one international organization, how it was formed, its goals and objectives, and highlight its major programs and accomplishments since it was

established. What are its greatest contributions to global politics, trade, and economy? Present it through a diagram.

Assessment Task

Quiz.

1. Briefly outline the main reasons that states choose to act through international organizations. Explain how these motives vary depending on the issue areas that organizations may address.

Answer 1

1. International organizations allow for centralization of collective activities through a concrete and stable organizational structure and supportive administrative apparatus.
2. Independence, the capacity of IO to act autonomy within defined spheres eg, remaining neutral when managing interstate conflicts.

Centralization and independence of IOs is often challenged by the administrative and technical matters and subject too close supervision by governments. They include neutrality, disparities in member state power, interstate cooperation,