Question

question 1
classifying businesses by whether they are a single local shop, a small number of retail outlets in a region, or a national or international corporation with many stores is a way of classifying businesses by what?
framework
ownership
location
purpose

Explanation:

This classification is based on the geographical - spread and scope of the business, which relates to location. It's not about the framework (general structure), ownership (who owns the business), or purpose (why the business exists).

Answer:

C. location