A global action network exhibits which characteristic?

• A. Some members can help overcome other members' weaknesses
• B. It operates solely within a single country
• C. It requires a central authority to approve actions
• D. It relies on a fixed, unchanging membership

Answer: (A)

Global action networks work best when members bring different strengths to the table and can cover each other’s gaps. In such networks, collaboration lets expertise, resources, and legitimacy from one member compensate for weaknesses in another, so the group as a whole can tackle complex global issues more effectively than any single actor could alone. Leadership tends to be distributed rather than centralized, and membership is flexible to respond to changing needs and opportunities.

This is why the chosen characteristic fits: the network’s strength comes from mutual support and complementary capabilities among diverse actors across borders. In contrast, limiting the network to a single country, requiring a central authority to approve actions, or keeping membership fixed and unchanging would undermine the dynamic, cross-border, collaborative nature that defines global action networks.