Philip, a French National, Is Hired by an International Corporation

Multiple Choice

Philip, a French national, is hired by an international corporation based in Japan for its London office. After joining, Philip learns that two other candidates, one from the company's home office in Japan and the other from its London branch, were also considered for the same position. After a complete assessment, however, the management hired Philip because they found him better qualified for the job. In the context of the different staffing strategies used by international businesses, the company that hired Philip most likely uses the _____.

A) polycentric staffing model
B) geocentric staffing model
C) regiocentric staffing model
D) ethnocentric staffing model