An Ethnocentric Staffing Policy

question 11

Multiple Choice

An ethnocentric staffing policy:

• A) Utilizes host country nationals in key foreign management and technical positions.
• B) Assigns expatriates who have learned the language and culture of the country of their assignment.
• C) Is required in order to prepare home-country citizens for high-level managerial positions at headquarters.
• D) None of these answers

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Definitions:

Interest Group Politics

The practice of advocacy and lobbying by organized groups to influence public policy and decision-making to benefit their members or causes.

Electoral Politics

The activities associated with seeking election to public office, including campaigning, debating, and voting.

Collective Action Problem

A situation where individuals in a group have difficulties in achieving their common or group goals due to conflicting self-interests.

Economic Interests

The financial stakes or incentives that individuals, groups, or organizations have in policy decisions or economic conditions.