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Multinational Corporations ( Mncs )

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1.0 Introduction Multinational corporations (MNCs) are powerful vehicles for the transfer of not only the capital and other production functions but also managerial and technical knowledge across nations. The effectiveness of human resource management (HRM) has been seen as the key to the success of MNCs in the 21st century. (Liu, W., 2004). There are three approaches for best staffing a subsidiary; ethnocentric approach when all key posts are filled by employing parent country nationals (PCNs). Secondly Regiocentric approach which is in many respects a subset of the geocentric approach in that the company organizes and recruits on a regional rather than global basis. Finally the Polycentric approach which involves the MNC treating each subsidiary as a distinct national entity with some decision making autonomy and are usually managed by local nationals (HCN’s). The first part of the report will analyse which is the best approach out of these three for the HR Managers of Sands Corp to staff their new subsidiary. This then leads on to examining how the recommended approach would impact on other HR areas. Finally, a conclusion will be drawn from all the points discussed. 2.0 How best to staff the new Subsidiary The HR managers at the Sands Corp should best staff the new subsidiary by recruiting locally in Japan, meaning a polycentric approach should be adopted. The benefits of adopting this approach will be discussed in more detail and will include the benefits

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