A firm that has global operations has?

• A. some or all of their manufacturing or service operations abroad.
• B. only domestic operations.
• C. no foreign suppliers.
• D. only online selling.

Answer: (A)

Global operations involve a company conducting part of its manufacturing or service activities outside its home country. This cross-border footprint is what characterizes a multinational or internationally active firm, reflecting production or delivery capabilities in multiple markets and often connections to suppliers around the world. So having some or all manufacturing or service operations abroad is the best description of a firm with global operations. By contrast, operating only domestically isn’t global, not having foreign suppliers contradicts typical global sourcing, and online selling alone doesn’t necessarily imply cross-border operations.