Scenario: You're Hired!
Erica Els has just been promoted to vice president of human resources for her company,Hudson Foods,a Canadian-based international frozen and snack food corporation.Erica's first task is to staff the company's new European subsidiary.
-The new subsidiary's production facilities will employ approximately 100 full-time non-managerial workers.Which of the following will Erica most likely recruit to fill these positions?

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It is most likely that Erica will recruit qualified and experienced workers from the local market in the new European subsidiary. This approach will allow the subsidiary to have a workforce that is familiar with the culture and the business practices of the host country, which will be beneficial in terms of efficiency, productivity and building good relationships with local partners and suppliers. Transferring workers from other operations may pose language and cultural barriers, and workers from the Canadian headquarters may not have the necessary experience or expertise to operate in the new market. While bilingual Canadian workers could be a valuable addition to the workforce, it is still best to employ local workers who are already familiar with the local market.

Scenario: You're Hired! Erica Els Has Just Been Promoted to Vice President of Vice