A multi-national corporation:
A) Has limited location options for functional activities
B) Should not have different locations for marketing and operations
C) Should spread research and development functions across facilities
D) Must determine how to coordinate activities

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A multi-national corporation faces the challenge of coordinating its activities across different locations. Therefore, it must find ways to integrate and align its functions to achieve its goals efficiently. Choice A is incorrect because a multi-national corporation has the flexibility to locate its functional activities where it makes the most business sense. Choice B is incorrect because marketing and operations may have different requirements that are better served by different locations. Choice C is incorrect because it may not be practical to spread research and development functions across facilities due to various factors such as cost, expertise, and intellectual property protection.

A Multi-National Corporation