POLYCENTRIC

[abhishreshthaa]

Polycentric

A polycentric staffing policy is one in which HCN are recruited to.

manage subsidiaries in their own country, while PCN occupy the key.
positions at corporate head quarters.



Advantages.

Employing HCNs eliminates language barriers, avoids the adjustment.

Problems & removes the need for expensive training programs.

Allows MNC’s to take lower profile in sensitive political situations.

Lower salaries paid to HC Managers.



Disadvantages.

HCN have limited opportunities to gain experience.

Cannot progress beyond senior positions in their own subsidiaries.

Gap formed between host country & parent country managers

 

[jamescord]

Polycentric

A polycentric staffing policy is one in which HCN are recruited to.

manage subsidiaries in their own country, while PCN occupy the key.
positions at corporate head quarters.



Advantages.

Employing HCNs eliminates language barriers, avoids the adjustment.

Problems & removes the need for expensive training programs.

Allows MNC’s to take lower profile in sensitive political situations.

Lower salaries paid to HC Managers.



Disadvantages.

HCN have limited opportunities to gain experience.

Cannot progress beyond senior positions in their own subsidiaries.

Gap formed between host country & parent country managers

Hey abhi,

I am also uploading a document which will give more detailed explanation on Polycentric Governance for a New Environmental Regime.