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Why Use Polycentric Staffing?

Alexander Ross • • 6 min read
Why Use Polycentric Staffing?

Advantages of Polycentric Approach
The hiring of locals or the nationals of the host country is comparatively less expensive. The morale of the local staff increases. Better productivity due to better knowledge about the host market. The career opportunities for the nationals of the host country increases.

What is an advantage of a polycentric staffing approach?

The advantages of the polycentric approach are: (1) Alleviates cultural myopia, and (2) It is inexpensive to implement. The disadvantages of the polycentric approach are: (1) Limits career mobility, and (2) Isolates headquarters from foreign subsidiaries.

Why do companies use polycentric?

When a company adopts the strategy of limiting recruitment to the nationals of the host country (local people), it is called a polycentric approach. The purpose of adopting this approach is to reduce the cost of foreign operations gradually.

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.