Organizations that want to compete in the world marketplace as "world-class companies" can gain a competitive advantage by having their operations achieve ___.

A) consumer protection certification
B) international Q certification
C) ISO certification
D) AAA certification
E) manufacturing supply certification

World-Class Companies

Businesses that are leaders in their respective industries or sectors, demonstrating excellence in quality, performance, and competitiveness on a global scale.

ISO Certification

A seal of approval from the International Organization for Standardization that indicates a company meets a set of defined standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Competitive Advantage

The attribute that allows an organization to outperform its rivals.