Final answer:
A multinational corporation is a company based in one country with operations in other countries, influencing globalization and international affairs. Option 14, none of the choices provided are characteristics that do not describe MNCs, including the incorrect claim that MNCs are primarily headquartered in the United States.
Step-by-step explanation:
True, a multinational corporation (MNC) is indeed a company that is primarily based in one country but has ongoing transactions and operations in other countries. MNCs, also known as multinational enterprises (MNEs), often play significant roles in globalization and have an impact on international affairs through their influence on trade, workers' rights, and the environment. Their headquarters in one nation serve as the base for business activities international borders, leveraging assets that may exceed the GDP of the smaller countries they operate in. These entities can influence local economies and politics, and are subject to the laws, taxes, customs, and cultures where they conduct business.
For option 14, none of the options given truly represent a characteristic that does not describe MNCs. MNCs often draw capital from international investors (a), conduct business internationally disregarding national borders (b), and they may contribute to the concentration of wealth in core nations through their operations (c). As for option (d), it is inaccurate to claim that MNCs are primarily headquartered in the United States, as they can be based in any country.