Which of the Following Is Most Likely an Advantage of the Polycentric

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely an advantage of the polycentric staffing approach?

• A) Home-country managers gain valuable overseas management experience.
• B) Coordination between the subsidiary and the parent company is simplified.
• C) Managers are familiar with local customs, languages, and business practices.
• D) Firms save time because managers are fully knowledgeable about practices and procedures.

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Definitions:

Segment

A part or section of something that is separated or distinct from the whole.

Decreases

The process or instance of becoming smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.

Velocity

The speed of an object in a specific direction, quantified as the distance covered per unit of time.

Sediment

Particles of rock, minerals, or organic materials deposited by water, wind, or ice, often forming layers that can turn into sedimentary rock.