A Polycentric Approach to Staffing Is One in Which

question 87

Multiple Choice

A polycentric approach to staffing is one in which:

• A)all key management positions are filled by parent company nationals.
• B)host-country nationals are recruited to manage subsidiaries while parent-company nationals occupy key positions at corporate headquarters.
• C)the best people,regardless of nationality,are recruited to fill key positions throughout the organization.
• D)parent-company nationals are recruited to manage subsidiaries while host-country nationals occupy key positions.

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Definitions:

Cost Leadership Strategy

A business strategy focusing on gaining a competitive advantage by becoming the lowest cost producer in the industry.

Differentiation Strategy

A competitive strategy in which a company seeks to distinguish its products or services from those of competitors on dimensions such as quality, design, or customer service.

Source Of Differentiation

Unique features or aspects of a product, service, or brand that set it apart from competitors and provide a competitive edge.

Economies Of Scale

Financial benefits that firms receive from their size of operations, where the cost for every produced unit tends to drop as the operational scale expands.