As a business expansion director, Shana's goal is to scout potential locations for her company's planned expansion to other countries. There are many options, some of which include maintaining the business's head office in the United States. Other options send company representatives to foreign operations when necessary, or establishing separate operation facilities abroad and hiring locals as managers.
-If Shana's company decides to open operations in France but maintain company management in the United States, it would be considered a ________.
A)transnational corporation
B)global corporation
C)multidomestic corporation
D)joint venture

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This scenario describes a global corporation, which operates in multiple countries but is managed from one central location, in this case, the United States. Unlike a multidomestic corporation that adapts its operations and products to each country, a global corporation maintains a uniform approach across countries. A transnational corporation operates across borders with a more integrated approach, and a joint venture involves a partnership in a foreign country, which is not mentioned in the scenario.

As a Business Expansion Director, Shana's Goal Is to Scout