Which of the Following Is FALSE About the International Monetary

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ?

• A)The IMF was created after the Bretton Woods Conference to help to maintain the international fixed exchange rate system that was introduced.
• B)The IMF lends to national governments,initially to maintain the fixed exchange rate system,and today to deal with debt or currency crises.
• C)Multinational corporations can get IMF loans if they agree to invest in economies that are internationally perceived as risky and otherwise unlikely to receive direct foreign investment.
• D)One of the criticisms of the IMF and other international governmental organizations that deal with the global economy is that their decision making may be biased toward policies that favor industrialized nations.

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Definitions:

Material Handling

The movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal.

Category Management

A retail and supply chain management strategy where products are managed by categories as strategic business units.

Merchandising Plans

Strategies developed by retailers to promote the sale of goods and services, including product selection, pricing, and display techniques.

Cross-Docking

Avoiding the placement of materials or supplies in storage by processing them as they are received for shipment.