1) A multinational corporation (MNC) operates in more than one country by having branches, factories, and offices located in foreign countries while being headquartered in its home country.
2) MNCs bring several benefits like creating jobs, transferring advanced technology, and stimulating growth of local enterprises in host countries. However, they also disregard national objectives and introduce restrictive clauses in agreements.
3) Top MNCs include Microsoft, IBM, Nokia, PepsiCo, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Sony, and Citigroup operating across various sectors like software, technology, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and banking.