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?

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The Acme Company is taking a polycentric approach to managing its international subsidiary by staffing it with local nationals rather than relying on expatriates or employees from the parent company (ethnocentric approach) or actively seeking talent from any location regardless of nationality (geocentric approach).

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