A corporation that operates in several countries but without significant ties to any of them is a (n):

A. joint venture.

B. exporter.

C. cartel.

D. multinational.

E. strategic alliance.

The correct answer is letter "D": multinational.

Explanation:

A Multinational Corporation is an organization that operates in multiple nations with a home office that coordinates global management. Being a multinational corporation is a complicated and expensive proposition. Most are large, powerful organizations that can afford to hire the business managers and legal experts necessary to navigate the laws and regulations of various countries and adapt when those laws change.