Host Country Nationals (HCN) are linked to the Polycentric Staifing HCN should be hired due to several factors Please choose the correct arguments below. 1. subsidiary understands context so HNCs are better suited to help the MNC to deal with issues ii. having a local orientation due to their socialisation in the host country and their familiarity with the social, political and economic environment of the host country iii. less costly option iv. MNCs pursuing a polycentric staffing policy typically appoint parent country nationals A. ii and iii only B. i, ii and iii only C. iii, and iv only D. I, ii, iii and iv

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Host Country Nationals (HCN) are linked to the Polycentric Staifing HCN should be hired due to several factors Please choose the correct arguments below. 1. subsidiary understands context so HNCs are better suited to help the MNC to deal with issues ii. having a local orientation due to their socialisation in the host country and their familiarity with the social, political and economic environment of the host country iii. less costly option iv. MNCs pursuing a polycentric staffing policy typically appoint parent country nationals A. ii and iii only B. i, ii and iii only C. iii, and iv only D. I, ii, iii and iv

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B. i, ii and iii only

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The question pertains to the Polycentric Staffing Policy part of International Human Resource Management. Under this approach, subsidiaries in the host (or foreign) countries are usually managed by host country nationals (HCNs) who are familiar with the local environment including its social, political and economic context. Therefore, HCNs can be a more efficient choice for multinational corporations (MNCs). The reasons stated i, ii and iii in the question reflect this approach. However, statement iv is incorrect because under the Polycentric Staffing Policy, parent country nationals are not typically appointed, contradicting the initial premise.

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