Martin Works for the Acme Company Which Is Based in the United

question 40

Multiple Choice

Martin works for the Acme Company which is based in the United States. He is interested in a marketing director's position in the company's new Paris facility, but recognizes that he stands little chance of being considered since the firm regularly staffs international facilities with local nationals. Which approach to managing the international subsidiary is the Acme Company taking?

• A) Ethnocentric approach
• B) Expatriate approach
• C) Polycentric approach
• D) Geocentric approach

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Definitions:

Male Representation

The presence and depiction of men in media, institutions, or various societal roles.

Traditional Authority

Authority stemming from long-established patterns that give certain people or groups legitimate power in society.

Older People

Individuals in society who are considered to be in the later stages of their life, often classified as elderly or senior citizens, typically aged 65 and older.

Functionalists

Theoretical perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.