Which of the Following Is an Advantage of the Polycentric

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is 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)Local managers tend to be instrumental in staving off or more effectively dealing with problems in sensitive political situations.
• D)The local managers have no conflicting loyalties.

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Definitions:

Management By Objectives

A strategic management model that aims to improve the performance of an organization by clearly defining objectives that are agreed to by both management and employees.

Performance Goals

Specific objectives related to an individual's or organization's performance, focusing on outcomes and achievements in a given period.

Higher-order Needs

Needs that go beyond the basic physical requirements, such as the need for esteem, affection, belonging, and self-actualization.

Self-actualization

The achievement of realizing one’s abilities and potentials, seen as a universal desire or motivation inherent in all individuals.