What Is the Difference Between an Ethnocentric and a Polycentric

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an ethnocentric and a polycentric staffing approach?

• A) An ethnocentric staffing approach alleviates cultural myopia, while a polycentric staffing approach can lead to cultural myopia.
• B) An ethnocentric staffing approach is more expensive compared to a polycentric staffing approach.
• C) An ethnocentric staffing approach seeks host-country nationals for all key positions, while a polycentric staffing approach seeks the best people for key jobs regardless of nationality.
• D) An ethnocentric staffing approach is now used in most international businesses, while the polycentric staffing approach is on the wane.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement positing that there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption in hypothesis testing.

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, also known as a "false negative."

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, also known as a "false negative".

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