Polycentric approaches to international staffing:

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Polycentric staffing approach relies heavily on host country nationals (HCNs) to manage subsidiaries. This approach is cheaper and allows subsidiaries to have a high degree of autonomy. In many cases, HCNs are often promoted to headquarters, expanding their international exposure and enhancing the company's global mindset. Option A is incorrect as "assignment as control" approach does not reduce perceived high risk but rather helps to manage it. Option C is not entirely accurate as polycentric staffing approach is generally cheaper than ethnocentric and regiocentric approaches. Option D is incorrect as a polycentric staffing approach requires a separate HR department that can recruit and manage HCNs.

Polycentric Approaches to International Staffing