Scenario: Swingset International
Jonathan Johnston,human resource manager at a Canadian Swingset International,is developing an international staffing policy for the company.Jonathan personally believes Swingset should send managers from Canada to manage each subsidiary.But the CEO of the company,Valerie Hudson,believes subsidiary operations ought to be managed by individuals from the host country.
-Jonathan's recommended approach is an example of which of the following?

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Jonathan's recommended approach, which involves sending managers from Canada to manage each subsidiary, is an example of ethnocentric staffing. This approach involves a belief that the best and most qualified individuals for key positions in the company are from the company's home country. This approach can lead to cultural clashes and difficulties in adapting to local markets, which is why Valerie's approach of using individuals from the host country (polycentric staffing) may be more effective in certain situations. However, in this specific scenario, Jonathan's approach is an example of ethnocentric staffing. Regioncentric staffing refers to placing importance on the region where the company operates, and geocentric staffing refers to hiring the best individuals for specific positions regardless of their nationality.

Scenario: Swingset International Jonathan Johnston,human Resource Manager at a Canadian Swingset International,is Developing