A(n)______________ staffing policy requires host country nationals to be recruited to manage subsidiaries,while parent company nationals occupy key positions at corporate headquarters.

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Polycentric staffing policy is characterized by giving priority to the host country nationals to manage the subsidiary while the parent company nationals occupy key positions at corporate headquarters. This policy follows the local adaptability approach and does not limit job opportunities for the host country nationals. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B (geocentric) favors recruiting the best person for the job regardless of nationality, while option C (ethnocentric) gives preference to the parent company nationals. Options D and E are not commonly used staffing policies in international business.

A(n)______________ Staffing Policy Requires Host Country Nationals to Be Recruited