Which statement best defines a multinational?

• A. A business (usually a limited company) that has operations in more than one country, with a head office based in their home country
• B. A business operating only in one country
• C. A charitable organization with international branches
• D. A company that only sells online internationally

Answer: (A)

A multinational is a business that operates in more than one country, typically with its headquarters in its home country. This means it not only sells or trades abroad but also owns or controls operations across borders—such as factories, subsidiaries, or joint ventures—while centralizing key decision-making at the home office. The statement describing a company with operations in multiple countries and a head office in its home country best captures this idea. The other options describe a domestic-only business, a charitable organization, or a company that sells online internationally without necessarily having cross-border operations or a home-country headquarters, which don’t define a multinational.