Scenario: Swingset International
Jerome Johnston, human resource manager at U.S.-based Swingset International is developing an international staffing policy for the company. Jerome personally believes Swingset should send managers from the United States to manage each subsidiary. But the CEO of the company, Valerie Vermont, believes subsidiary operations ought to be managed by individuals from the host country.
-The major drawback of Valerie's staffing policy perspective is ________.

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The major drawback of Valerie's staffing policy perspective of selecting host country managers to manage subsidiaries is the potential for losing control of the host-country operations. These managers may not have the same values or business practices as those of the parent company, which could lead to poor performance or unwanted surprises. By sending managers from the United States, Swingset can ensure that the company culture and business practices are consistent throughout all subsidiaries.

Scenario: Swingset International Jerome Johnston, Human Resource Manager at U.S.-Based Swingset International Is